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 This final post shows my the working stages of my floor plans and the building's front view. 

  Arthur Benison Hubback -  A British architect and soldier who designed many sumptuous and important buildings in British Malaysia, incorporating both Indo-Saracenic architecture and European wrenaissance styles or Edwardian architecture.  From Hubback’s drawing board, elements of Arabesque merged with fine Indian detail in the State Secretariat building, or Sultan Abdul Samad as it is known today; classic European design were thrust to a whole new height of style with Mughal inspirations like works, the Ipoh Railway Station and Hotel; and Tudor architecture was transformed with traditional Malay aesthetics. Kuala Lumpur railway station - Ubudiah Mosque -      Reference list: ExpatGo Staff, (n.d.), The man behind Malaysia's iconic buildings: Arthur Benison Hubback. Available at: https://www.expatgo.com/my/2014/08/13/the-man-behind-malaysias-iconic-buildings-arthur-benison-hubback/ (Accesses: 17th August 2021). Picture reference list: Shutter stock, (n.d.),...

Mimar Sinan is considered the greatest Ottoman architect with his master pieces he transformed the landscape of Istanbul as well as other Turkish cities and was responsible for over 370 structures. Sinan was considered to be the architect who pushed the dome beyond its limits making the largest dome ever seen through out the Christian and Islamic world as his genius enabled him to tackle the problems that came with construction. His work is highly influential to me because of the profusion of domes and simple but yet complex architecture.  Examples of these are the Sehzadebasi Mosque made of marble, Ashlar and Granite, and the Süleymaniye Mosque consisting of granites, marbles, limestones and others  Sehzadebasi Mosque Ariel photograph of  Süleymaniye Mosque Reference list: Britannica, (n.d.), Sinan Ottoman Architect. Available at: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Sinan (Accessed: 17th August 2021). Heckeroth. Y. F, (2017),  Mimar Sinan: The Ottoman Empire's Most...

Ustad Ahmed was the designer of the Taj Mahal. The building was a combination of indo Islamic and Mughal architecture, it was built in india between 1632 and 1648 and is considered to be one of the wonders of the world.  His work is particularly influential and the building does show eclecticism from the mix of different styles. Taj Mahal built between  1632 and 1648.  Reference list: DBmedia, (n.d.), About: Ustad Ahmad Lahori. Available at: https://dbpedia.org/page/Ustad_Ahmad_Lahori  (Accessed: 17th August 2021). Encyclopedia, (n.d.), Ahmad Ustad. Available at: https://www.encyclopedia.com/people/history/central-asian-history-biographies/ahmad-shah  (Accessed: 17th August 2021).  Picture reference list:  Cockburn. H, (2017),  Taj Mahal remains a Muslim tomb, not a Hindu temple, archaeologists tell Indian court  Available at: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/taj-mahal-hindu-temple-muslim-tomb-india-shah-jahan-wife-bhuvan-vikrama...

White Marble - A metamorphic rock predominantly composed of calcite or dolomite crystals. It has been used and highly sought out as a building material for centuries and is suitable for many appliances. For my Folly this would be used at the exterior of the building in reference to the Taj Mahal  Reference list: Designing buildings, (n.d.), Types of stone.  Available at: https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Types_of_stone (Accessed: 17th August 2021). Picture reference list: Shuttur stock, (n.d.), Marble in buildings. Available at: https://www.shutterstock.com/search/marble+in+building?kw=shutterstock&c3apidt=p11180842815&gclid=CjwKCAjwkvWKBhB4EiwA-GHjFm6oCBlwKaCSU7NRqojD4Pr0O7qIgUNfB4Gi8QT2P9W7zWsUGWsItRoCgHMQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds  (Accessed: 17th August 2021). 

