There is evidence that shows mural architecture exists in India since the Paleolithic period. These prehistoric wall artworks can be witnessed at Bhimbetka cave, Madhya Pradesh. Most of these works…
It was recently announced that construction had begun on the revitalization of Boston’s Commonwealth Pier. The project aims to rejuvenate the Seaport World Trade Center, in Boston’s Seaport. It will…
From Greek influence on Roman to Islamic influence on Gothic, the subconscious inter-mix of cultures was common throughout history that led to its existing style. This subtle blend in architecture…
Walking the streets of Istanbul Istanbul is such a city that it separates the Asian and European continents with a strait and connects it with a bridge. The heart of…
Rajasthan! The land of kings and palaces. The state’s capital—the pink city of Jaipur is no exception. The stories of powerful kings, beautiful queens, huge palaces, great warriors, fierce battles…
Dubbed the leader of the group of neo-Marxist and neo-rationalist intellectuals in the Architectural Institute of the University of Venice, Tafuri’s analysis and texts were often described to be pessimistic.…
Mahabharata, the great Indian epic that narrates the story of struggles and war between the Pandavas and Kauravas written by Vyasa is the longest known epic poem. There have been…
Once the largest cathedral in the world, the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey, the dynamic structure has stood for more than 1500 years along the banks of the Bosporus Strait.…
Architectural conservation is a cycle of which the material, historical, and design integrity of any heritage is drawn out through carefully arranged intercessions. It manages issues of drawing out the…
After reading ‘City Improbable’, no one can confidently say, “I know Delhi”. Khushwant Singh has put together writings by people from different eras, age groups, countries, cultures, and backgrounds to…
Professor Adam Hardy is a well-known architect and architectural historian. He is currently working as a Professor of Asian Architecture at the Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University. He is…
Afghanistan is a landlocked country in Asia, rich in architectural heritage and natural beauty. The architecture in Afghanistan is greatly influenced by the diverse events in Afghan history. It shows…