Anamika Mishra
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Architecture
Dubai,2008 - Nikhil Salunkhay
Anamika Mishra is an architect and urban designer with over 10 years of experience in planning, design and construction. She has worked as a visiting architectural faculty member responsible for design studios for graduate level students.
Anamika enjoys writing on subjects within her academic and professional realm - Cities, Urban Design and Architecture. As part of her professional experience, she has compiled several research based articles which bring design and construction to a wider audience. However, her interests spread beyond these and she is also fascinated by Mythology, Science and Nature.
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Channel Tunnel and Other Visions for Linking the English Channel
The English Channel has challenged not only swimmers, but also engineers. Channel Tunnel, or Chunnel is a culmination of the ideas generated over centuries.
Sep 18, 2011
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Architectural Symbolism and Exposed Structures
Architecture often surpasses function and aesthetics to symbolise concepts. The raw appeal of exposed structures can communicate these symbols effectively.
Aug 29, 2011
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The Bridge as an Architectural Icon
Free of the demands of an area program and faced with the challenge of spanning over an obstacle, the bridge holds great potential as an architectural icon.
Jul 31, 2011
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Steven Holl's Linked Hybrid, A Housing Project in China
Steven Holl's Linked Hybrid project in Beijing, China offers an unconventional solution for mass housing, tall buildings and the nature of urban spaces.
Jun 7, 2011
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Architecture of the Traditional Japanese House
The architecture of the traditional Japanese house is an enduring image of understated elegance and sophistication which continues to inspire designers.
Jun 5, 2011
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Architectural Projects Promoting Abu Dhabi's Heritage
Several architectural projects in Abu Dhabi are being envisaged as a medium to appreciate the cultural heritage and help preserve the Emirati identity.
Feb 4, 2011
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Abu Dhabi's Green Initiatives in Building and Planning
As sustainability becomes a coveted goal for new development, Abu Dhabi is keenly seeking to establish its global leadership through green initiatives.
Jan 21, 2011
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Women's Appropriation of Public Spaces – An Urban Design Tool
Women's behavioural patterns in public spaces are a measure of the safety and success of these spaces, providing clues for built environment professionals.
Jan 14, 2011
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Pruitt-Igoe Housing – Reasons for Failure of the Housing Project
The 1972 implosion of Pruitt-Igoe became an icon of failure of modernism, urban renewal and public housing. Was design alone responsible for the fiasco?
Jan 7, 2011
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Modernism and Urban Form
While Modernism witnessed the birth of several landmark buildings, it has shown severe limitations in the manner in which it shaped urban form.
Dec 30, 2010
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