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It is the season where celebrities walk down the red carpet showcasing exquisite ensembles, a season where designers go crazy with their concepts created to align with the theme. You…

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Jun 2024

Articles

Balancing Functionality And Sustainability In Contemporary Furniture Design

The Rise of Sustainable Furniture Innovative Materials and Production Methods Multifunctional Designs: The Future of Functional Furniture Case Examples in Contemporary Furniture Design Conclusion With consumers becoming more environmentally aware,…

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Jun 2024

Stories

India’s first known women architect: Eulie Chowdhury

Early Life and Education The Chandigarh Project Expertise and Contributions Beyond Architecture Urmila ?Eulie??Chowdhary is a name rarely heard in Indian architecture history when talking about the Indian proteges of…

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Jun 2024

Projects

Breathing New Life Through Design: Shenzhen Women & Children’s Centre by MVRDV

Project: Shenzhen Women & Children's Centre, Shenzhen, China Architects: MVRDV Area: 57900 m? Year of completion: 2023 Photography: Xia Zhi Shenzhen Women & Children's Centre by MVRDV Architects is…

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Jun 2024

News

The Rise of Mixed-Use Developments: Building Communities, Maximizing Land Use, and Facing Modern Challenges

Benefits of Mixed-Use Buildings Architectural Trends in Mixed-Use Buildings Hudson Yards, New York City One Central Park, Sydney Marina Bay Sands, Singapore Future Prospects Challenges In the changing scene of…

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Jun 2024

Articles

Are Indian Building Code Standards Over-Reinforced and Overusing Materials?

The Foundation of Safety: A Historical Perspective Real-World Impacts: Stories from the Field The Economic and Environmental Cost Striking a Balance: The Need for a Nuanced Approach Innovations and Alternatives…

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Jun 2024

Travel

Rome’s Architectural Marvels Beyond The Colosseum

The Pantheon: A Testament to Ancient Roman Architecture Vatican City: A Sanctuary of Religious and Architectural Splendor The Roman Forum: A Glimpse into the Civic Heart of Ancient Rome The…

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Jun 2024

News

Sit In Style: Top 10 Trending Chairs Designs Of 2024

Just Like Sausages Smooth Like Butter More Than 'Just A Chair' Scandinavian Minimalism Being Eco-Friendly Rattan Chairs Tech-Integrated Chairs To WFM Opting for Flexibility Old is New The furniture industry,…

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Jun 2024

News

Will AI Replace You as an Architect?

Technological hurricanes bring forth leaps in industries. CAD did this to architecture a few decades ago, and now AI is here to do the same. Only this time, more disruptive. …

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Jun 2024

Articles SMART Exclusive

5 Things You Should Know Before Starting Your Career in Architecture

1. The Pay Comes Really Late. Be Prepared. 2. Architecture is About 10% Creative and 90% Technical. 3. Out of the Textbook, into the Market. 4. Architecture is a…