3 Ways In Which Historical Architecture can Inspire Modern Home Designs
Have you ever visited a beautiful historic monument and felt a deep sense of attachment?
You are not the only one! People feel a strong connection to old architecture because it contributes to our memory, our civilization, our history, and our understanding of ourselves!
The urban homes of today have to justle with narrow spaces, are farther off from a natural setting, have standardized layouts and make for a dull-monotonous technology-led living.
What if we could revive our culture given the constraints of the urban jungle? What if we found a haven between juggling the everyday home and work affairs and also found some breather to unwind and have soulful moments to cherish?
Let’s check these 3 tips from historical architecture to make our homes of today beautiful!
1. Make way to Reflect Local Culture & Heritage
As Michael Graves once said, “Architecture is not all about the design of the building and nothing else, it is also about the cultural setting and the ambience, the whole affair”.
Culture has been an integral part of the civilizations across the globe and what better way to artistically express it than architecture! In this heavily globalized world, people seek to have a touch of traditional design to address their culture and heritage.
You could also imbibe aspects of the local architecture and craftsmanship. It not only allows the natural surroundings of the place to assimilate with the homely space but also infuses vibes of warmth and care.
By the way, did you know that the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International airport of Mumbai is inspired by traditional Indian pavilions?
Also, the Auroma Group of Puducherry firmly believes in building structures that complement the local environment. Their architecture absorbs the natural elements reviving the traditional craftsmanship, regional talent, and culture.
2. Take inspiration from the beauty of Sustainable Masterpieces
Good architecture lets nature in.
Indian cities have morphed into concrete jungles hungry for cement that are anything but sustainable! Our history provides us with invaluable lessons about living in harmony with nature.
People of ancient India understood that if the life of settlement today and tomorrow is dependent on natural resources. That is why ancient architecture was not only innovative but also focused on smart ways to make their lives easier.
Hawa Mahal in Jaipur is one such example. Since there was no electricity at that time, ancient architects constructed nine-hundred-and-fifty projected, perforated openings, known as Jharokhas in the mahal to naturally improve air circulation inside the building, without compromising on privacy.
The Pearl Academy of Fashion designed by Indian architecture firm Morphogenesis was also inspired by this ancient wisdom. They constructed a large stepped well at the centre of the building to keep the temperature low. They also built amorphous-shaped courtyards to provide daylight to classrooms and artificial lights.
Well, not everyone can afford to have such dedicated natural spaces, but what about wall hanging plants, utilising energy-efficient appliances, going for a cooler colour palette or maybe featuring natural landscape paintings?
3. Add a touch of past glamour
The ancient forts and palaces used a lot of pleasing symmetries and beautiful ornamentation. Why not sync the functional homes of today with a touch of royalty of the past?
Hiranandani group, for this very reason, incorporates the neoclassical design derived from the combination of Greek and Roman architecture.
The interiors of the buildings are made of arched windows and elaborate pillars adorned with ornamental motifs and lofted arches echoing the charms of the past. Since ancient style palaces made extensive use of domes for happiness and prosperity, the Hiranandani Group projects made florentine domes as their unique signatory.
Conclusion
“As an architect, you design for the present, with an awareness of the past, for a future which is essentially unknown.” – Norman Foster.
As Norman said, great architecture stands apart from the structures that are built just to sell. One cannot design a great piece of architecture without the awareness of the past and imagination for the future.
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