Curtains are part of our homes which very often are a highlight of a space within the home. By definition curtain is a piece of cloth intended to block or obscure light or wind or water. A curtain is also the movable screen or drape in a theater that separates the stage from the auditorium …
Experimenting on a variety of media, Subodh Gupta is best known for his monumental & sculptural works composed of everyday metal objects like lunch boxes, tin cans, and cookware. Describing himself as a representative of cultural history and the ‘idol thief’, his work translates a spiritual quality through the items from which they are composed. …
Selecting fabrics is truly a passion of mine. It is probably my most favorite part of the job of a decorator, or at least this decorator! I love all fabrics, the colors, textures and materials each convey a different part of the story that I am creating for my clients to live their lives in. …
Pragmatic approach to Design. There was at one time a phonetic turn. The thinker Richard Bernstein depicts the rising after WWII of logical way of thinking with its emphasis on plain language and clear argumentation, as it pushed aside other way of thinking esteemed uncertain and theoretical. Be that as it may, presently we have …
Landscape architecture is the art and science of creating and conserving outdoor environments with respect to cultural values and ecological sustainability. It uses both non living and living materials for design and planning, therefore the outcome is always dynamic and changing. Until recently, urban design was associated mainly with architecture and urban planning, and the …
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Heritage Conservation is more than just history – A good heritage conservation strategy incorporates all aspects of a region\’s heritage – historical, but also natural and cultural. Current emphasis of heritage plans Much of local and national government\’s plans for preserving \’heritage\’ deals almost exclusively with physical assets, such as historical sites and buildings – …
A ceiling in which all the structural and mechanical systems are left exposed, either in their natural state or painted. Modern aesthetic is characterized by lighting, reclaimed wood, concrete, steel and metal surfaces, and above all, exposed duct work, which leaves spiral duct fittings and pipes exposed. They are better know as vaulted or cathedral …
‘Some of the most interesting conversations occur when there are opposing points of view’ -Ar. Gil Schafer III In the built environment this exchange of ideas comes from different styles of architecture. As Schafer includes, probably the most energizing structures – private and open, of all shapes and sizes – consolidate various types, times and …
How is the real estate market now, especially from a home-buyer’s perspective? Too many things are happening in the real estate sector. The new regulator has come in, tax regime has changed and property market has also been witnessing a slow down for the last few years. Home-buyers who are looking to buy under-construction or …
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Trash Art is one of the most popular arts emerging in the whole world at present. It is a specific sub-genre of found art that is sometimes or often referred to as ‘junk art’. These works are primarily comprised from components that have been discarded. Often, they come quite literally from the trash. This sub-genre …