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The evolution of the architect

2021-10-03

The role played by an architect is multi-layered and a clear representation of the society and culture of that period of time.?Infinitti Design Studio Principal Architect & Co-founder Saawant Kaul?says, ?Architects traditionally have been visionaries who have helped shape the urban landscape and provide a breeding ground for an evolved society.?

Looking back

Architecture, as a profession, flourished globally only after the Renaissance. It was a late bloomer even in India. In the pre-independence era, there were only two architecture colleges in India, and currently there are more than 400.

Cityspace ?82 Architects Founder & Principal Architect Sumit Dhawan?speaks of the evolution of this profession. ?Industrialisation and globalisation have played a significant role in the blossoming of high-rise and monumental structures. Apart from that, rapid urbanisation spearheaded innovative community requirements and accommodation strategies,? he says.

Materials and finishes also became increasingly versatile and accessible, making complex interior and exterior attributes feasible, he added.