Architecture We Offer
Traditional and Vernacular Architecture
Indian Architecture: Includes styles like Dravidian (South Indian temples), Nagara (North Indian temples), Mughal (e.g., Taj Mahal), and Rajasthani (palaces and forts).
Chinese Architecture: Emphasizes symmetry, wooden structures, curved roofs (e.g., Forbidden City).
Islamic Architecture: Features domes, minarets, intricate geometric patterns, and calligraphy (e.g., Alhambra, Blue Mosque).
Japanese Architecture: Minimalist design with wood and paper materials, sliding doors, and harmony with nature (e.g., Kyoto temples).
European Medieval: Gothic (Notre Dame), Romanesque (Durham Cathedral), and Renaissance (Florence Cathedral).
African Vernacular: Includes mud-brick homes (e.g., Great Mosque of Djenné in Mali) and grass-thatched roofs.
Native American: Adobe-style homes in the Americas and teepees among nomadic tribes.
Classical Architecture
Greek: Use of columns (Doric, Ionic, Corinthian), symmetry, and proportion (e.g., Parthenon).
Roman: Introduced arches, vaults, and domes (e.g., Colosseum, Pantheon).
Modern Architectural Movements
Art Deco (1920s–1930s): Ornamental designs, geometric patterns, and vibrant colors (e.g., Chrysler Building in New York).
Modernism (1900s–1970s): Minimalist, functional designs using glass, steel, and concrete (e.g., Bauhaus buildings in Germany).
Brutalism (1950s–1970s): Massive, raw concrete structures with block-like forms (e.g., Trellick Tower in London).
Contemporary and Futuristic Styles
Deconstructivism: Asymmetry, fragmented forms, and non-linear designs (e.g., Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao).
High-Tech Architecture: Focuses on technology and materials like steel and glass (e.g., Centre Pompidou in Paris).
Sustainable Architecture: Eco-friendly designs incorporating solar panels, green roofs, and natural ventilation (e.g., Bosco Verticale in Milan).
Regional and Influenced Styles
Scandinavian Minimalism: Clean lines, functional design, and natural light (e.g., Alvar Aalto’s works).
Latin American Modernism: Bold colors, natural materials, and connection to the environment (e.g., works of Luis Barragán).
Tropical Modernism: Combines modern design with local climate considerations, common in Southeast Asia (e.g., works by Geoffrey Bawa in Sri Lanka).
Postmodernism
Combines modern techniques with historical and decorative elements, often with playful and ironic touches (e.g., Piazza d’Italia in New Orleans).
Skyscraper and Urban Styles
Chicago School: Early skyscrapers with steel framing (e.g., Willis Tower).
International Style: Glass-box skyscrapers with minimalist design (e.g., Lever House in New York).