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The Revolutionary Architecture by Late Dame Mohammed Zaha Hadid: A Feminine Perspective

Introduction One of the most well-known and influential people of her generation was a British – Iraqi architect late Dame Mohamed Zaha Hadid. She is most well-known for her enduring and significant architectural works. With her avant-garde designs that pushed the boundaries of modern architecture, she left behind a lasting legacy that still has an […]

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Historic Hotels: Examples of World’s Popular Hotels

Dikshya Pattnaik

Introduction The word hotel is derived from the French hotel, which refers to a French version of the townhouse. The term hotel was used for the first time by the fifth Duke of Devonshire to name a lodging property in London in AD 1760. The precursor to the modern hotel was the inn of medieval

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Garden Styles: Historic and Modern Gardens around the World

Riya Ahuja

English Garden Style The English landscape garden emerged in England around the 18th century. This style replaced the symmetrical and formal garden style all across Europe too. The key concept was taken from the paintings to form a picturesque view of the garden. Vertical gardens were not in trend. Characteristics The garden style has a

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Alluring Shooting Spots in Historical Architectural Marvels of India

Valliammai

Shooting Spots and Architecture: Cinematic Architecture In its essence, architecture is all about designing spaces, creating desired environments, and facilitating the activity that is anticipated to take place in that particular space. The articulated space and the ambiance created so has all the ability to engage all five human senses and evoke various emotions. Now

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Memphis Design: Return of 80s Remarkable Décor Trend

Pooja Swain

Memphis Design is making a comeback in a big way. The loud 80s look is back and it’s aesthetic is in vogue again, thanks in part to Gen Z and Millennial nostalgia and the 40th anniversary of its debut. It’s ubiquitous now, from fashion and graphic design to commercial packaging and branding. One of the

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Top 10 Up and Emerging Architects in India

Sneha J Uttarkar

Introduction Architecture is undeniably a growing industry in India with a brilliant scope for the future. From the country that gave birth to path-breaking Architects such as Raj Rewal, BV Doshi, Brinda Somaya, Rahul Mehrotra, Chitra Vishwanath, and countless others, it continues to raise thousands more with the potential to skyrocket. With new and interesting

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Architect Riken Yamamoto: Pritzker Prize Laureate 2024

Valliammai

Pritzker Prize 2024 Laureate Architect Riken Yamamoto was awarded the Prestigious Pritzker Prize this year, for his five-decade-long contributions to the built environment and his concern for the community that habited it. What it takes for an established architect who has won many prizes to rather confess “I am not very good at design”? Interestingly

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From Foundations to Roofs: Exploring the Basic Components of Building Structures

Osama Nasir

The fundamental parts that are involved in making a structure are called building components. They are the basic elements of every construction because they are in charge of a building’s overall strength, durability, safety, usability, and aesthetic appeal. Each sort of building component employed in different structures has a certain function. We’ll talk about different

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Color Therapy: Is it Important in Architectural Spaces

Sneha J Uttarkar

When we think of color in terms of home design, we frequently focus on how the colors appear rather than how they make us feel. The study of colors as a factor in influencing behavior is known as color psychology. For his investigations into the characteristics and significance of colors in our life, Carl Jung

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Amphibious Architecture: Is it an Advantage for Architecture Industry?

Devangi Siddhpura

Building Resilience: The Advantage of Amphibious Architecture Why is Amphibious Architecture a thought/necessity? Floods are one of the most serious risks to humanity and their habitat as a result of climate change and unusual events. The cost caused by such a flood scenario is huge, both economically and in terms of human life lost owing

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