Architecture

Frank Gehry, the most celebrated architect of his time, passes away at 96

Frank Gehry, who designed some of most imaginative buildings ever constructed and achieved a level of worldwide acclaim seldom afforded any architect, has died. He was 96. Gehry died Friday in his home in Santa Monica after a brief respiratory illness, said Meaghan Lloyd, chief of staff at Gehry Partners LLP. Gehry's fascination with modern pop art led to the creation of some of the most striking buildings ever constructed. Among his many masterpieces are the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain; The Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles and Berlin's DZ Bank Building. He also designed an expansion of Facebook's Northern California headquarters at the insistence of the company's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg. Gehry was awarded every major prize architecture has to offer, including the field's top honour, the Pritzker Prize, for what has been described as refreshingly original and totally American work. Other honours include the Royal Institute of British Architects gold medal, the Americans

Pachchikari artisans of Agra struggle to keep Taj Mahal's legacy alive

Once a thriving craft adorning the Taj Mahal, Pachchikari now battles low demand, poor earnings and fading interest among artisans, who seek government aid to revive the dying art

From 2 hours to 2 minutes: China unveils world's tallest bridge in Guizhou

China's Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, the world's tallest at 625 metres, opens to traffic, cutting a two-hour canyon journey to just two minutes for travellers

A home that truly knows you: A new era of smart luxury living is here

The smartest homes are not the ones that dazzle with tech, but the ones that disappear into your daily life while quietly elevating it

Earthy elegance: Sustainable sanctuaries are redefining the idea of luxury

Glass facades and air-conditioned enclaves are giving way to spaces that breathe - homes that reflect a deeper connection to nature, heritage, and well-being

The fine art of luxurious living: Inside Raseel Gujral Ansal's bungalow

Sheltered from the chaos of Delhi, Raseel Gujral Ansal's home is an ode to her father, the artist Satish Gujral, and an extension of herself

Soaked in luxury: Bathrooms take centre stage in modern home design

Bathrooms are no longer just ordinary, small spaces in a home. They're taking centre stage and becoming sanctuaries of quiet luxury and comfort

Home in on couture: Six designers share their home decor philosophy

Home decor has seen a surge, with couturiers offering a piece of their ideology in tableware, wallpaper, upholstery, carpets, textile artworks, lamps, and room dividers

Function meets fantasy: How stylish is your furniture in today's homes?

The days of defining luxury with gilded, heavy furniture are gone. A quiet revolution is taking place in the most fashionable homes of India

Room with a view: Tech-savvy home theatres redefine the movie experience

Budgets for high-end home entertainment rooms can range from ₹25-30 lakh to several crores

Designer havens: Tahiliani Homes is all about 'bringing the outside in'

"The concept of cross-ventilation is vanishing in new buildings, but wisdom is in recognising what works where & why"

Mangesh Annachhatre: The Financial Architect Behind Sustainable Growth

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China's Liu Jiakun wins Pritzker Prize for people-centric architecture

The annual Pritzker Architecture Prize has been awarded to Liu Jiakun of China, who earned the field's highest honour for affirming architecture that celebrates the lives of ordinary citizens, organizers announced Tuesday. Liu, based in Chengdu in China's southwestern Sichuan region, has said that the purpose of his architecture is to create a beautiful, just and dignified living environment, and that he tries to balance commercial needs with the human needs of the public. The architect upholds the transcendent power of the built environment through the harmonizing of cultural, historical, emotional and social dimensions, using architecture to forge community, inspire compassion and elevate the human spirit, Pritzker organizers said in a statement. Liu is known for creating public areas in highly populated cities where there is little public space, forging a positive relationship between density and open space, the statement said. Organizers cited his West Village in Chengdu, a 201

Mr. Praveen Sivathapandi: A Trailblazer in Solutions Architecture and Enterprise Transformation

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Sawai the most luxurious project of Jaipur, offer Vertical Villa Living

Sawai- A New Era of Luxury Vertical Villa Living in Jaipur

Ratan Tata and Christopher Benninger: Champions of Indian aesthetics

The aesthetics of Ratan Tata and Christopher Benninger made India a nicer physical place

Delhi Architect Joins Felicity Street Investments in Philadelphia, PA as Partner/Head of Construction and Sustainability

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Vishwakarma Puja 2024: Date, history, significance, timings and more

Vishwakarma Puja is a celebration of the birth anniversary of Lord Vishwakarma. He is considered as the creator of the universe. As per the Drik Panchang, this year, the day falls on Sept 16

Urban renewal: Builders ride the redevelopment wave in major Indian cities

Space crunch, need for efficient land use prompt both firms and govt bodies to follow trend

Curtains to ventilation: How to protect your home in extreme heat

Furnishing and wall colours will add to the comfort of living in summers