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Christopher Benninger on Architecture: Moving Away from the Blind Leading the Blind (part-4)

Notes to an architect

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, and a philosophical

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Hands-On Work Inspires Love for Authenticity,” Christopher Benninger Advises Architecture Students (Part 3)

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, and a philosophical

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Christopher Benninger: We Must Move from Talking in the Air to Writing Serious Texts on Paper (Part-2)

A bustling architectural studio filled with students working at drafting tables, sketching and discussing designs. The industrial-style space features high ceilings, large windows, and shelves filled with books and supplies, creating a vibrant and collaborative atmosphere.

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, and a philosophical

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The History of Fan Art?

Two superheroes in vibrant red and black costumes sitting on a wooden boat in a serene turquoise lagoon, surrounded by lush palm trees and overwater bungalows in the background, exuding a fun and adventurous vibe.

Fan art is a curious thing, a sign of fans’ limitless creativity and unending desire to pay tribute to their beloved characters, stories or public figures, sometimes with amazing talent and other times with a “well, they tried” energy. But where does the charming cocktail of admiration and artistic fervour come from? Spoiler alert: fan

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Christopher Benninger on Shaping the Future of Architectural Education in India: Moving Beyond the ‘Great Man’ Theory (Part-1)

A futuristic architectural workspace with urban cityscapes in the background, featuring professionals collaborating on designs and surrounded by innovative and sustainable architectural models.

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, and a philosophical

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