Pirihueico house in Chile is designed by Aalejandro Aravena and completed in 2004. “So be it the force of self construction, the force of common sense or the force of…
Traditional Japanese architecture has a long history characterized by periods of influence by foreign powers. Nihon Kenchiku is traditional Japanese architecture typified by wooden structures with an elevated roof. The…
Introduction Having a rich history in tribal culture, Indonesia has one of the largest tribal settlements scattered across the country on various islands. To understand the vernacular architecture of the…
Istanbul, located at the intersection of Asian and European continents, is the most significant and largest metropolitan city for many years in the world. The city, which hosted many different…
Ever since the beginning of time, painting has been a popular form of art. Paintings have always been a medium to find answers about our existence. The development of civilizations…
Travelling has become the new chic and is causing quite a stir. In today’s world, being “wanderlust” is a personality trait. But devoting your entire life to this passion of…
Relationship between Vernacular Techniques and Modern Architecture Today In this era of tremendous technological innovation and urbanization, traditional vernacular construction expertise still has a lot to teach us. Modern architecture…
Nestled in the historic city of Ningbo, China, the Ningbo museum is a testament to the culture of the city. Designed by architect Wang Shu, leading the Amateur Architect Studio,…
Are you a Money Heist (La Casa De Papel) fan? Becoming one of the most-watched web series, the Spanish show is not unknown to anyone today. It might have caught everyone’s attention…
With all the meanings and all the qualities it can be attributed to, vernacular architecture simplest of definitions is the following: the architecture minus the architect. From what we can…
Green architecture is a conscious practice of designing a space that meticulously minimizes or nullifies the negative effects of construction, function, and energy consumption. It often aims at positively impacting…
Much of the indigenous traditions and architecture of Africa have been long shrouded in mystery. The richness of myriad cultures originating from the diverse African communities is astounding, to say…