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…
Boon or Bane – As the name suggests, historical buildings have great significance, and there is a set of history behind the structures. There are certain religious beliefs as well,…
The article talks about how and why being architecturally literate alters your perception of various structures through multiple examples. Examples include the perceptions of laypeople and architectural enthusiasts viewing monuments,…
Throughout history, architecture has always stood as a representation of society, helping and promoting it by reflecting values, successes, and the eventual downfall of civilizations over a while. From the…
Textiles and fabrics have always been a growing industry. As delicate as it may seem gradually with time Fabrics has set its foot in the construction industry. While fabrics usually…
While the precise idea of what the future of our buildings looks like varies depending on the region or the city, we all share a vision of a more sustainable,…