In Islamic architecture: the significance of a mosque lies in a constant dialogue between function and form; it is difficult to decide when one listens to the word “mosque” what…
“For me, beauty is valued more than anything- the beauty that is manifest in a curved line or in an act of creativity.” – Oscar Niemeyer A philosopher and a…
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.…
Home is symbolic of lifestyle, the personality of its residents, as well the era in which it was built. For the very same reasons, people have started to take interest…
Hindu temple architecture because the foremost quite Hindu architecture has many kinds of favor, though the essential nature of the Hindu temple remains the same, with the essential feature an…
Despite India boasting rich architectural heritage and miraculous historic constructions, contemporary architecture in India has, by and large, looked westward for inspiration and direction, perhaps in search of “modernism”. In…
As man progresses and technology develops year by year, generation by generation; the definition of creativity too progresses, and thus progresses architecture. And so, the architecture of the churches -…
Modern architecture is the movement that emphasizes the nature of the form of buildings as well as its structure and material components. As part of the modern architecture principles, it…
A Brick in modern architecture is the most treasured building material for its timeless, versatile, and ever-evolving nature. Brick has remarkable qualities and numerous masonry uses which have some of…
“The sun, the pure air, and the simple forms of desert create perfect conditions for architecture” – Architect Albert Frey Albert Frey (1903-1998) was a famous mid-century architect. The Swiss-born…
The essay studies two of Fumihiko Maki’s public interactions: his Kinoshita Lecture in CUHK School of Architecture and text from ‘Nurturing dreams- collected essays on architecture and the city.’ Of…
About the architect and his work Controversial with his design, unapologetic for his behavior, and living life as he deemed fit, diving in every shade and era of architecture and…