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🤔🏛️ Deep Dive into Modern Architecture's "Meaning Overload": In this era of rapid change, it's easy to overlook the intimate dance between us and the structures that surround us. Our stories, beliefs, and aspirations are imprinted upon our cities and landscapes. As historian Yuval Noah Harari posits, a tapestry of tales binds humanity together. Do our buildings and spaces reflect the dreams and fears of our collective psyche? 🔍 What stories do you think our contemporary buildings tell? How do they resonate with our shared narratives? #ArchitectureTheory #MeaningConstruction #IntersubjectiveRealities #BuiltEnvironment #ArchitecturalDialogue #UrbanNarratives #YuvalNoahHarari #ModernSpaces #ArchitecturalStorytelling

Explore the history and remarkable structures that define this architectural movement and stand as a testament to the enduring allure of neoclassicism. From grand government buildings to iconic monuments, this journey through neoclassical architecture reveals how its ideals of symmetry, and classicism shape our built environment. Delve into our recent blog and know the core principles of neoclassicism and five exceptional examples that showcase its enduring legacy. To read more: https://dk.world/3ti6O3j

Check out our latest article on the blog ‘Battle Headquarters: Old Mellifont Abbey and the Battle of the Boyne’ https://lnkd.in/efk4XY7N #visitireland #travelindustry #travelcompany #explorethepast #historyholiday #medieval #architecture #history #historyblog

Exploring the timeless allure of the Golden Ratio in architecture: 🏛️✨ This mathematical harmony, often represented by the divine proportion of 1.618, has been a guiding principle for architects throughout history. From the Parthenon to modern skyscrapers, the Golden Ratio weaves its magic, creating structures that resonate with a captivating sense of balance and beauty. Dive into the symmetrical world where precision meets aesthetics, and let the Golden Ratio be your architectural muse. 📐 #GoldenRatio #ArchitecturalDesign #BalanceAndBeauty

Here are some takeaways from a fantastic article on ArchDaily titled- ‘Finding the Indian in Contemporary Residential Architecture’. The writer Ankitha Gattupalli, has very simply yet effectively noted what the current state and practices of Architecture in our industry looks like. From historical contexts, to what we are doing right, to what we should be doing better, she’s elaborated on all fronts, and we think we have a lot to learn and take away from here. Which new architectural element would you like to see in your new home community? #ArchitectureTakeaways #ArchDaily #IndianArchitecture #ResidentialArchitecture #AnkithaGattupalli #CommunityDevelopment #HomeDesign #Innovation #NewHomeElements

Discussions about the 'value' of #postmodern buildings continues to mostly focus on their #architecture and not their contribution to #urban places and spaces. Not much has changed over the last 50 years in that sense...

Leap Day, that 1 day every 4(ish) years that helps our calendar stay aligned with the solar calendar, was introduced in the 1st century BCE under the Julian Calendar. Also introduced in the 1st century BCE: Roman Architecture! While ancient Romans certainly had buildings before this time, true Roman Architecture in the Tuscan and Composite styles came into being around this time. #Architecture #Design #MCA

In the modern era, a turnaround has taken place in architecture: On the one hand, modernism has found answers in architecture to improve living conditions, on the other hand, the balance of beauty and function has become unbalanced. That is why the return is needed now - it is about a renaissance of beauty. . . #architecture #architecturehistory #history #modernism #modernera #era #function #beauty #annaphilipp #philipparchitekten

🤩One fascinating fact about patios is their historical and cultural significance across the globe, particularly in Mediterranean architecture. The word "patio" itself originates from the Latin word 'patere', which means "to lie open." And now you know!💡🤓 #funfacts #didyouknow #deckdesign #patiocover #deckbuilding #compositedecking #deckingspecialist #HometownDecking #wooddecks