1. What is architecture? The art and techniques in designing buildings with outstanding skill associated with the building are architecture. This is the basic information that everyone in the world knows equally. But only architects know what architecture means. It is not only art…
The National Handicrafts and handlooms museum was designed by the master architect Charles Correa in the year 1990. But its famed name is National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy. This…
There are many books which have been written by architects and non-architects alike in a bid to capture the essence and experience of architecture. While some hit their mark, some…
The book “Narrative Architecture” by Nigel Coates is the first book to directly address architectural storytelling. The development of narrative architecture results from an introspective examination of the client’s goals…
Literature is one of the artistic fields widely known for its long-lasting and limitless characteristics. Defining the world of Literature within a specified space is impossible. And that sums up…
The Story of Intangible Creativity The very first argument is addressed in this book: what is unbuilt, and why should it be celebrated? By taking every unrealized proposal, concept, and…
“Engineers and builders may have the technical knowledge to assemble the parts of a building, but only the architect has the training and years of study in aesthetics and experience…
Occasionally, it is an overwhelming decision to choose which book to read or refer to, since choosing the right book about your topic can either develop your interest in it…
Famous Architects Quotes – As evidenced by the oft-read quote, ”The pen is mightier than the sword” words quoted by great people wield immense power. Everything we have ever learned,…
Ronald Mace “Design is a funny word. Some people think design means how it looks. But of course, if you dig deeper, it’s really how it works.” – Steve Jobs.…
Álvaro Barrera is a Columbian architect born in 1945. Focussing his working ground in the country of Columbia and other Latin American countries, Barrera has completed a host of architectural…
Introduction to the book and the author | Shirish Beri Who are we? A combination of our life experiences or are we the places we visit, people we meet, and…