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Materiality of ideas

Posted on September 12, 2012 by amusingelephant

Architecture is the art of blending culture with emotions; it is multi-sensory and manifests itself through materials. Building materials and construction techniques act as mediators for this blending. Materials and their inherent qualities evoke feelings and reveal the meaning behind … Continue reading →

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Architecture in India since 1990: a survey of the contemporary built environment in India

Posted on September 13, 2011 by amusingelephant

Rahul Mehrotra a practicing architect and urban designer in Mumbai and Boston, where he also teaches at Harvard University was on a seven city tour in India to launch his most recent publication – Architecture in India: Since 1990. In … Continue reading →

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