Trivandrum architects

The pretext   In 1903, the Wright Brothers successfully invented continuous flight for the first time in human history. Years have passed by and the concept of flight is still a fantasy, ecstasy and secret romance in the words of Corbusier as expressed in his book “Aircraft”. Corbusier celebrates flight and represents the aeroplane as the pinnacle of modern technological achievement. The aero plane to date remains a symbol of adventure, progress and wild possibilities. So what has this got to do with our building? Read on to know.   The urban context   The site located in Trivandrum, Kerala, was a North facing rectangular plot of size 16m X 13.5 m abutting a 2 way main road. It is close to a cross junction,... More