The Canada Ring in Lahr, Germany, constructed in 1962, is an example of the Modernist architectural style. This residential complex was designed to accommodate Canadian Armed Forces personnel stationed in the region. The design reflects a typical Modernist emphasis on functionality, with a layout that prioritizes simple, clean lines and practical living spaces. The use …
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Client: “Let’s add another door. That’ll fix it!” Physics: “Hold my coffee…” When one door doesn’t solve the noise problem, clients often suggest adding another. After all, two doors must be better than one, right? Much like how two wrong turns don’t make a right, two poorly planned doors don’t make a sound solution. Here’s …
Architecture is this beautiful blend of creativity, science, and technology. With client psychology thrown in too. It also means you are constantly facing challenges. From conceptualizing designs, to figuring out structural details, or local byelaws and sometimes even understanding human behaviour. In this balancing act, you may hit a wall. It feels like, “I’m never …
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A podcast for Architecture Students by ‘Architects on Fire’ Architecture student Khanak Goel asks pertinent questions about acing design viva from two senior professionals. Click 👇 https://open.spotify.com/episode/3qCV3eeyljfmLWfkGQVwki?si=JcczpnkFSfKegN_yzk-xtw
What did ancient Rome look like? An interesting watch. (Source: Internet) Click 👇 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XxA4CX_Ip8&t=72s
A vision translated into words Painting & Poem by Ar. Mahika & Ar. Aakarshit Home A point, A line, A plane, A volume, Gained meaning over usage. The cushion, The bed, The floor, The house, Changed meaning over time. Lockdown to freedom, Repulsion to attraction, Hatred to love, Decisive to indecisive, Changed …
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Anjali Sagar Gurgaon 21.1.2025 The extraordinary window A common, or an offbeat shape Straight, curved, gothic or round But is that all? Or is it just a hole, placed in a wall Ah well, is window an interruption? Or is it obligatory? Or just a fashionable trend That perhaps may someday end …
Anjali Sagar Chandigarh 24.04.20 (Covid times) The familiar home It is a place Where brick and mortar make another building But for me it gives a much-needed centering It is a place Where I live to be myself and belong Be secure with family and friends, to feel strong It is a …
A must podcast for students. How to deal with Procrastination while studying, at work place and in life. Many times one keeps postponing the work one has to undertake. Sometimes it is apprehension, sometimes laziness, distractions etc. One has to overcome this habit with determination. Taking a plunge is necssary rather than thinking. Listen to …