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Great Expectations: Christopher Benninger’s Final Testament to Architecture

Five individuals, Barjor Mehta, Karan S. Gandhi, Ram Prasad Akkisetti, Tridip Suhrud, and Bimal Patel, standing side by side, each holding a copy of Great Expectations: Notes to an Architect by Christopher Benninger, during the book launch event at CEPT University. The backdrop is minimal with greenery visible on the side.

Introduction Christopher Benninger regarded as a legendary figure of Indian and international architecture, had built a great legacy which will keep inspiring generations. Great Expectations: Notes to an Architect, his most recent and final book, published posthumously in October 2024, is a sequel of sorts to his bestselling 2011 title, Letters to a Young Architect, […]

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The Spanish Californian Fusion: Mission Revival Architecture

Everything to Know About Mission Revival Architecture Mission Revival Architecture evokes the spirit of early California and the Mediterranean region, drawing inspiration from the Spanish missions established along the coast between 1769 and 1823. This architectural style is still known for its romanticism and continues to influence design today. With its signature features and emphasis

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Here’s Why We Love Federal Architecture Style!

Everything You Must Know About Federal Architecture Style After the American Revolution, a new style of architecture was born in 1780-1830. It was at its peak in 1785-1815. Federal style architecture is also called Adamesque architecture, alluding to English architect, Robert Adam. It was Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Latrobe, and their contemporaries who modified Palladian architecture

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8 Signs To Look Out For In Mediterranean Revival Architecture

Everything to Know About Mediterranean Revival Style Architecture The 19th century saw the introduction of Mediterranean Revival architecture in the Northern American states. It has multiple features borrowed from Moorish architecture, Venetian Gothic architecture, Beaux-Arts, Italian Renaissance, French Colonial, Spanish Renaissance, and Spanish Colonial architecture. It was the newest fashion in the 1920s and 1930s,

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The ‘New England’ Way of Living: American Shingle Style Architecture

Everything to Know About Shingle Style Architecture Following the Centennial celebration in 1876, there was a renewed interest in Colonial American architecture, which was combined with English sensibilities to create the Shingle style. Seldom, the modern Shingle style architecture is seen as a development of the Queen Anne style, which was influenced by the early

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Daniel Libeskind: A Visionary Architect Redefining Contemporary Design

Who is Architect Daniel Libeskind? Daniel Libeskind is a globally renowned architect known for his bold, dynamic designs that challenge conventional architectural norms. His work is often associated with deconstructivism breaking traditional architectural forms into fragmented and angular shapes. Born in Poland in 1946, Libeskind’s early influences stemmed from his personal history. One of Libeskind’s

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The Impressive Architecture and Collection at the Indian Museum Kolkata

All About Indian Museum Kolkata West Bengal The Indian Museum Kolkata, also known as ‘Jadughar’ is located in Central Kolkata, West Bengal. It was formerly known as the Imperial Museum of Calcutta. The collection makes it the oldest and largest museum in Asia of its kind. It is the ninth oldest museum in the world.

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The Architecture of the 419-Year-Old Basílica Do Bom Jesus

Basilica of Bom Jesus Photos, History, and More While Goa is indeed the party capital of India, the Konkan region is also famous for marvellous Portuguese architecture. One of them is the Catholic basilica called the Basilica of Bom Jesus (also known as Basílica do Bom Jesus or Borea Jezuchi Bajilika). The building houses the

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The Tower of Silence Might Be a Distant Memory, but Its Architecture Isn’t

The Forgotten Architecture of the Tower of Silence The media has been flooded with the news of Ratan Naval Tata’s demise. Although Parsi, it was shocking to find that he wasn’t cremated according to the traditional Zoroastrian funerary rites. While it might seem like an odd thing, the practice has slowly been going defunct, as

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Designing the Perfect Digital Nomad Workplace

Elements in a Digital Nomad Workplace Experts estimate that by 2035, over a billion people will acclimate to a life of digital nomadism. Reliable and inexpensive technology combined with employees’ growing mobility gives rise to a new way of living and working called digital nomads. As the digital nomad lifestyle gains popularity, understanding the architecture

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