Monthly Archives: July 2021
Sagrada Familia – An Unfinished Masterpiece of Antoni Gaudĺ
Surviving centuries worth of test of time and controversies faced by the famous Basílica de la Sagrada Família, or more commonly known as Sagrada Familia, we can wonder how a certain building can make a mark in architectural history and mankind. More than a...
Planning of Chandigarh by Le Corbusier
The city is found at the picturesque junction of foothills of the mountain range geological formation and therefore the Ganges plains. Consequently, it homes a population of 1,054,600 inhabitants (2001). And is one every of the richest cities of the state.
About the city
Chandigarh, the dream town of India's initial Prime Minister, Sh. Jawahar Lal Nehru was planned by the known French creator Le Corbusier. Picturesquely settled at...
Pondicherry – A city in the vintage
Some places speak time. They talk about their past in a silent, humble way. Therefore all we need is a little patience to understand and “listen” to them. However, one such city that has a remarkable history is Pondicherry. Located in the southeast coastline of...
Modernism at the French Quarter – Piazza D’ Italia
Piazza d Italia designed by Charles Moore is one of the most iconic examples showing Postmodern Architecture, Art Deco where it offers a memorial and a public space. This project surfaced around the 1950s and 1960s, disagreeing with the formal and functional designs of...
Top 15 Architecture Firms in Udaipur to make a good career
Here’s the list of the top 15 architecture firms/ architects in Udaipur for people seeking the best architects in the city of Udaipur. All of the mentioned firms are involved in creating the best architectural projects. Please remark that the firm's names are organized...
Pearl Academy of Fashion- climate-responsive passive habitat
Morphogenesis Architects designed the campus of Pearl Academy of fashion. It is located in kukas, 20 kilometers away from Jaipur. Also, the climate of the site is typically hot and dry. The campus design allows the indoors to blend with the outdoors seamlessly, creating...
Sangath- B. V. Doshi’s Studio
Sangath is the studio of architect B. V. Doshi designed by him located in the historic city of Ahmedabad. This cluster of white curved vaults with arched openings is one of the most recognizable buildings in India. The studio reflects upon his philosophies on...
Habitat 67 – Rethinking modularity with Safdie Architects.
Moshe Safdie conceptualized Habitat 67 for his master-level academic thesis at McGill University. A former thesis advisor advised Safdie to develop Habitat's master plan for the world fair of Expo 67 at Montreal. Thus, Safdie modified his planning and contemplated his thesis for pavilion...
Bait-Ur-Rauf- A contemporary Approach to Austerity
Bait-ur-Rauf; a mosque designed by Marina Tabassum, in 2010 is a simple structure that seamlessly blends in its context. The mosque is devoid of a dome or a minaret as the architect believed that the religious center must have a spiritual essence rather than its formal articulation to resemble the existing stereotypical image of a mosque.
Frank Lloyd Wright – The Gifted Architect and Fantasist
“The mission of an architect is to help people understand how to make life more beautiful, the world a better one for living in, and to give reason, rhyme, and meaning of life.”Frank Lloyd Wright, 1957
If you ask any average architecture student or an architect to...