The architecture of different geographical regions of the globe has its own identity. From the beautiful love-engraved Taj Mahal in India to St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, which embodies…
Architecture and cinema share a secret: both are about shaping human experience. Architects and designers shape how people move, live, and feel in space; filmmakers shape how we perceive and…
A masterclass in how architecture can be leveraged as a medium for storytelling, symbolism, and emotion – Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel revolves around a once glorious fictional hotel.…
The Kopeshwar temple, nestled in the village of Khidrapur, is a remarkable blend of history, mythology, culture, and excellent craftsmanship. This temple is a testament to how the rule of…
The way an artist uses a brush and a sculptor transforms a mere clay into a sculpture. An architect tries to design a space in the same way an art…
Whimsical architecture refers to when certain elements or the entire form of a building, such as facades, openings, or ornamentation, are inspired by stories, toys, or are generally playful. It…
As the synthesis of functionality and aesthetics, architecture looks to enhance all elements of a building. While wallpaper, paint finishes, floor finishes, and decorative tiles address the walls and floor,…
In the fast-moving world, anything subtle and Instagram-worthy has become aesthetic. From just being an adjective, “aesthetics” has now become a way of life where the surroundings are pleasant, colour-coordinated,…
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…
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, postmodern architecture emerged as a response to modernist architecture’s perceived flaws. Though logical design was supposed to usher in a better world, modernist…
The ancient temple and cave architecture in India is like reading a chapter from a history book. Mythology forms the keystone of Indian art and architecture. Indian temple architecture offers…
Less is defined as ‘a smaller amount’ but what does less stand for when it comes to architecture? Some famous quotes by some brilliant scholars are “Less is More” by…