Blogs Posts in Classic Architectures category; 112 blog posts

Influence of Islam and the Mughal Architecture

With the advent of Islam, the erstwhile Indian architecture was slightly adapted to allow the traditions of the new religion, but it remained strongly Indian at its heart and character. Arches and domes began to be used and the mosque or ma [...]

Posted On : Dec, 10 2009 | Comments : 0

THE CLASSIC STYLE OF MODERN ARCHITECTURE

Style is not limited to just the clothes that we wear. Traces of intricate styling and detailing can be found in electronic devises such as cell phones, gps systems, mp3 players as well as this laptop that I am currently typing on. As you [...]

Posted On : Dec, 07 2009 | Comments : 0

Archaistic architectures at Sanxian Mountain in Penglai

Photo taken on Jan. 31 shows archaistic architectures at Sanxian Mountain scenery area in Penglai, east China's Shandong Province. The archaistic architectures completed and opened to visitors in these days.(Xinhua Photo/Chu Yang) Photo [...]

Posted On : Nov, 03 2009 | Comments : 0

Designing for High and Low

PETER PENNOYER and Anne Walker, the authors of erudite, luxuriously illustrated monographs about lesser-known architects, have now published “The Architecture of Grosvenor Atterbury” (W. W. Norton). This versatile architect rang [...]

Posted On : Oct, 23 2009 | Comments : 0

When Columbus Discovered Modern Architecture

In most ways, Columbus is a typical Indiana town. It's small (population 39,000), the cost of living is low, there's very little crime, and the leading industries are manufacturing, health care, and construction. But as you emerge from the [...]

Posted On : Oct, 01 2009 | Comments : 0

Classical Architecture in the downtown core of Toronto

Many buildings throughout the city of Toronto are neoteric, technological savvy and upscale towers however, that does not mean there are no classic little gems that enrich Torontonians and tourists with culture. Viewers of this tour, if [...]

Posted On : Sep, 09 2009 | Comments : 0

Built to change

At the Edinburgh festival this year, a debate was held in the extraordinary parliament hall at Holyrood. The motion for debate had filled the hall with architects – and plenty of people who were very angry with them: "What do we [...]

Posted On : Sep, 05 2009 | Comments : 0

Archaistic architectures at Sanxian Mountain in Penglai

shows archaistic architectures at Sanxian Mountain scenery area in Penglai, east China's Shandong Province. The archaistic architectures completed and opened to visitors in these days.(Xinhua Photo/Chu Yang)

Posted On : Aug, 27 2009 | Comments : 0

Mosques and modernity

The threshold of the Jamme Masjid (Great Mosque) in London’s Brick Lane consists of a tatty set of worn steps rising to an inconspicuous door, its once creamy paint scuffed and dirty. From the cheap aluminium door handle hangs a loop [...]

Posted On : Aug, 15 2009 | Comments : 0

Architecture Pakistan - Bhong Mosque

Pakistan has numerous mosques which are envy of the world because of their architecture as well as detailed decoration. This is our second post in the series of highlighting such grand mosque architecture in Pakistan. Our first post of th [...]

Posted On : Jul, 28 2009 | Comments : 0

Infonic expands management team

The company, headquartered in Zurich, has also established a New York office headed by Piraino. I'm delighted to welcome Nolan Phillips and Bridget Piraino to the executive team. Their extensive industry experience will play a pivotal role [...]

Posted On : Jul, 27 2009 | Comments : 0

Temple at Paestum

To me this is one of the most satisfying works of art in the world. I can only think of it as we have it now, a ruin; its spare, bare qualities and open roof emphasize and at the same time diminish its immense physicality and weight. The rh [...]

Posted On : Jul, 27 2009 | Comments : 0

Architecture Has Much To Learn From Game Design

Architecture has much to learn from video games. So said a group of architects and game artists speaking at a panel session at Brighton's Develop conference, where they explained in-depth the fascinating relationship between games and real- [...]

Posted On : Jul, 16 2009 | Comments : 0

Ian Cubitt Granny Flats from Classic Home Improvements with ...

Ian Cubitt's Classic Home Improvements have revealed a new revolution for families seeking an affordable housing option. Research conducted by the company has uncovered a ruling by the Office of State Revenue NSW which allows, in certain i [...]

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