Indo Saracenic architecture describes the practice by the British from between the 16th - 19 century of creating a sort of revival of architecture from Gothic to Barouque and then neoclassical architecture. this was done with a mix of the architecture seen in the colonies of Britain in Asia, these include countries like India and Malaysia. The birth of this type of architecture brought with it a new light of expression, as the mix of eastern styles and the characteristics in their architecture, was something unusual but aesthetically pleasing to the western world.  In my folly I would try to make this mix in terms of, influence from peering at domes in Islamic achitecture, the uses of symmetry - geometric columns and fractal geometry from Indian architecture with a in terms of the buildings proportions and the use of the building .All in my attempt to create something new. Madras High Court, Chennai, India. Completed in 1892 Sultan Abdul Samad Building, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Islamic Architecture is an architectural style that pertains to the religion of Islam, which may either stem from Muslim majority countries or countries which have either been conquered or highly influenced by Islam. Its style has evolved from Ancient empires such as Mesopotamia and Rome, and from not so distant centuries, they have been influenced by Chinese and Mughal Architecture. Islamic Architecture is famous for its symmetrical silhouettes, radiant colors and rich patterns which have all been key parts of its image, since the 7th century.  Islamic Architecture is a compilation from several countries spanning across continents. There remains a consistency with its ideals and the ethos of its design and feeling it creates to the viewer. From its main association to Mosques, to other religious or secular structures such as tombs, palaces, public buildings and forts.  On this post, my main focus would be on domes and the Ottoman Empire but I will briefly expound on other cha...

Indian Architecture in its entirely, can be described as highly ornate, intricately detailed, with acute complexity in geometry and harmoniously symmetric. Sculpting and Architecture have an interconnected relationship in structures, as not only were sculptures bountifully used in adorning buildings but entire structures were sometimes painstakingly carved out of cliffs with extreme precision, on a colossal scale. Further adhering to the idea of perfect harmony as its entire structure in from one piece.  Architecture in India has a plethora of varying expressions in the confines of different social Architecture to different eras internal and external geographical influence and design expressions. The Architecture dates back thousands of years with an array of architectural style, structure, design and pattern but always retaining a great amount of congruence throughout its history.  Indian Architecture can be simplified into 6 categories accounting, periods, socioeconomic and ...

This post will deal with the elaboration of some Architects and the follies they designed in hopes to be inspired by their works.   James Gibbs: A famous Scothish born Architect who did major works through out England with a mix of styles such as Baroque style and English Palladian. He was highly proficient in both styles gaining an upper hand from his studies in Rome under Carlo Fontana in the Baroque style and would later make a slight bend towards the Palladian approach and Baroque begun falling out of style. This temple Folly designed by James Gibbs was done in a Baroque/Gothic style dating from the 1740's. The temple was done in dark ironstone, it sits atop Hawkwell field and its main purpose was to give visitors a view of the garden. The building is triangular, 2 storeys at 2 angles with stone doom turrets, and a 3 tower at on angle. Historic England expounds that 'e ach side has shallow gable divided into three bays to attached columns of a gothicised doric order with p...

What is a Folly? A folly is a term that describes a structure created mainly for admiration and the aesthetic value it adds to  its landscape. Follies can have little to no function but can be a focal point for its environment, and can  sometimes have a romantic essence about them. These structures were sometimes imposing and  eccentric in their design as were used as an escape with their surroundings to visitors who went  there. Traditionally made by the super wealthy for their regal estates in the 18th century, Follies come in  an array of shapes and sizes, some highly intricate and adventurous whilst some more awkward and  eccentric. These could represent tombs for the dead, garden embellishments for beauty and for viewing  from its interior, a place for shelter and tea drinking or book reading or just a simple ornament or  structure with no entrances or windows. Other structures that can be considered follies are elaborately  decorated st...

What is Oriental Design? Oriental design refers to the artistic approach by which things are made in an aesthetic manner that stems from or whose influence is derived from Asian culture, past and present. These cultural approaches or influences in design could be derived from countries such as: Japan, China, Malaysia, India, Turkey and many others in their geographical region.  Oriental design can be expressed in architecture and building methods, sculpting, motifs, wood and stone carvings, calligraphy, fabrics/materials used in fashion and other forms of artistry. Some examples and influences from Oriental design are: Japanese architecture and its influence to Modern architecture, the influence from China in the creation of Chinoiserie in the mid 18th century and Islamic geometric patterns, Japanese architecture and its influence to Modern architecture -  Traditional Japanese architecture, decorative in ornamentation but still minimalist in its use of spacial design “Ma,” wit...