“The mother art is architecture. Without an architecture of our own we have no soul of our own civilization.” – Frank Lloyd Wright Frank Lloyd Wright’s statement, “The mother art is architecture. Without an architecture of our own we have no soul of our own civilization,” speaks to the profound influence of architecture on shaping […]
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“We use a holistic, integrated design approach that explores symbiotic relationships with the natural environment.” – Architect Adrian Smith About Adrian Smith, born in 1944, has a passion for tall structures and has studied architecture at Texas A&M and Chicago. He introduced the concept of contextualism, which considers a building’s relationship to its surrounding context
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Location: JaipurArea: 3 acresClimatic Zone: Hot-DryArchitects: Morphogenesis Introduction The Pearl Academy of Fashion in Jaipur is a campus that has been designed to provide an environmentally responsive passive habitat. The institute develops dynamic places for a creative student body to work in multipurpose zones that effortlessly integrate the interiors and the outdoors. The institute’s radical architecture is the
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Introduction In the dynamic field of architecture, some people are notable for their inventiveness and environmentally conscious practices. In addition to shaping skylines, these four extraordinary architects—Brinda Somaya, Sheila Sri Prakash, Revathi Kamath, and Marina Tabassum—have also woven a tapestry of tradition and sustainability into their architectural legacies. Brinda Somaya: An Architect Weaving Tradition and
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“This time, we come not to learn about nature so that we might circumvent or control her, but to learn from nature, so that we might fit in, at last, and for good, on the Earth from which we sprang.” -Janine Benyus, a biologist and author of Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature. Biomimicry in architecture,
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Introduction Sonagiri Jain Temple is not only a symbol of spiritual devotion but also a reflection of architectural brilliance. With seventy-seven Jain temples nestled in the picturesque hills and twenty-six more in the village, Sonagiri offers a mesmerizing landscape. In Hindi, the term “Sonagiri” translates to “a mountain (‘giri’) of gold (‘sona’).” The main temple,
Introduction The incredible tale of British-born architect Laurie Baker, who dedicated his life to serving the housing needs of the impoverished, is told in this account of his architectural journey. While he may have followed a successful profession back home, fate had other ideas. When Baker was first exposed to the ideas of Mahatma Gandhi,
I don’t think that architecture is only about shelter, is only about a very simple enclosure. It should be able to excite you, to calm you, to make you think. –Zaha Hadid Zaha Hadid’s view was that architecture is not just about providing basic shelter. It should have the power to inspire, bring peace, and stimulate
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In the rich mosaic of Indian architectural diversity, a cadre of forward-thinking individuals from India has embarked on the ambitious endeavor of reshaping spaces within the ever-evolving realm of architecture and has emerged as true luminaries, shaping not only the skylines of cities but also the future of design. Charles Correa: Courtyards as a
Introduction In the north of Cambodia, there is a vast complex of Buddhist temples known as Angkor Wat. It was initially constructed as a Hindu temple in the first half of the 12th century. The greatest religious structure in the world, Angkor Wat is supposed to span more than 400 acres. Its name, which translates
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