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Organic Architecture: A Unique Harmony with Nature
Introduction Organic architecture came into existence around 1908. Organic architecture, mentioned as designing the structures while creating spaces, creates a balance with the natural surroundings. Organic architecture is meant to have custom-fit spaces according to the required function, or, to put it another way, Form Follows Function! And, of course, the design and the environment…
City of Great Temples: Varanasi Uttar Pradesh
Varanasi is also well known as Kashi. The name, Kashi comes from the Sanskrit word काशि, which means ‘where the cosmic light collects in a circle’ or ‘illumination’. Varanasi Uttar Pradesh, it is regarded as the holiest of the Sapta Puris. Kashi has long been associated with Jainism, Hinduism, and Buddhism, and was also invaded…
Streetscape: Some Spectacular Streets That Have Become A City’s Identity
Streetscape Architecture is the city’s backbone. The streets are the finest area to stroll all day long if someone wants to learn about the culture of a city. Streets are an important part of a city’s civic life and overall town planning. As a result, streetscaping has become a decisive factor in a city’s development.…
Public Transportation System: Solution for the Urban Development in Ahemadabad
Background Ahmedabad was founded in the 15th century and is the largest city in the state of Gujarat. It is located in the strategic Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC), which offers great potential for investment, industrialization, and urban development. The Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service (AMTS) was established in 1947 as one of the first urban…
A Career in Architecture: 9 Important Things to Know Before Starting
As a kid, the structures and spaces around me always fascinated me. Everything in my surrounding intrigued me, be it a fancy restaurant or a friend’s garden. It was amusing to see how people interpreted spaces in their own unique manner. I was only 13 years old when I came across architecture as a profession.…
10 Best Examples of Museum Architecture and Design
Museum and Museum Architecture A museum is a non-profit, permanent institution in the service of society and its development, open to the public, which acquires, conserves, researches communicates and exhibits the tangible and intangible heritage of humanity and its environment for the purposes of education, study, and enjoyment. The largest museums are located in major…
Modernist Architecture: Captivating Innovation in Designing for 21st Century
Origin Or Birth With the boom of industrialization, modernist architecture style also started becoming predominant. New inventions in construction technology with their varied use of glass, steel, and reinforced concrete in their construction, inspired many architects of that time to use them in their modern house design. This gave way to the infamous idea of…
Top 10 Tallest Buildings: Amazing Skyscrapers in India
Introduction The skyline in Indian cities has shifted significantly over the previous 20 years, because of the construction and expansion in metro cities. Cities like Mumbai, that were dominated by low-rise residential compounds, are now scattered by the poshest skyscrapers with some of the plushest people in the country living. According to a rough estimate,…
Placemaking: Creative Use of Art in Uplifting Public Spaces
“Cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody” -Jane Jacobs Public spaces have always been a very essential part of cities and communities. A place where people meet people, spend time and make memories. And if permitted are a great medium of creativity, expression,…
Architecture in Movies: 21 Interesting Must-watch for Architects
Introduction How many times have you seen the protagonist’s home and wished that you would own it? Watched by millions around the world and a significant part of human culture, movies are the ignition point of a young mind’s journey towards their possible future career. From the ultra-modern houses of the future to the creepy…
