The Arch Diaries

  ‘Blades of Glory’ – Cricket Museum Cricket is an extraordinary sport. Apart from being a sport, cricket is a celebration. It is an emotion that binds the whole nation together. Cricket was invented in England during the 17 th century. Today, a lot of countries play this sport but there is no denying that nobody worships cricket like the Indians do. Cricket unites people of all ages, gender, color, and nations. Cricket doesn’t discriminate and maybe that’s why it’s loved by one and all. Whether it’s ODI, Test, IPL, or gully cricket, it is always thrilling to watch cricket. India has a very rich history when it comes to cricket. Some of the best cricketers in the world are treasures from India. A museum has been built in Pune, India to celebrate this enchanting sport. The ‘Blades of Glory’ cricket museum was founded in 2012 by Rohan Pate, a former Indian cricketer. The museum was inaugurated by the legend Sachin Tendulkar himself. The museum stands as the world’s largest cricket...

Torre Velasca Milan is famous for a lot of things like cathedrals, castles, art, history, football, and fashion. One such spectacular beauty rose in the center of Milan during the 1950s. Post-war, when the country enjoyed a period of extraordinary economic development. When architecture was evolving into modernism, a Torre Velasca was born Torre Velasca is one of the most iconic buildings located in the heart of Milan, Italy. It is a well-known skyscraper built from 1956 to 1958 by the prestigious architectural studio BBPR. The tower is a part of the first few modern structures built in Milan and a great example of Brutalist architecture. BBPR made sure to include modern characteristics in the structure while preserving the historic and cultural importance of Milan structures.   The tower is almost 100 meters tall and consists of 27 floors. The tower has an interesting mushroom-like shape. It was planned to stand out in the Milan skyline. The extruding projection is unlike any...

Upcoming Architecture “As an architect, you design for the present, with an awareness of the past, for the future which is essentially unknown”   -Norman Foster Architecture has always strived to perform for timelessness. The evolution of architecture goes hand in hand with the evolution of our species. The journey from nomads in caves to established residents in sky-high apartments has been prolonged and inventive. We are going to need architecture as long as humans exist on this planet or any other for that matter. While we think about the future of humans, it is obvious to question the future of architecture.  Future of Architecture With increasing population, decreasing land, global warming, increased pollution, higher standards of living, and a falling economy, architecture has become more challenging than ever before. It is presumed that the future should bring solutions to all these problems. With given advancements in technology and innovations of n...