Donato Bramante, Donato also spelled Donino or Donnino (c. 1444- 1514, Rome), was an architect who introduced the High Renaissance style in architecture. His early works could be seen in Milan that includes the rectory of Sant’Ambrogio and the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie. In Rome, Bramante served as principal planner of Pope Julius …
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A 20th-century trend in architecture, particularly widespread in the 1930’s, 1940’s, and 1950’s in the United States and Western Europe. The goal of organic architecture was the creation of buildings whose forms were dictated by function and surroundings, as is the case with organisms in nature. The concept of organic architecture was first formulated in …
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Delhi is dotted with parks, some of them quite interesting. Deer Park, for instance, sprawls across lakes and medieval ruins and includes a large enclosure for deer. The best bit for me, however, is a section where some venerable old trees have actually been identified, by both their common and scientific names. Ficus religiosa or …
The Beauty and Impact of Mural Art: A Visual Journey Mural art, one of the oldest and most dynamic forms of artistic expression, has been a significant part of human culture for centuries. From ancient cave paintings to modern urban street art, murals have served as a canvas for creativity, social commentary, and cultural storytelling. …
Transform Your Outdoor Spaces with Creative Lighting Ideas When warmer weather arrives, we all love to spend more time outdoors, but often our outdoor spaces don’t get the attention they deserve. A porch, deck, or garden can be the perfect spot to relax on a warm evening—or even on cooler nights with outdoor heaters. If …
Styling is an integral part of an interior designers arsenal of tools he uses to make rooms come alive. Of course, having the skill and ability to combine fabrics, rugs and wallcoverings is important. But, to borrow a phrase from Clairee in the 1980’s American treasure Steel Magnolia’s, “The only thing that separates us from …
One of the traditional spaces where one can find many recreation opportunities is Kund. Kund or Stepped ponds are certainly one of India\’s most unusual, but little-known, contributions to architecture. They influenced many other structures in Indian architecture, especially many that incorporate water into their design. Stepped ponds are very similar to stepwells in terms …
Environmentally-friendly buildings are structures that are resource-efficient throughout their life-cycle, throughout the processes of design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation, and eventual demolition. Environmental or “green” buildings are more than just a passing trend. They represent a paradigm shift in the field of architecture and a more sustainable way to secure the future of urbanisation. Goals …
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Vastu Shastra is an ancient Indian science of harmony and prosperous living by eliminating negative and enhancing positive energies around us. Some energies are positive (with pleasing effects) while others are negative (having terrible effects) on us. Vastu aims to eliminate negative and enhance positive energy present at a place or location so that a …