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In Buddhist mythology, Jetvana is the name of one of the Buddha’s most important spatial edifice which when literally translated means: the grove of Jeta, land donated to the sangha for founding a monastery. It was of semiotic significance that the site offered by Samir Somaiya owner of the neighboring sugar factory in rural Maharashtra […]

The Carabanchel Housing designed by Dosmasuno Architects is located in Madrid, Spain. The Programme consists of 52 single dwellings, 35 double dwellings, 15 triple dwellings, 104 parking slots and commercial space. The dwellings are designed from an invariable core with a modulated addition which completes the requirements of the program. This fixed core is constructed […]

Marble occurs in huge deposits allowing it to be economically mined on a large scale. It also allows for different sizes and forms of marble. It can be obtained in crushed form to use it as an aggregate in highways, railroad beds, constructing foundations, and for different kinds of constructions. Dimension stone is also produced […]

Marble is a metamorphic rock. It starts life as limestone, a soft stone that, over time, is transformed physically and chemically due to immense heat and pressure. It primarily consists of calcite. Other than calcite, it often contains other minerals such as clay, micas, quartz, iron oxides, and graphite, which result in different colors in […]

Marble, as we all know, has been in use for a very long time. Taj Mahal, Pantheon, Leaning Tower of Pisa are some great examples of the amalgamation of marble with architecture. Marble is undisputedly one of the most popular types of natural stone, and we can find it almost everywhere. So before getting to […]

There are different processes in a rug that can be made. Each of them has its own specialty, look, and effect. Let’s look at a few of those methods. HANDMADE Tufted: These detailed pile rugs are soft, textured, and durable at low pile heights. Hand-Knotted: Meticulously made by professional weavers, these rugs are the most durable, intricate, […]

As buildings are incomplete without the roof, similarly ceilings are also an essential part of the building interiors. A false ceiling provides us with numerous options to play with the aesthetics of the ceiling. The use of false ceiling is not just limited to the aesthetic aspect but also helps control the acoustics, can reflect […]

UNStudio and Bjarke Ingels Group have partnered with Squint/Opera to develop SpaceForm, a virtual, cloud-based platform that facilitates design, review, and collaboration processes for architects and developers. The new virtual workspace developed for the architecture and construction industry aims to fill a gap by creating a viable and sustainable way of collaborating and designing remotely […]

As the pandemic has affected almost every aspect of life, the construction sector is no exception. The pandemic followed by lockdown and various restrictions gave a massive blow to the Construction industry resulting in a steep rise in prices. The price rise is estimated to be about 35% more than last year. There are a […]