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
TADAO ANDO – MASTER OF LIGHT
1995, Pritzker prize winner, TADAO ANDO. One whose complex choreography of light fascinates viewers. Japanese self taught Architect educate himself by attending night classes to learn drawing and took correspondence courses on interior design. Working as a boxer and struck by F.L.Wright designed building Imperial Hotel. Ando's approach was more practical, he visited buildings designed by … Continue reading TADAO ANDO – MASTER OF LIGHT
LE CORBUSIER – SELF TAUGHT ARCHITECT
" SPACE, LIGHT AND ORDER. THOSE ARE THE THINGS THAT MEN NEED JUST A MUCH AS THEY NEED BREAD OR A PLACE TO SLEEP" "THE HOUSE IS A MACHINE FOR LIVING IN" "TO CREATE ARCHITECTURE IS TO PUT IN ORDER. PUT WHAT IN ORDER? FUNCTION AND OBJECTS" Le Corbusier started his journey with visual arts. … Continue reading LE CORBUSIER – SELF TAUGHT ARCHITECT
B.V DOSHI – ARCHITECTURE IS AN EXTENSION OF LIFE
C - COMPREHENSIVER - RESPONSIBILITY E - EXPRESSION A - ALIVET - TIMELESSNESSE - ETERNAL "ARCHITECTURE IS CREATION" The definition of Architecture is evolving and redefining for a robust Indian architect B.V. Doshi. Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi, also known as B. V. Doshi, has been an architect, urban planner, and educator for 70 years. He has … Continue reading B.V DOSHI – ARCHITECTURE IS AN EXTENSION OF LIFE
CHARLES CORREA – FORM FOLLOWS CLIMATE
FORM FOLLOWS CLIMATE a whole new approach towards architecture in order to save environment. CHARLES CORREA a pioneer of modern Indian architecture and urban planning, showed us how traditional methods of construction and materials change the space and and the environment around us. Charles Correa designed almost 100 buildings in India, from low-income housing to … Continue reading CHARLES CORREA – FORM FOLLOWS CLIMATE
MOSHE SAFDIE – HABITAT 67
When the architect was just 23 and starting out his career in the office of Louis Kahn, his former tutor Sandy Van Ginkel suggested he submit his design for the Montreal Expo. It became his first ever built project. Moshe Safdie, an Israeli-born architect who moved to Canada in the 1950s, first developed the concept as … Continue reading MOSHE SAFDIE – HABITAT 67
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