Author Archives: Shiham Khader

Neoclassicism in architecture rose towards the end of the late Renaissance period the need for simplicity in architecture was felt. It is a robust architecture of self-restraint, academically selective now of “the best” Roman models, which were increasingly available for close study through the medium of architectural engravings of measured drawings of surviving Roman architecture.Continue reading “Neoclassicism: Marc-Antoine Laugier and Étienne-Louis Boullée”

Ardrea Palladio, a sixteenth century architect who mainly concentrated and presented ratios and proportions in his design. He is the person who set standards for using the classical orders/elements in architecture. Coming to his works II Redentore, shows the classical influence in the design. This facade is designed flat having colums and roman arches. TheContinue reading “Andrea Palladio.”

An Italian Renaissance architect, artist, and auther Leon Battista Alberti is known for his study of classical antiquity and humanity. The book ‘De Architectura’ was one of his books and the only of a Roman theorist on the idea’s of Vitruvious. His idea’s deeply were on composition, geometry and color. Having arched entries and symmetricalContinue reading “Story Of Alberti.”

Feng Shui experts and architects always have good time working together. Originating from China, Feng Shui claims to look use energy which is unnoticed by human consciousness. Feng Shui is believed to solve problem and get satisfaction in one’s life. Basically energy which Feng Shui speaks is sometimes within us and in this case FengContinue reading “Considering of Feng Shui while designing a building.”

Vastu is traditional hindu architecture. It was followed years ago when advancement in principles of building was not so developed like now. It was right in those days but now since advancement have come up, we have to take advancement into consideration. Now vastu is used by consultants to fool people in the name ofContinue reading “Vastu-Traditional Architecture.”

Vitruvious is roman architect who is known for his contribution on scales and proportion in architecture. He was an architect, civil engineer and military engineer during the 1st century BC. He was first man to study about proportion and it had helped lot of architect from then on to design according to proportion. His researchContinue reading “Vitruvious-Principles for Proportion.”

HELLO ALL I am happy you made up to my Blog, I will be Posting contents related to some subjects in Architecture. I love travelling and meeting new people and exploring architecture from round the world. I would also like it if you would get back to me with comments about my content and letsContinue reading “Know Me”