Architecture

A wonderful fusion of Chettinad and Kerala architecture 53 1
Enjoy these photos ... Section of the front verandah overlooking the K erala step well A view of the dining room from the verandah . The low tile table in front of the bench is a manai from C hettinad .[...]

Kuching Architecture - St. Thomas Cathedral 53 1
Rev. Francis McDougall whom you met in my earlier post on The Bishop's House was the first Anglican Missionary in Sarawak. He came under the invitation of Rajah James Brooke in 1848. He was deemed suitable for the job as beside being a priest, he[...]

Corner View: Typical Architecture (NYC) 53 1
This is my first Corner View post (hosted by Spain Daily ). This weeks theme is typical architecture from around our towns. When some people imagine NYC, they immediately think of Times Square, bright lights and big deli sandwiches. While[...]

Orientalism and Egyptian Influences on American Architecture 53 1
Many people consider Greek and Roman architecture to be the foundation of "Western" design. But what people don't realize is that many motifs which we associate with Greece and Rome were actually adapted or influenced by ancient Egypt. Today I gave[...]