One of the biggest temples constructed during the Khmer kingdom is Ta Prohm. The external, enclosing wall is composed of laterite and measures 1000 m by 600 m. Today, just…
Osaka Castle, Japan – There is a lot to say about the people and culture of an archipelago of 6852 islands, some 3000 km off the coast of mainland China,…
The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple is one of the most significant religious and cultural Buddhist institutions, located near China Town in Singapore. The temple was built in awe of the…
India has always been known for its diverse culture throughout the land. The Indian sub-continent has had a comprehensive history of visitors and invaders leaving behind remnants from their culture…
There is a never-ending list of what one would want to experience on a visit to a country like India, Its people, nature and surroundings, food, its landscape but the…
Hinduism, as the world’s oldest religion, has traveled all across the world since the dawn of time. This polytheistic religion is one of the most well-known and widely practiced religions…
Angkor Wat translates to city-temple. An enchanting place of bequest, myth, and legend. It is an abandoned grand temple complex spread over an area of 402 acres. Standing in abundance…
With their dynamic queens and influential kings, their world-class army and navy, their massive temples and cities of beauty incomparable, and a legacy that continues to last, the Cholas hold…
Getting the chance to travel anywhere around the world is no doubt a very useful experience for architects and architecture students. Not only could we see how other countries develop…
Architects and painters, before starting a new project, have an empty canvas in front of them. The cleanness of the canvas or white paper opens infinite possibilities of design ideas…
The architecture of Indian buildings of the newly independent India came with the expectations of having a new identity and development of the nation. Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister…
Famous for its toddy, delicious seafood, and Ayurveda, Kerala, one of the southernmost states of India, is home to a number of architectural spectacles influenced by its rich history. The…