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Architectural Alchemy: Unveiling the Magic of Indo-Saracenic Architecture

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India is a diverse country with various architectural styles. Whether it is the vernacular architecture of the south or the Brutalist architecture rampant in the northern belt, the nation boasts of a plethora of designs. Every new ruling party (the Mughals, the princes, and more) produced marvellous architectural wonders which still stand today. When India […]

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Sacred Peaks: Exploring the Nagara Style of Temple Architecture in India

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There are more than 2 million Hindu temples in India, showcasing a vast variety of architectural styles that are highly influenced by the region they belong to. The notion of space and time has been envisioned beautifully in Indian architecture. The art and architecture that we see in Hindu temples all hail from one scripture

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Saudi Arabia’s $500 Billion Vision: Navigating the Shift from Oil to Foreign Investments in NEOM’s Megacity Masterplan

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Introduction Redefining the future of urban living is the goal of Neom, the ground-breaking urban initiative that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman unveiled in 2017. Neom, which would take up 26,500 square kilometres in the northwest Tabuk Province, has ambitions to build a floating industrial complex, a global commerce hub, opulent vacation destinations, and

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Clay Carvings: Exploring the Terracotta Temples of Bishnupur, West Bengal

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You may have seen many terracotta pots and everyday use items, horses and even the army of Qin Shi Huang of China, but India has its very own temple structure made of terracotta in Bishnupur, West Bengal. Terracotta as you may know has its origins in Indus Valley Civilisation, where burnt clay was used to

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Mobile Walls: Adapting Architectural Boundaries in Contemporary Design

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Introduction  The idea of mobile walls has become a revolutionary force in the field of architecture, upending the notion that architectural elements must always remain static. These moveable walls, also known as mobile partitions, reinvent space boundaries and provide a flexible and dynamic response to the demands of modern architecture. With moveable walls, the traditional

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