Raj Rewal | Building with Poetry | Urban Narrator | Archgyan
“Architecture is a rare discipline where advancement of science & technology can be fused with poetic and artistic concern for progress with a humane face.” ~ Raj Rewal Asian Games Village, New Delhi – Courtesy of rajrewal.in Raj Rewal – Building with Poetry Raj Rewal, an architect who believes that poetry is carved into a […]
Achyut Kanvinde | A Splash of Brutalism | The Functionalist | Archgyan
Achyut Kanvinde, a functionalist was an Indian Architect known for adding elements of Brutalism in his buildings. He was a pioneer of Modern Architecture. His designs experimented with simple geometrical shapes that imbibed fluidity, giving the building a voice Courtesy of STIR World Achyut Kanvinde – The functionalist He was born in the year 1916, […]
Charles Correa | Climate, Technology, Culture | Archgyan
“Certainly architecture is concerned with much more than just its physical attributes. It is a many-layered thing. Beneath and beyond the strata of function and structure, materials and texture, lie the deepest and most compulsive layers of all.” ~ Charles Correa. Courtesy of www.taubmancollege.umich.edu Charles Correa played a vital role in shaping architecture for post-war […]
B V Doshi | Traditionally Rooted With a Modern Touch | 2018 Pritzker Winner | Archgyan
B.V Doshi aka Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi, a legendary architect who’s known to weave traditional architecture into a modern outlook, has played a huge role in the evolution of Architecture in India. He has shaped the thought process of every architect today with his principles and enthusiasm for design. His buildings create an aura that captivates the […]
Auroville Workshops 2021 | Archgyan
Auroville was born with a vision to bring peace, harmony and self- sufficiency. The structures in Auroville are built with earth as their primary component for construction. The Auroville Earth Institute is a non profit organization that specialize in research, development, promotion and transfer of earth based building technologies. It was founded in the year […]
Earth Building Workshops in India – Bamboo Workshop – Archgyan Blog
Architecture workshops bridge the gap between theory and practice. Most architects imbibe various construction techniques to design better. These organizations revive traditional practices and learn from local communities. Earth building workshops are vital to developing a sustainable future and building with sustainable materials. Earth based materials are acclimatized to architecture in India. The influence of […]
Journey towards a Multi-Skilled Designer & more with Newton D’Souza | AG 57
In this episode we have with us Architect & Professor Newton D’Souza who is presently an Associate Professor for the Department of Interior Architecture, at Florida International University in Miami. He’s been part of our industry for more than 20 years & written numerous research papers, special issue journals and books which have been published […]
Digital Disruptions in the AEC Industry with Jose Oliveira | AG 56
Jose Oliveria talks Digital Disruptions In this episode we have with us the founder of DiRoots, Jose Oliveira. He is a BIM and Automation Strategist. DiRoots is a BIM digital consultancy firm based in UK and they specialize in the development of custom Autodesk, Bricsys, Bentley add-ins, web-based applications and much more. Some of their […]
BIM Certification for Individuals for 2021 | Archgyan
Whether you’ve just entered the BIM space or you’ve been in the industry for long, a BIM certification accelerates your career and helps you gain a competitive edge over fellow professionals. There are plenty certifications offered by these organizations, so keep reading on to find the best certification in accordance to your level of expertise. […]
