Bosco Verticale or Vertical Forest in Milan, Italy designed by Boeri Studios (Stefano Boeri, Gianandrea Barreca, and Giovanni La Varra) was the FIRST example of Vertical forest and have won prestigious awards worldwide. There are two residential towers. Tower E & D with 27 floors and 18 floors respectively 112 and 80 metres high, housing … Continue reading VERTICAL FOREST | BOSCO VERTICALE
IIM BANGLORE – B.V.DOSHI
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT BANGALORE : One of the most prestigious institutes in India. Any institute become valuable when it creates a value in their students, through experience and learning, providing best infrastructure and education. "ARCHITECTURE SHOULD BE AN EXPERIENCE, IF IT'S NOT, THEN IT'S JUST A PRODUCT" - B.V DOSHI IIM, Bangalore, India built … Continue reading IIM BANGLORE – B.V.DOSHI
CONTEMPORARY MINIMILISTIC DESIGNS
How would you define Contemporary, it is living or occurring at the same time. Being in the trend or the functionality of present, how we interpret things in present bring change or advancement in our disciplines. contemporary architects are working in several different styles, from postmodernism and high-tech architecture to highly conceptual and expressive forms and designs, resembling sculpture on an … Continue reading CONTEMPORARY MINIMILISTIC DESIGNS
LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROJECTS – From Negative spaces to Useable Public Spaces
Landscape architecture is a multi-disciplinary field, incorporating aspects of urban design, architecture, geography, ecology, civil engineering, structural engineering, horticulture, environmental psychology, industrial design, soil sciences, botany, and fine arts. The activities of a landscape architect can range from the creation of public parks and parkways to site planning for campuses and corporate office parks; from the design of residential estates to the design of civil infrastructure; and from … Continue reading LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROJECTS – From Negative spaces to Useable Public Spaces
CHRIS & FEI PRECHT – FARMHOUSE
Good Architecture lets nature in - Mario Pei We borrow from nature the space upon which we build - Tadao Ando We construct our farmland and we plant our building - Chris & Fei Precht These statements and many more reflect the need of the hour when we have cut down our farms and constructed … Continue reading CHRIS & FEI PRECHT – FARMHOUSE
ARCHITECTURE THEORY – FAB TREE HAB
We all have seen and heard of Tree house, but what about a house which can Grow. Architectural concept for this is given by Architect Mitchell Joachim at MIT. Although this concept is hypothetical with the idea of easing the burden humanity places on the environment with conventional housing by growing "living, breathing" tree homes. It … Continue reading ARCHITECTURE THEORY – FAB TREE HAB
SANTIAGO CALATRAVA- Architect with blend of many arts
To me, there are two overriding principles to be found in nature which are most appropriate for building; one is the optimal use of material, the other the capacity of organisms to change shape, to grow, and to move. - Santiago Calatrava "The desire to start all over at zero was very strong in me. … Continue reading SANTIAGO CALATRAVA- Architect with blend of many arts
CATENARY ARCH- NOT A PARABOLA
Catenary Arch is the curve that an idealized hanging chain or cable assumes under its own weight when supported only at its ends. It keep its members in compression when bearing no load but its own weight. This type of Arch has unique importance in Architecture and engineering, a arch that follows an inverted Catenary Curve. It forms an underlying principle to the … Continue reading CATENARY ARCH- NOT A PARABOLA
THOM MAYNE – PRAGMATIC IDEALIST
THOM MAYNE - 2005 PRITZKER PRIZE WINNER “I love architecture that starts with impossibilities.” “To produce something neutral is a failure.” “Architecture is always a political statement.” Thom Mayne is known for his experimental architectural forms, Morphosis is known for their bold designs, striking a balance between sculptural and monolithic forms. Some of the significant institutional … Continue reading THOM MAYNE – PRAGMATIC IDEALIST
ZAHA HADID- 5 LESSONS TO LEARN
ZAHA HADID- 1st Women to win PRITZKER PRIZE in 2004. In 1972, Hadid moved to London and enrolled at the Architectural Association School of Architecture. In 1980 She opened her own office. which proved a bit challenge at first. With bold designs and her approach to design and construction, here are 5 lessons we all … Continue reading ZAHA HADID- 5 LESSONS TO LEARN
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