History of Architecture Archives - RTF | Rethinking The Future https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/category/history-of-architecture/ Architecture Awards | Courses | Magazine Thu, 29 Jun 2023 09:27:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.1 https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/cropped-rethinkingthefuture-favicon-1-32x32.jpg History of Architecture Archives - RTF | Rethinking The Future https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/category/history-of-architecture/ 32 32 Evolution of South Asian Architecture https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/history-of-architecture/a4663-evolution-of-south-asian-architecture/ Sat, 24 Jul 2021 04:30:58 +0000 https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/?p=255326 ‘A Salad Bowl of Cultures’, as it is known worldwide, South Asia is an embodiment of rich traditions and ethnic discourses. The diverse continuum comprises modern-day nations of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldivian islands. We see a direct reflection of the continuous evolution of these nations’ societies in striking [...]

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]]> Elements of ancient greek architecture https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/architectural-styles/a4622-elements-of-ancient-greek-architecture/ Fri, 16 Jul 2021 11:46:42 +0000 https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/?p=254578 One of the very best instances of a civilization whose contribution to the realm of architecture still wields a strong influence in the way we approach concepts, forms, ideas, decorations, and proportions in design, is Greek Civilization. Touted to have given birth to the modern-day democracy, the Greek society has also left behind awe-inspiring sculptures [...]

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]]> 15 Fine Examples of vaulted ceilings in history https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/history-of-architecture/a4039-15-fine-examples-of-vaulted-ceilings-in-history/ Sat, 01 May 2021 11:30:07 +0000 https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/?p=232365 Vault, a structural member consisting of an arrangement of arches, commonly forming a ceiling or roof, in building construction. There’s been vaulting in ancient Egypt, mainly for drains. As an architectural preference, vaulted ceilings only started centuries ago in cathedrals or basilicas. The potential of the vaulted ceiling to visually and intangibly render a room [...]

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]]> Submerged Cities of the Past https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/history-of-architecture/a4029-submerged-cities-of-the-past/ Fri, 30 Apr 2021 13:25:31 +0000 https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/?p=232037 The stories of flourishing cities and civilizations lost underwater have been common in many regions around the world – one of them being Atlantis from the famous writings of Plato. Whether it be a myth or reality, many historians and archaeologists have been intrigued with the description of Atlantis and in its search have found [...]

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]]> 10 Architecture marvels of the Ancient World and the things we don’t know about them. https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/architectural-facts/a3833-10-architecture-marvels-of-the-ancient-world-and-the-things-we-dont-know-about-them/ Thu, 08 Apr 2021 12:52:41 +0000 https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/?p=225836 The ancient world has been a mystery to researchers and spectators for centuries, and we have not yet been able to explore all its secrets. Ancient architecture has been a topic of wonder to humanity, and it never fails to amaze us. It makes us curious about the origin of humankind and their lifestyle in [...]

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]]> Architecture In Mythology: Architecture As Described In The Mahabharata https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/history-of-architecture/a3627-architecture-in-mythology-architecture-as-described-in-the-mahabharata/ Fri, 19 Mar 2021 08:00:56 +0000 https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/?p=219005 Mahabharata, the great Indian epic that narrates the story of struggles and war between the Pandavas and Kauravas written by Vyasa is the longest known epic poem. There have been any attempts to find out whether this mythological war did occur or not. It is believed that the mythological events related to the epic fall [...]

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]]> Evolution of staircase throughout the history of architecture https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/history-of-architecture/a3470-evolution-of-staircase-throughout-the-history-of-architecture/ Mon, 01 Mar 2021 05:09:14 +0000 https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/?p=213779 A staircase is one of the most important building elements when it comes to constructing a structure with higher levels. The History of Stairs is that the history of longevity itself, of the constant replication of an equivalent structure and performance. And to tell the story of stairs is to tackle the challenge of telling [...]

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]]> Evolution of architecture in Turkey https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/architectural-styles/a3433-evolution-of-architecture-in-turkey/ Sat, 27 Feb 2021 05:30:31 +0000 https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/?p=212504 “If one had but a single glance to give the world, one should gaze on Istanbul”-Alphonse de Lamartine The republic of Turkey, known for its rich heritage, is situated both Europe and Asia hence the diverse and mixed background. Architecture in Turkey has a mix of both of Asia and European character in its urban [...]

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]]> 15 UNESCO Heritage Islamic Structures in the world https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/history-of-architecture/a3364-15-unesco-heritage-islamic-structures-in-the-world/ Fri, 19 Feb 2021 09:54:00 +0000 https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/?p=209681 Islamic Architecture is a process that has been observed and progressed over the years, tangible traces of a culture so diverse, and rich in its expression, each line and curve represented geometrically. Intricacy in the bedecked walls of each structure is a praise to the historical magnitude of the presence of these empires. Islamic Architecture [...]

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]]> Culture and urbanism: A timeline of turning points https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/history-of-architecture/a3361-culture-and-urbanism-a-timeline-of-turning-points/ Fri, 19 Feb 2021 07:40:14 +0000 https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/?p=209548 Our collective memory of urban space is defined by a marriage of the physical and the emotional. The physical and the emotional go hand-in-hand. Anthropologists, sociologists study the emotional, cultural flux of our spaces, while urban designers, planners and architects try to channel this flux into crystalline manifestations. Culture, a large aspect encompassing a slew [...]

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