Railway network: A Solution for the Transit-Oriented Development in Mumbai

Railway network

Background       Mumbai is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra and its economy is based on financial services, IT-based services, and media/entertainment. The city of Greater Mumbai is geographically divided into 3 main regions, the island city of Mumbai (25% of the population), the eastern suburbs (30% of the population), and the western suburbs […]

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Kyoto, Japanese Architecture: The City of Timeless Beauty and Cultural Heritage

Kyoto, Japanese Architecture

Discovering Kyoto: A Blend of Tradition and Modernity Kyoto is the city where the rich legacy of traditional Japanese architecture meets modern design at its best. As you walk through Kyoto, you will find yourself surrounded by such a great variety of cultural wealth, from the grand temples and zen gardens to modern landmarks like

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Architecting the Metaverse: Important Role of Architecture in Virtual Environments

metaverse

What is a Metaverse? The term “Metaverse” was coined by Neal Stephenson as a successor to the Internet and represents Stephenson’s vision of how a digital world might evolve in the near future. It was derived from a 1992 sci-fi novel called “Snowcrash.” Movies like “Blackmirror” and “Matrix” may give you an idea of what

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Visionary Urban Planning: Notable Planners and Their Dynamic Impact

urban planning

Introduction In the realm of urban planning and architectural innovation, the legacies of Patrick Geddes, Otto H. Königsberger, Lúcio Costa, and Constantinos Apostolou Doxiadis stand as testaments to their influential contributions. From Geddes’ transformative urban planning for Tel Aviv to Königsberger’s dynamic work in India and beyond, from Costa’s groundbreaking design of Brasília to Doxiadis’

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Tennessee Architecture- An Exclusive Paradise for Country Lovers

Tennessee Architecture

Introduction Tennessee is a landlocked state in the U.S. South. Its capital, centrally located Nashville, is the heart of the country-music scene, with the long-running Grand Ole Opry, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and a legendary stretch of honky-tonks and dance halls. Tennessee has diverse terrain and landforms, and from east to

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5 Important Retreat Centres in India

5 Important Retreat Centres in India

“The life of inner peace, being harmonious and without stress, is the easiest type of existence.”                                                                                                         —Norman Vincent Peale People often attempt to make their inner selves happy. It is unusual to think that their lives should be meaningful as they are afraid of meaninglessness. People fret about the ‘nihilism’ of this or that aspect

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Beautiful Nisarga Art Hub: Resurgence of Traditional Architecture with a Modern Twist

Nisarga Art

As an earthy, sustainable triangular entity, the Nisarga Art Hub stands with pride as a traditional residence with contemporary twists in the middle of the lush green paddy fields of Angamaly. Nisarga (“निसर्ग”) means nature; the building was rightly named Nisarga reflecting its connection to nature in every aspect from materials, and color to the

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Architecture and Cinema: The Fascinating Connection of 2 Cultures

cinema

Since the dawn of cinema, film, and architecture have been inextricably linked. Both mediums are cultural expressions that deal with space, time, and people, and they use spatial narrative to address the human predicament. The architect, like the director, is in charge of turning fiction into reality. The built environment and the atmosphere it creates

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