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
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
BUCKMINSTER FULLER’S – DYMAXION HOUSE
Buckminster Fuller's idea to combine Dynamic, Maximum and Tension features into a single family dwelling, Dymaxion design displayed forward-thinking and influential innovations in prefabrication and sustainability. Dymaxion houses were designed with the idea of affordable, sturdy, and self-sufficient house which can withstand earthquakes, storms and can be easily transported anywhere. To overcome the need of … Continue reading BUCKMINSTER FULLER’S – DYMAXION HOUSE
THE BIHAR MUSEUM – MAKI & OPOLIS
An institution reflecting Bihar’s pride where people can discover various facts and become informed about the rich history and natural history of this region. " THE BIHAR MUSEUM" Bihar having a vast history and its involvement from ancient to modern India. Site is situated alongside Bailey Road near Patna High Court, Measuring 5.6 hectares, Department … Continue reading THE BIHAR MUSEUM – MAKI & OPOLIS
GREG LYNN LIQUID FORM ARCHITECTURE
Architect behind an organic form that is soft and free-flowing, Serving all functions and aesthetics making it a new approach and develop a new style. GREG LYNN He coined the term BLOBITECTURE i.e the combination of "Blob" and "Architecture". His experiments in digital design with metaball graphical software. In computer graphics, metaballs are organic-looking n-dimensional isosurfaces, characterised by their ability to meld together when … Continue reading GREG LYNN LIQUID FORM ARCHITECTURE
THE ART OF MACHINE AGE
ART DECO movement was arts and architecture movement that originated in the 1920s and developed into a major style in western Europe and the United States during the 1930s. The style was first exhibited in Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, held in Paris in 1925 . Art Deco design represented modernism which turned into fashion, influencing not only buildings … Continue reading THE ART OF MACHINE AGE
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