The Glass House Located in New Canaan, Connecticut, this is considering one of the remarkable works of Modern architecture. Philip Johnson, the architect of the house, built the simple yet perfect structure in 1949. Inspired by Farnsworth House designed by his mentor Mies van der Rohe, the Glasshouse is a masterpiece of Philip Johnson. Context …
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Sustainability has become a necessity in buildings everywhere. It can widely see in residences and commercial outlets. Also, that has yet to penetrate public buildings like hospitals. It is imperative to bring about a change as hospitals are one of the major consumers of energy all over the globe. However, the wave of change has …
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Pushing a column-free design to its limits, Renzo Piano and a team of innovative architects and engineers bring unique exhibition space to the Meatpacking District. However, the Whitney Museum of American Art was founded in 1931 by sculptor, socialite, and art collector Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney. Whitney settled in its first purpose-built home designed by Marcel …
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The practice of planning, designing, and constructing buildings and other physical structures is referred to as architecture. Architects design and plan the building and restoration of houses, businesses, retail stores, and other buildings. Architects have various career options in the building and design fields. Candidates may apply for positions in both the private and public …
The ideology itself stands as an unprecedented idea in the context of Karachi. Institutes in Karachi are mostly revolves around isolated formal learning. Whereas Habib University envisioned it as space where the three diverse disciplines; Science, Engineering, and Arts were interlocked to create a mutually benefitting atmosphere. The architectural translation of the ideology was achieved through a symbiotic relationship between the three key elements; interactivity, openness, and environmentally friendly. The architects aimed to strategize these elements to create active spaces that enhance interdisciplinary interaction in the university.
The Indian Habitat Centre is designed by American architect Joseph Allen Stein, It is a convention centre located at Lodhi Road in New Delhi. However, it is India’s most comprehensive convention centre. The central courtyard as well as the exposed brickwork are the main attraction of the building. Also, the centre houses theatre performances, art …
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We all know that the Pritzker prize is considering the highest honor for architects. With respect to that, The Pritzker Architecture Prize 2021 is Awarded to France-based architects Anne Lacaton and Jean Phillipe Vassal. Genesis of their career and Philosophy They began their architecture career in Niger, West Africa. They were immensely influenced by that …
Galaxy SOHO is an Urban complex structure. It is the first of two structures planned by Iraqi-British planner Zaha Hadid, alongside Wangjing SOHO. It is located in the southwest corner of Chaoyangmen Bridge in the second ring street of Beijing, China. The complex features highlight a curvilinear plan comprising of four asymmetric constant designs. Certainly, …
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Man is a social animal and, food, shelter, and clothing are his basic needs. Even before tracing the roots of the history of architecture as a coined term, the nomadic man aided shelter construction and design. These ideas and techniques evolved in obscure locations with time forming the architectural terminology. The history of architecture: The …
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Byzantine stood on seven hills. At the junction of Europe and Asia, that square measure is divided by a slim strip of water. this provides the commanding and central position for the presidency to expand the empire. It absolutely was additionally at the intersection of 2 nice roads of commerce- the water highway between the Black Sea and sea and also the trade route between Europe and Asia. Istanbul had no sensible building stone therefore native material like clay for bricks and junk for concrete had …
