When looking into the history of humans, one of the earliest and greatest civilizations that have been discussed and studied for thousands of years was born on the banks of…
As soon as an ardent brainstorming session concludes in Collingwood Studio, the studio crew enjoys an escape in Bruny Island Farm as a revival activity. John Wardle Architects, a Melbourne-based…
People have evolved with time, and the changing trends have affected lifestyle and living. Living in castles or bungalows, once a dream is being replaced by a more flexible and…
The tale of a town is told by its narrow lanes, stone-paved pathways, rustic ancient houses, crowded neighbourhoods, glass-panelled skyscrapers, multi-lingual marketplaces, and in its gathering spaces. One such story…
BIM (Building Information Modeling) is a methodology that allows architects to create digital design simulations to manage all the information related to an architectural project. While CAD creates two or…
The Great Wall of China, also known as Chángchéng in Chinese, is the longest wall in the world and was constructed as a defensive structure in antiquity. It has been…
Sadler’s Wells Theatre, a performing arts venue in Clerkenwell, London, England is located on Rosebery Avenue next to New River Head. One of the top dance venues, it now has…
For more than a century, Leigh & Orange (L&O), founded in 1874 in Hong Kong, China, has thrived as a significant magnum opus in the markets. The firm takes pride…
What is a Pivot Door? Should doors operate only on hinges? No, we have another option, the pivoting doors. A pivoting door opens and closes by rotating on a spindle…
Have you ever questioned how a building with a wide span can withstand an earthquake? The expansion joint that joins two substantial parts aids the structure’s ability to withstand earthquakes.…
Is architect an engineer? ‘How is architecture different from engineering?’, as practicing architects and students we often find this question puzzling to answer. Well, this indeed continues to remain a debate…
Growing up in a city like Kolkata, surrounded by heritage architectural buildings can be a paramount facet of a child’s ideology towards buildings and their aesthetics. However, in terms of…