Category: Architecture
The ideal size of societies
The term “society” comes from the Latin word ‘societas‘, which in turn is derived from the noun socius. Socius means a friend or an ally and it is used to describe a bond or interaction between parties that are friendly, or at least … Continue reading The ideal size of societies
When CCBA designs a township
Founded in 1995 by ‘Great Master Architect’ award recipient, Prof. Christopher Benninger and Mr. Ramprasad Akkiseti, CCBA has become one of the most revered and idolised architectural design studio to date. Having thrived under the mentoring from the legendary master … Continue reading When CCBA designs a township
Architectural photographers that inspire us
Very few photographers become successful at creating the masterpieces that capture the essence and the emotions hidden in the buildings within the frozen moment of time. Continue reading Architectural photographers that inspire us
Mutant Materials: Latest materials and how designs can evolve around them
Materials are the palette from which design ideas are born. We can be sure that with these innovative materials, the entire game of design will change. Continue reading Mutant Materials: Latest materials and how designs can evolve around them
Studio LDG: Redefining the workplace
‘Sustainable design’ lies at the core of the architectural and interior design work that Landmark Design Group undertakes. That is why when it was time to design their own stand-alone ‘dream’ Studio for a team of about 30, the ‘wish-list’ was, of … Continue reading Studio LDG: Redefining the workplace
Colours in archviz and photography: perception vs reality
What is the colour of the building in the above image? Do you think it’s blue? Then read on. If you are a real estate developer or an architect working with a 3D visualiser for architectural visualisation, you might have … Continue reading Colours in archviz and photography: perception vs reality
10 must-see architectural wonders in Berlin
Competing political ideologies manifested themselves in the urban landscape of the city whilst radical design movements played an important role in shaping Berlin’s landscape. Continue reading 10 must-see architectural wonders in Berlin
Jumping on the bandwagon of VR
The problem in the field of architectural visualisation is quite simple, the inability to get a complete picture of the space in one go. So it is quite obvious that the answer to it should be quite simple as well. Continue reading Jumping on the bandwagon of VR
Walking as a design method
It is difficult to perceive something as mundane and involuntary as the action of walking as a technique of architectural analysis and design. But, it barely has an equal as a method of such. Continue reading Walking as a design method
