Being AWSOMATIC !

Architects use geometry to study and divide space as well as draft detailed building plans. Architectural geometry is an area of research that combines applied geometry and architecture, which looks at the design, analysis, and manufacturing processes. Designers, Builders, and engineers rely on geometric principles to create structures safely. Designers apply geometry to make the aesthetically pleasing spaces Architects also use geometry by the composition of certain shapes to form their building’s skeleton & structure. Sharing the importance of Geometry in Architecture, here are 4 interesting facts emphasizing its importance.

Contributing to developing smart solutions in Architecture & Design, India has been progressing quite well. Acquiring incredible ratings from sustainable rating systems, both nationally and internationally, thus improving the environment with better building practices. By improving energy efficiency, green buildings also help reduce indoor air pollutants related to serious health issues. Out of the many incredible sustainable buildings in India, here are some of the most fascinating green buildings!

Storytelling is an art and so is the art to represent it in buildings. Architecture is an ever-present form of visual storytelling. The built environment has the ability to capture the history of a place and tell that story through space. Architecture forms a visual, spatial link between the past, present, and future, becoming a point in the timeline of a place and culture. Here are some buildings that have a story to tell, hears them out!

Exploring my city’s architecture, Chennai has been a long-term adventure, as residing here for all these years of my life & now as an Architect ( Portfolio ), the way of perceiving it has changed a lot more and transformed into something more beautiful. Chennai city is one of the famous cities of India and is the capital city of Tamil Nadu, which has been the home of the Tamil language for more than 2,000 years. If not for its present merits, the city is worth paying a visit just to be in the presence of a culture and a language that predates even the Roman Empire. Architecture here is known for its highly ornamented temples, shrines, and churches. With diversification in styles, typologies, and touristic attraction – the architectural aura set it apart like no other city. Deep diving into the actual architectural essence of the place, let’s explore some of its most fantastic architecture & its features.

As a former architect student during my B.Arch ( Bachelor of Architecture) @   AMS Academy of Architecture , I was quite fortunate to visit many places and buildings present locally, nationally, and internationally. Purposes of these visits were usually either of the following; site study, Still-life sketching exercises, research and documentation of areas, case studies, Class trips, Architectural competitions, and so on.  It has been an epic journey so far and so let me share with you some of my iconic trips and places visited along with a short note about them, and the purpose of my visits during my course.

2021 has a lot in store for us, architecture-wise. National & International Architecture projects that are and will be making the headlines as they stand amongst the most awaited structures of  2021 . These striking one-of-a-kind buildings are all set to be completed by this year and some already inaugurated recently as they start their operation soon. Embracing greatness in the field of architecture & design here’s presenting 10 anticipated projects of 2021 along with 5 of their most AWSOMATIC facts.

Celebrating the Silver Jubilee mark of 25 blogs, I present to you this highly informative & creative blog on "Nature & Architecture" . Putting light on the many ways architecture is connected to nature, its impact on the environment & the major points on what Architects  solely  hold responsibility  for at all times. So let's look at 5 amazing ways nature & architecture speak out a language common to all!

Over the period of time, many famous architects have stated their own golden commandments of Architecture. After completing my Masters of Architecture (M.Arch) I gained more clarity on the many sub-sets to this amazing practice & profession. And so covering all the most important factors under this multidisciplinary field, here I present after careful consideration my version for “10 Commandments of Architecture”

  As an Architect , visiting spectacular structures all over the world, like the building in this Blog’s banner – The Petronas Twin Towers in Malaysia and other great structures that achieved extravagant recognition have always bought great inspiration & amazed me. Structures which are the tallest, largest, longest, etc have managed to make their mark with their splendid architecture .  Here are 5 amazing record-breaking structures that’ll make you say “That’s AWSOMATIC!” So here are some of their quick facts & milestones achieved. 

  The golden quotes from my industry, Architecture & Design are the thrust of this blog. So why is Architecture so special of a profession to all, apart from it being able to create something that would remain for a lifetime, it’s more than what it speaks for & we as Architects should feel the need to create that difference by our creation, isn't it?  “Architecture should make us feel different if not, engineering should be enough”  – Daniel Libeskind.  As covered in my earlier blog about this Superpower i.e. architecture, The 5 Fun-Facts of a Superpower . Here let’s look at how we can create an impact with our work, through 5 inspiring golden quotes by famous Architects while getting enlightened on some of their works & the notion to have created a difference. 1. First Golden Quote Being clear as a client on how you plan to use your spaces is one thing, but telling the architect how to design those spaces is a whole different thing. An architect c...