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The Art of Space: Colour Theory in Architectural Design

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  When you think of space, you may first imagine a vast, open area — a canvas upon which the environment is painted. What many overlook, however, is how the smallest of elements, such as colour, can define the very essence of that space . Colour, in the context of architecture is more than a superficial detail — it is an essential force that dictates mood, perception , and even physical experience of space within a room or building. Colour art in architectural design has come a long way from simple ornamentation, becoming an all-pervasive tool employed to dictate how we feel and behave in spaces. This dynamic relationship between colour and space is governed by colour theory, a field that has informed some of the most iconic architectural designs throughout history.   Colour and Architecture: Where Perception Meets Structure   Colour is not simply an optical phenomenon. It influences how we experience the world, subtly shaping our emotions, interactions, and even the p...

ORIGAMI – A SPACE MAKING TOOL

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"When you fold, the ritual and the act of creation is more important than the final result. When your hands are busy, your heart is serene" - Akira Yoshizawa Have you ever tried making something out of the paper in your childhood? I am sure, most of you would have tried your hands in making paper boats with simple folds of paper. Such brief episodes with paper made us feel mindful & brought us sheer joy . One such art form associated with the paper is Origami. The slow & precise act of paper fold, carefully made with presence of mind can aid relaxation, concentration, bring hand to eye coordination & sharpen our memory , which is the true remedy of our times today. This favourite pastime of Japanese people has now reached globally & has been the source of inspiration to many. Used as part of Japanese etiquette of Gift giving & paper adornments, Origami had been used as token of good luck to share with loved ones. Fig: Origami practiced by Japanese Women...

DEMYSTIFYING ARCHITECTURE OF AR. DANIEL LIBESKIND

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  DEMYSTIFYING ARCHITECTURE OF AR. DANIEL LIBESKIND                        (https://www.inexhibit.com/architects-artists/daniel-libeskind-works-of-architecture-art-and-design/, n.d.)                         The aim here is to have an overview on the works of Daniel Libeskind, along with his talk on the subject of his Architectural practice. Daniel Libeskind has been labelled amongst the Deconstructivist Architects to the likes of Zaha Hadid, and others. However, Architecture of Daniel doesn’t represent any stylization or pattern, it is an ideological pedagogy that sets itself in the emotion of the site, program and culture. His style of Architecture is unique and believes in narration of a story. He says “It’s not the material that makes architecture”. According to him it is a story told through lig...