Modernism is a movement that emerged out of the First World War, which brought about radical changes in the field of architecture and urban planning. It called for functional and…
Taking a 40-minute drive east of Montpellier in South of France lies a world-class resort town nestled along the Mediterranean Sea called La Grande Motte (The Big Mound) which is…
As one of the oldest professions in the world, Architecture has countless stories to tell. We are surrounded by architecture – by materials, textures, smells, form, and patterns. All these…
Architecture often brings to mind images of towering skyscrapers, sleek glass facades, or cozy homes that fit neatly within their surroundings. But some architects break the mold, pushing boundaries in…
The dynamics of architecture across the world have been influenced by American and European design. Through the views of such innovative architects of that era, one may gain fresh perspectives…
The Greek philosopher Heraclitus once said, “Change is the only constant.” He believed that the entire world was in a constant state of transition. Societies change, their beliefs change and…
Lina Bo Bardi (1914–1992) was an Italian-born Brazilian architect who created this harmonious integration of modernist architecture and premodern folk art. Her works span a few decades and cutting across…
One of the pioneers of modernism and the mastermind behind the philosophy of “less is more”, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, commonly addressed as Mies, was a German-American architect and…
“To create, one must first question everything.”- Eileen Gray. In a space where the design rules were carved in stone, a revolution was silently brewing up. Eileen Gray, a name…
Role of Ornamental Architecture ‘The absence of ornament had brought other arts to unsuspected heights’. A famous Australian Architect has written essays and a Book about how Ornamentation is a…
Set in the bustling streets of the fictional city of Bhramapur in the background of 1950s post-independence India, the short series adaptation of Vikram Seth’s book A Suitable Boy is…
One of San Francisco’s leading contemporary architecture firms, Craig Steely Architects is best known for a unique brand of modernism that melds the precepts of historic mid-century masters with an…