House of the dragon – Architecture feature and styles Architecture, as a physical form, must be understood, experienced, and evaluated by the standards of built form in the physical world. Cinema, on the other hand, is a play of expressions, while architecture comprises several elements and communicates through them. Both mediums rely on visuals and […]
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Exploring the Architectural Brilliance of Nalanda University by Sangath In contemporary architecture, the fusion of ancient heritage with modern design is a rare and commendable achievement. Nalanda University, crafted by Sangath, the architectural firm of the esteemed architect B.V. Doshi, exemplifies this blend. Situated in Rajgir, Bihar, this institution is a model of sustainable and
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ALCHEMY: An AI Architecture Render Competition CHALLENGE History whispers through the weathered stones of monuments, each one a testament to a bygone era. But what if these grand structures, once bustling centersof power or worship, could find a new purpose in the modern world? The “Reimagining History: AI Competition” challenges you to do just
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Exploring Smritivan Earthquake Museum: A Tribute to Resilience and Remembrance Vastushilpa Consultants, an architecture studio, has designed a museum and memorial in India to honor the victims of the 2001 Gujarat earthquake and celebrate the resilience of the local Kutch community. The project aims to create not only a museum but also a civic space
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A Landscape Architect Who Painted with Plants Roberto Burle Marx (1909-1994) wasn’t your typical architect. This Brazilian visionary wasn’t concerned with bricks and mortar, but rather with living, breathing canvases. Burle Marx was a landscape architect who blurred the lines between artist and designer, forever changing the way we see the spaces around our buildings.
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How Architects Use Natural Light to Transform Spaces? One of the primary ways architects use natural light is through the placement of windows. Windows are strategically placed to allow natural light to enter a space and create a sense of openness. Large windows can create a connection between the interior and exterior of a building,
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P.S. – Not a Motivating Post!! Architecture in India is like a slowly sinking ship. We have failed the profession. Do you know why? Let me tell you one by one. 1. Because presently most of the architectural employment adverts are like: Hello folks! Do you need a job post B.Arch.? Great. We also need
The profession of architecture has well-defined boundaries in the form of professional boundaries delineated by a licence to practise. On an ideological level, this design core is hotly debated. Architects are not the only ones who design structures, but they claim to be the only ones who make ‘architecture\’ rather than just structures. As a
Micro Nation just announced the results of Micro Nation Challenge – 3 (INHABIT). Challenge is to design a small living unit for stray animals (dogs, cats, cows etc.) at street level, where there is facility of dumping your leftovers and vegetable peels for stray animals. There was a lot of interesting projects submitted. Below we
