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A Simplified History of Architecture: Birth of a style-02
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A Simplified History of Architecture. We study history to make sense of the present. Our mindset and behaviourial response as a people are based on the happenings of the past-and we must understand this role of history to make a sensible design decision today. Birth of a style-02. Hence, it is not the pointed arch which made Gothic Architecture-it so happened that the pointed arch-with its vertical character-was found most suitable for creating the effect of a huge interior space with its three storeyed.
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A Simplified History of Architecture: Monuments & the Vernacular
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A Simplified History of Architecture. We study history to make sense of the present. Our mindset and behaviourial response as a people are based on the happenings of the past-and we must understand this role of history to make a sensible design decision today. Monuments and the Vernacular. When discussing the aspects of a 'Monuments' with the students, I used to list the physical characteristics of the Monuments as setting, elevation, scale, symmetry, use of durable materials, cutting edge technology (re...
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A Simplified History of Architecture: June 2009
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A Simplified History of Architecture. We study history to make sense of the present. Our mindset and behaviourial response as a people are based on the happenings of the past-and we must understand this role of history to make a sensible design decision today. As a subject in architectural schools, I am aware that history ranks somewhere below the theory of structures in popularity, and considered the dullest of the subjects ever, dealing with things from the dead past. With this understanding of the rea...
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A Simplified History of Architecture: December 2009
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A Simplified History of Architecture. We study history to make sense of the present. Our mindset and behaviourial response as a people are based on the happenings of the past-and we must understand this role of history to make a sensible design decision today. Monuments and the Vernacular. When discussing the aspects of a 'Monuments' with the students, I used to list the physical characteristics of the Monuments as setting, elevation, scale, symmetry, use of durable materials, cutting edge technology (re...
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Musings of a Third World Architect
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Musings of a Third World Architect. Monday, March 03, 2014. Emerging Trends in Architecture. Century like the World Trade Centre in New York and the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur. The environmental priorities have surpassed all the other priorities of the world in 21. The UN Agenda for Sustainability, called Agenda 21 is now the agenda for the 21. Any manufactured product and the process of its manufacturing today needs to confirm to these requirements. As for energy consumption, use of coal and fo...
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Musings of a Third World Architect: December 2013
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Musings of a Third World Architect. Tuesday, December 24, 2013. Role of the Architect. It was easy to predict the outcome of the deliberations in this scenario, and my apprehensions were proved correct when a resolution was drafted to the effect that the Architect should see his role as a co-ordinator in the team of consultants instead of a leader. I was carried away, and talked aggressively against the resolution. Everybody was taken in by surprise by this move, and the resolution was amended. If we are...
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Musings of a Third World Architect: Italy Trip
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Musings of a Third World Architect. Wednesday, June 08, 2011. It was only when I stood in the Piazza of St. Peters that I was reminded of the fact that I was a third world architect, experiencing for the first time the huge scale of architecture of the western civilisation. The detailing of the building follows the same pattern. The entire edifice is subdivided in multiple frames, and each frame is again divided by the intricate carved patterns. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile.
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About Everything Under the Sun: On way to San Francisco
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Monday, May 19, 2014. On way to San Francisco. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). About Everything Under the Sun. Pune, Maharashtra, India. View my complete profile. A Simplified History of Architecture. Musings of a Third World Architect. On way to San Francisco.
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Musings of a Third World Architect
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Musings of a Third World Architect. Tuesday, December 24, 2013. Role of the Architect. It was easy to predict the outcome of the deliberations in this scenario, and my apprehensions were proved correct when a resolution was drafted to the effect that the Architect should see his role as a co-ordinator in the team of consultants instead of a leader. I was carried away, and talked aggressively against the resolution. Everybody was taken in by surprise by this move, and the resolution was amended. If we are...
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A Simplified History of Architecture: November 2009
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A Simplified History of Architecture. We study history to make sense of the present. Our mindset and behaviourial response as a people are based on the happenings of the past-and we must understand this role of history to make a sensible design decision today. Of course there were many in the auditorium who were impressed with Ajay's oratory and content, and tried to hush down the protester. Ajay is also a good natured person and n onchalant. And continued with his presentation. His work is outstandi...
