Chicago isn’t just another city, it’s a living museum of architectural wonders. As someone who studied architecture, the names Mies van der Rohe, Frank Lloyd Wright, Philip Johnson, Frank Gehry and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) were part of my textbooks. But walking through Chicago, seeing their creations up close, was an experience that no […]
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In our journey as architects in Kerala, we have had the privilege of delving into the rich tapestry of traditional architecture across India. As we ventured to present a conceptual design for a captivating farm resort in a serene village outside Hyderabad, our exploration led us to the timeless charm of Andhra’s traditional houses. These […]
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There is a graciousness to Trivandrum uncommon to most Kerala cities & the ambience extends outwards along the Kanyakumari-Trivandrum route.Our visit to Padmanabhapuram palace meant poring over travelogues, route maps, blogs, but nothing can prepare one for the magnificence of the palace complex. Nestled in Tamil Nadu this oasis of Kerala is around 150 acres. […]
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Bali has much more to offer than stretches of golden beaches…The Balinese are renowned for their highly developed arts ,encompassing traditional and modern dance, including the amazing Kechak ,(or Monkey dance) from the Ramayana where the background score is dramatically provided by a group of male artists, puppetry,highly skilled metal work including silver/gold jewellery,stone carving […]
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The name Myanmar conjures up images of a vast and romantic landscape, misty hills and myriads of stupas rising from the earth, vivid patch work hues of farmland, the mighty Irrawady river floating rafts of teak wood logs from the forests of the North. The ubiquitous maroon clad monks holding translucent rice paper and bamboo […]
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“ Kashi Vishalakshmi Madurai Meenakshy, Kanchipuram Kamakshi”.. Chanted our knowledgeable driver , Alagesan , as we crossed the railway tracks to the old temple town of Kanchipuram the seat of the pallavas ,cholas and vijayanagaram empire .We were on the trail of Kanjipuram Idlis, temples and silks at 8 am on an overcast Sunday morning […]
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Is there a greater joy than simply taking a brush and dabbing some paint onto walls?? This was what I did in just half an hour of fun time at my Barefoot farm in Kanthaloor yesterday. You can say that it was an outburst of the admiration that I have for the artistic efforts of […]
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Kayamkulam…. and the Colours of… I spend a beautiful morning driving along the coastline of Kerala, through the interiors of Kayamkulam on surprisingly smooth roads lined with swaying coconut palms… Rural unspoilt Kerala at its most enchanting.. Fish kalams, birds both native and migratory fisher folk in a frenzy of activity creating visuals of bold […]
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Kerala is a flourishing hub of residential plots and spaces as it is one of the most favoured locations to live in by many people across the country. As there is a surge in the number of incoming people due to the growing number of houses and luxury apartments, the need for living areas also […]
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In the midst of hustle and bustle of city life, people choose to live in flats or apartments due to the comfy it offers. One of the main advantage of opting it is that individuals don’t have to bother about the construction or maintenance as architects in Kerala completely takes care of the process. Even though […]
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