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Jaipur’s Pink City: The Captivating Architecture of India’s Royal Capital

Introduction The city of Jaipur, located in the northwestern state of Rajasthan in India, is known as the “Pink City” due to its distinctive pink-colored buildings. Jaipur is a city with a rich cultural heritage, magnificent architecture, and unique urban planning that makes it a must-visit destination for travelers and architecture enthusiasts alike. Jaipur – […]

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Nayak’s Residence: Interior Design Project by Studio Aiza

Architectural Project

Project Information Design FirmStudio AizaCompletion YearApril 2022Gross Built Area890 SQ FT Project LocationMumbaiBuilding FunctionInterior DesignLead ArchitectsAr. Zibran Sayyed & Ar. Ashraf SayedPhotography CreditsStudio Varad Anvekar Project Description The 890 Sq.Ft. 19th-floor Mumbai-based apartment is owned by a small family living in the very fast-moving, chaotic, and busy urban settlement of Mumbai. The clients wanted a

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Maximizing Storage and Style: The Importance of Vanity Units in Modern Bathrooms

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If your bathroom is on the small side, then it may be challenging to keep it organized and tidy. Such space can get full quickly, making you constantly search through all of your toiletry items to find what you need. That’s when you need a vanity unit, a piece of furniture that can help you

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Top Library – As A Third Place

Chahat Agrawal

The book has always been a symbol of poise and prestige; a statement of cultural distinction and personal value. Ningbo New Library It is Wednesday, 14 August, 2024. I decided to write about refining my theories on the aura of Libraries for the nth time. Almost five thousand years ago, we know Ashurbanipal assembled the

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Metal Roofing and Snow: Important Things to Know

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Metal roofing has become increasingly popular in recent years due to its durability, longevity, and energy efficiency. However, with winter comes the challenge of snow and ice accumulation on rooftops, which can cause severe damage if not adequately addressed. In this blog, we will discuss what you need to know about metal roofing and snow,

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Verses to Spaces: Interesting Blend of Architecture and Poetry

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Introduction Do you know poetry and design are interconnected? To your surprise, they are. Verses of poetry are everywhere. There’s a term called poetic design which many of you aren’t familiar with. Poetic design is nothing but a design process that responds to our familiarity with existing things, forming a deep yet subtle emotional and

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Lightweight Architecture: Innovative Materials and Construction Techniques

Shreeya Patil

Introduction The main objective of a building is to support live loads. In the majority of cases, the dead load of a particular building can be hefty enough. The ratio of a structure’s dead load to its live load determines how lightweight the building is. The smaller this ratio gets, the lighter the building is.

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Industrial Revolution and Architecture: Heralding a New Age in Design

Osama Nasir

Architecture, an ever changing form of thinking through which man tries to understand physical structures, saw the emergence during the Industrial Revolution when the global agriculture, manufacturing industries, and technology advanced in varying field along with textile industries. Along with blossoming residential and commercial building designs, architecture also experienced a boom in the construction of

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Hostile Architecture: The Unwelcoming Reality of Urban Design

Marcelle Genas

Introduction Hostile architecture is the antagonist of the public domain as it seeks to destroy inclusivity and create boundaries for marginalized groups. Communal spaces in the built environment are a crucial aspect of inclusive urban planning, as architecture brings aesthetics, performance, and the ability to nurture a community. Hostile architecture utilizes modified structures to discourage

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Cozy Colorful Casa: Interior Design Project by The Design Plexus

Architectural Project

Project Information Design FirmThe Design PlexusCompletion YearApril 2022Gross Built Area1250 SQ FT Project LocationMumbaiBuilding FunctionInterior DesignLead ArchitectsAr. Arzu Jaria & Ar. Mandar KamblePhotography CreditsStudio Varad Anvekar Project Description This Cozy Colorful Casa was designed for the client who wanted a highly functional house with a simple yet sophisticated design solution while taking care of the

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