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Torch Tower Year of completion: 2028 (planned) Location: Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo Use: Offices, underground malls / underground parking lots, commercial facilities, hotels, public / cultural / sports, street / station squares, Theme: City planning/redevelopment, urban civil engineering, environmental assessment, landscape Site Area: Approximately 31,400㎡ Total Floor Area: Approximately 544,000㎡ Number of floors: 63 floors above ground / 4 floors below Read More …
In masonry, the alternative to spanning an opening is the arch, as shown in the picture above. Like the lintel, the arch can be made of stone, but the arch has two main advantages. To understand how these massive arches will withstand heavy loads, let’s start. First, the wall arch consists of many smaller parts, the segments in the shape Read More …
Introduction Practicing bionics is learning from nature to improve technology; It is practiced with varying degrees of intensity in the different technical subjects. Of course, it can be interesting or even fascinating for the engineer and architect to peek over the fence at the richness of living nature. What is Biomimetics? The idea that “BIONICS” is an artificial word, combined Read More …
Architectural Marvels: A Dance with Climate Unraveling the Symphony of Architecture and Climate The world of architecture unveils a fascinating symphony of design and climate, where regional differences in building styles often find their origins in the response to local weather patterns. As we delve into the realm of native constructions, a clear narrative emerges – buildings are not just Read More …
The Beginnings of Indian Architecture: Unveiling the Indus Valley Civilization Ancient Marvels: Indus Valley Civilization The cradle of Indian architecture traces its roots back to a time when civilizations flourished in the Indus Valley during the 3rd millennium BC. Known as the Indus Valley civilization or the Harappa civilization, this remarkable epoch left behind a legacy that continues to captivate Read More …
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