Essays on Architect

Charles Eduard Jeanneret was born in 1887 in Switzerland and moved to Paris in 1917 where he spent the rest of his life (Colquhoun, 2002, p.137). After designing and building his first house in 1905 in Switzerland Jeanneret was persuaded to become an architect by...

Ken Yeang (6 October 1948) is an architect, ecologist, planner and author from Malaysia, best known for his ecological architecture and ecomasterplans that have a distinctive green aesthetic. He pioneered an ecology-based architecture (since 1971), working on the theory and practice of sustainable design. The...

Being the only kid in the family, my academic career has progressed in the best possible way so far. I passed out from one of the finest schools in the city, Sri Aurobindo Memorial School, Bangalore. As a kid I used to walk through the...

Inigo Jones has left a legacy in more areas than one. He could easily be considered a renaissance man with his involvement in so many different fields. Perhaps this is due to Vitruvius’ belief that architects should have practical and theoretical knowledge in all the...

In the film Charles Eames is the Architect and the Painter is Ray Eames, Charles is an architect school dropout who never got a license but despite of it he is driven by his curiosity to make or design things like what in the film...

Architecture means life to me, I still remember my strong determination to choose it as a university specialty, although all the hard Conditions that were in my way, I studied architecture and my passion has increased day by day. I am always looking for the...

Frank Gehry is a de-constructivist and one of the most recognizable figures of postmodern architecture. Postmodern architecture is an architectural movement which has shown in the mid of the twentieth century, as a reaction against the strict rules, formality, lack of variation, and ignorance of...

Known for practicing a deconstructive style with his works, Frank Gehry has steadily become a household name in the world of contemporary architecture. The world of architecture has changed its style significantly over the course of human existence ranging from ancient pyramids, gothic cathedrals, to...

Bernard Tschumi is known for his involvement with deconstructivism. This is a style that is related to using unconventional ways to design the structure. His unusual ways are actually what makes his work stand out. However simple or complex the structure may be, Tschumi is...

Many individuals dream of having a lush landscape design that will be the envy of the whole neighbourhood. With the help of Form Landscape Architects, you certainly can. Their whole team of skilled and experienced designers can help you create well-thought of looks that will...

The Italian civilization hosted different arts for ages , it was the home for discoveries and sciences and most importantly for buildings. Through the previous centuries architecture was developed and many styles were created. Taking into consideration the renaissance period and the baroque one. Renaissance...

Every architectural building is complex, whether they appear to be or not. There are so many elements and factors that affect an architect’s design. The architect must think about the buildings functionality and sustainability all which may be affected by environmental and social contexts. The...