Pop art, a movement by artists that challenged traditional fine art by incorporating imagery from popular and mass culture, has been a significant influence in the art world since its inception in the mid-20th century. This genre includes everything from advertising and mundane cultural objects to comic books and mundane cultural objects, making it a […]
The term library is based on the Latin liber for ‘book’ or ‘document’, contained in Latin libraria ‘Collection of books’ and librarium ‘Container for books’. Library architecture has been one of the keystones of the profession since the early days of modernity. It fulfills a special function in society. Library buildings are places of learning,
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Mumbai, or ‘Bombay’, is India’s most populous and bustling city, which never sleeps. In her hustle, the city’s moments arise, strangers share memories, and exchange smiles, and however harsh it seems, Mumbaians embrace, welcome, and make this city home. The city is a perfect blend of food, culture, and architecture. It upholds many architectural styles
House design in Indian style has been rich in traditional and vernacular architecture throughout History. Indian architecture house design has different residential typologies available in India, such as Haveli of Rajasthan, Wada of Maharashtra, Nalukettu of Kerala, Bamboo architecture of Assam, and Rajbari of Bengal. North Indian- Leh, Ladakh The Indian architecture design of homes
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An Introduction to the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao Guggenheim Bilbao the museum, officially inaugurated in 1997 by King Juan Carlos I of Spain, is among the most recognizable museums globally due to its bold architecture and edgy structure. It offers a thrilling setting for its wide-ranging collection of art. (Koons & Lee, n.d.) Situated by
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Marine architecture is the design of architectural and engineering buildings that support coastal design, near-shore, off-shore, or deep-water planning for a variety of projects including shipyards, ship transportation, coastal management, and other marine and/or hydroscope activities. Harbors, lighthouses, marinas, oil platforms, offshore drilling platforms, accommodation platforms, offshore wind farms, floating engineering structures and building architectures,
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Architecture is unlike most other forms of art. A writer begins by writing words on a page that will eventually form a book or a play. A dancer’s body moves to become the dance. An artist creates the ultimate work of art by drawing or painting it. Architects, on the other hand, do not create
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In recent years Pune has become the core of Indian architectural firms. There has been an increasing demand for new development and the firms in Pune have developed their practice in high quality and sustainable projects. These works have left a powerful impression on how we see the structures today. Pune has always been a
Is architecture a dying profession in India? Definitely not. With half of the population living in urban areas, there is an increasing demand for architects, urban planners, and landscape architects in India. Though, architects in India have slipped into the mode of producing luxury products and vanity commodities. They are always proud of themselves, and
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Introduction A façade is an exterior wall or skin of a building. It is a loanword from the French Façade, which means frontage. Turns out it came from Italian facciata, from faccia meaning ‘face’. Functional elements like doors and windows are placed for users to access the building. It also plays an important role in the light intake
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