Nurturing Environment Conscious Architects: TSAP

"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...

  Principles of Depth in Architectural Sketching   Introduction While doing Architectural sketches we often come across a question - How to Add depth to a sketch? There are many techniques that can be incorporated for adding intense depth or realism in any sketch. Architectural sketches are of various genre , some are just line drawings where as others may communicate the figure and ground relation using shade and shadows. This Blog is a visual narrative of the few principles for understanding and applying techniques to add depth in the sketches. The principles given here can be applied individually or in totality to create an effective sketch.   I am sure that you will have immediate transformation by careful application of these principles. (For any details contact us) Website: www.tsapmumbai.in E-mail: tsap@thakureducation.org Contact: 022-67308001/02 Whatsapp: +91-9833665446 Happy Sketching!!!!!!   Prepared By Ar. Anshul D Sinha Assistant prof...

  “Everything that slows us down and forces patience, everything that sets us back into the slow circles of nature is a help. Creating Terrariums is one such instrument of grace.”   Do you have love for nature or gardening, but lack the space? Do you love plants, but don’t have patience to maintain them? Do you want to insert a bit of green into your homes or office spaces or simply wish to put smile on your friends face with a “ living gift ”? If the answer to any of the above is an enthusiastic “ yes ”, then all you need is a homemade terrarium for yourself. These small sized mini ecosystems have a big impact on us & our surroundings. Nowadays it is observed that people are having growing interests in Biophilic living and looking for the connect with nature. Let’s explore how these mini-ecosystems of terrariums could benefit us more… What are Terrariums? Terrarium are self-contained miniature green pockets created inside a clear enclosure ( limited to a c...