Gaston Bachelard’s exploration of language, distinguishing between the utilitarian “signification” and the creative “poetry,” provides a lens through which we can analyse the intersection of language and architecture. In Michael Graves’ “A Case for Figurative Architecture,” the analogy between common language and the internal structure of a building is drawn, emphasising the pragmatic and technical […]
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Architects are essential in the fight against climate change because they design and implement climate-responsive techniques, new materials, and energy-efficient structures. Adaptations including green building, coastal fortifications, and flood-resistant techniques are required due to rising temperatures. Architects emphasize efficiency to cut down on energy use in chilly climates. Concurrently, there is a global movement in
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Some might know him as Laurie Baker, but for us he will forever be the “Gandhi of Architecture.” Laurie Baker was born in Birmingham and studied architecture at the Birmingham School of Art and Design. During World War II, he served in the Friends Ambulance Unit (FAU); a unit of the British Religious Society of
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When we think of the word ‘vernacular’, we often refer to the indigenous tribes, their languages, and their culture. Hence, ‘vernacular architecture’ becomes easy to define. Vernacular architecture refers to the local practices and materials to build ‘traditional’ and local buildings. To say that vernacular architecture in India is just one category would be inaccurate.
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Born Itze-Leib Schmuilowsky in Estonia on February 20, 1901, Louis Kahn became one of the greatest architects of the 20th century after emigrating to the United States. After touring Europe in 1928, Kahn became interested in Medieval architecture, which cemented his architectural identity in his 50s. His style, which broke from early Modernism and was
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When it comes to maritime commerce and international trade, the United States runs on its ports. This vast network of harbours acts as the country’s gateways to the world, moving everything from cars and electronics to grain, crude oil and consumer goods. But which are the biggest ports in the US, and how do we
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The Diverse Art and Craft of Arunachal Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh is a northeastern state in India known as a traveller’s haven. But that isn’t the only thing that the state offers. The art and craft of Arunachal Pradesh are reflective of the culturally diverse traditions and skills of its many indigenous communities. Today we talk
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Smriti Malhotra Surrealist photography is a fascinating genre that emerged in the early 20th century as an extension of the Surrealist movement, which sought to explore the realm of the subconscious and challenge conventional notions of reality. It is characterised by the use of dreamlike, imaginative, and often absurd or juxtaposed elements to create visually
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Smriti Malhotra Did you know that there was a specific day earmarked to celebrate the arts? Did you know that this day coincides with the birthday of an Important Historical figure? Let’s learn about World Art Day and about the unfinished works of Leonardo Da Vinci to remember him on his birthday. World Art Day
Pop Art was a dynamic and significant art movement that embraced consumerism and popular culture when it first appeared in the middle of the 20th century. Pop Art, which was characterised by vivid colours, images from comic books and advertisements, and commonplace things, aimed to subvert preconceived ideals of high art. Artists such as Roy
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