The industrial revolution during the 18th and 19th centuries led to the population congregating in urban areas. Commercial space was in high demand. However, the land is a limited resource;…
An essential building material Starting from the earliest beginnings of human civilisation, we can easily see how concrete structures have always been a key component of modern civilisation. In fact,…
The usage of materials in their natural forms in the material architecture reveals the desire for the material to interact with the user and the context. Using materials in their…
The term “span” in architecture refers to the length of a structural element that runs between two supports, or the uninterrupted space generated between two pillars of a building structure.…
“We are thrilled to be part of Fort Lauderdale’s transformation into a robust forward-thinking city and international destination.”, spoke Eran Chen, the founder, and executive of ODA. With this statement,…
The European Commission’s EU Science Hub states that 80 per cent of the ecological impact a product creates can be locked up right at the design phase. This highlights the…
Steel Architecture – The evolution of architectural materials over time holds the history in it. When did a material first come to use with an architectural benefit? What makes it…
Steel is one of modern society’s core pillars. With an ever-developing infrastructure industry, steel sits at the helm as one of the most significant engineering and construction materials. However, the…
Amidst the periphery of a hairpin curve carved out from a mountain rises the elegantly designed House Momoyama. The Japanese word ‘Momoyama’ translates to Peach (Momo) Mountain (Yama). The two-bases…
Vitreous enamel, also called porcelain enamel, was initially used throughout history to make religious and ceremonial items or high-quality jewellery. The application of vitreous enamel, or enamelling, of household items…
In today’s article, we will see how modern architecture works. When and how did its icons always rule in this century? It became predominantly established after the 1960s or after…
With these steel and glass high rise structure, architects are constantly trying to create these inclusive atmospheres which only caters to humans and in this process, they are forgetting that…