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Jan 7

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Discovered this cosmic architectural wonder built

Discovered this cosmic architectural wonder built in 1734 by Maharajah Jai Singh II in the heart of Jaipur. Its form contrasts starkly with the richly ornate Mogul marble buildings of that time. These vast abstract observatory structures were motivated by the king’s passion for worldly power through knowledge of the celestial order by mapping the skies. These peculiar monolithic forms also include a gigantic sundial, the Samrat Yantra whose staircase gnomon casts a sharp shadow that moves along the swooping marble calibrated quadrant arc - this ancient instrument remarkably tells the local time accurately within 2 seconds. No surprise to learn that this eighteenth century observatory with its unlikely and alluring shapes served as inspiration for Le Corbusier when he designed the parliament building at Chandigarh in 1957
#buildingasintrument #cosmicarchitecture #wondersofindia ...

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Jan 3

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Happy New Year from Rajasthan - stepped into a par

Happy New Year from Rajasthan - stepped into a parallel universe of intoxicating charm and wonders #newyearnewchapter #inspirational #architecture ...

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Dec 5

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Last night in our magical home #newchapter #looki

Last night in our magical home #newchapter #lookingforward #makingmemories #goodtimesahead ...

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Nov 6

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Body parts, animals and hair transformed the coutu

Body parts, animals and hair transformed the couture of Elsa Schiaparelli thanks to her collaborations with surrealist artist friends including Jean Cocteau, Meret Oppenheim, Salvador Dali - don’t miss this magical inspiring exhibition in Paris @madparis #shockingelsaschiaparelli #surrealism ...

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Oct 21

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💥Celebrating 9 years of Studio Mackereth this w

💥Celebrating 9 years of Studio Mackereth this week which coincides with a massive sense of achievement and pride as we unveil practical completion on the new build Mayfair gallery and apartment building we designed with Op Art references in the rhythmic bronze fins externally and the fumed oak panelling inside seen here in a teaser pic of the entrance lobby #throughthelookingglass #happybirthday🎂 #30mountrow #architecture ...

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Oct 14

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Thank you to the Guatemalan newspaper, Pensa Libre

Thank you to the Guatemalan newspaper, Pensa Libre for publishing this interview when I was there visiting the architecture faculty of the university as a guest speaker at their annual symposium @catedrajorgemontes It’s a wonderful reminder of my week in that magical country and the fun and adventures I had there. And also the perfect excuse to post a few more random photos from my trip. No captions required. Hoping they will invite me back ….
#architecture #guatemalanmodernism #catedrajorgemontes2022 ...

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