In today’s world, glass is considered an ordinary material, lying around houses in different forms, ranging from glass vessels to beads. However, when glass came into being around 3500 BCE,…
The saying, “Architecture is not just about creating structures; it’s about preserving whispers of the past,” permeates history and leads us through the abandoned asylum hallways. Stories are hidden deep within…
War and architecture are two terms you might never think of connecting, but these concepts have now become intertwined. Wars have always been a cause of widespread devastation, resulting in…
Many people consider Percy Brown’s *Indian Architecture* to be a reliable and perceptive examination of India’s extensive architectural heritage. With a thorough examination of ancient buildings, medieval monuments, and the…
The Deccan: a Brief History Deccan was a significant cultural and political force in South Asian history. The regions bordered by the Vindhya ranges to the north, the Western Ghats…
Geographical Setting of Padmanabhapuram Palace The Padmanabhapuram Palace, located in the village of Padmanabhapuram in Tamil Nadu’s Kanyakumari district, is an exquisite example of Southern Kerala’s indigenous architectural style. Nestled…
What a work of Genius?! — This is how the famous British Architect and Conservator Donald Insall acclaimed this architectural splendour during his visit to Chennai (formerly Madras) in the…
Timeline of melancholic tales Ever wondered what made humans distract from their traditional clothing and shift to a contemporary manner? Archives of the Fashion Industry are the reigns of legacy,…
Over the years, the growth of architectural education has caused substantial changes, not only in the realm of architecture but also on a broader level in the societal and environmental…
From load-bearing to steel and glass structures, humans have progressively built living and working spaces with time and their needs. Today, skyscrapers are symbols of technological advancement, structural design, and…
Architecture is the representative of art, science, and society as one. It builds our cities, determines how we decide to live, and reflects our values from a cultural perspective. Sometimes…
Located in the heart of India, the beautiful city of Lakes, Bhopal is Sadar Manzil spread across a land of 200 acres on the Shamla Hills situated near Shaukat Mahal.…