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Lesser-known Architectural Marvels in the World’s Top Cities You’ve Never Heard of! – Part 2

In Part 1, we explored how iconic architecture can shape our understanding of a city, while also reminding us that it's often the lesser-known architectural marvels that reveal the deepest layers. In this second part, we continue our journey through some other top cities in the world, and look around quiet street corners to discover…

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Lesser-known Architectural Marvels in the World’s Top Cities You’ve Never Heard of!

The world’s most popular cities draw millions of visitors each year. Yet, many of their most fascinating corners remain surprisingly overlooked. As most tourists stick to famous circuits of Instagram-approved attractions, equally wonderful, lesser-known architectural marvels quietly go unnoticed. Architecture is the living embodiment of history, offering insight into the societies that created it. Iconic…

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Is This The New Changemaker: Human-Centered Design in Architecture

Understanding Human-Centred Design The Importance of Human-Centred Design in Urban Planning Trends in User-Centred Architectural Design The Role of Inclusive Architecture How to Implement Human-Centred Design in Buildings Future Trends in Sustainable Design Practices What do we mean when we talk about human-centered design in architecture? Intrinsically, it?s about putting people at the soul…

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Inside Greenlab Diamonds Factory: A Look at The Eco-Friendly Diamond Production Centre

Project: Greenlab Diamonds Factory, Surat, India Architects: Design Work Group Area: 16260 m? Year of completion: 2022 Photography: Vinay Panjvani Design Work Group is in the news for designing GreenLab Diamonds Factory, a first-of-its-kind diamond factory with innovative diamond production processes that manufacture lab-grown diamonds. Greenlab Diamon Factory breaks all the conventional factory aesthetics of boring and lifeless forms and…

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Will The ’15-Minute Cities’ Foster A Happy Urban Living?

What is the 15-minute city concept? Benefits, Limitations, and its ImpactBenefits Challenges Paris and its 15-minute neighbourhoods Does the idea of 15-minute cities have roots in India? During the COVID-19 pandemic, commuting distances to access preliminary services and continuing daily activities became difficult. Social distancing came into action and our neighborhoods were the maximum…

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Why Californian Architectural Style Is Just So Cool

History of Californian architectural stylesSpanish Colonial and Mission Revival Craftsman style? Art Deco and Streamline Moderne Mid-Century Modernism Postmodernism and Deconstructivism Contemporary Architecture Key characteristics of Californian Architecture style Conclusion You may have never visited California, but you likely know more about its architecture than you think. Californian architectural styles are rich in…

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The Mastery of Marcio Kogan Architecture

Early days Connect to Brazil The Marbella Marvel? A visit to India Minotti Marcio Kogan Architecture curates living and breathing works of art; not just conventional architectural structures. This Brazilian modernist architect opened a new realm of architecture into the world. With Studio MK27 making its way into the urban environment of Peru, Uruguay, Chile,…

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