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  Architecture and Art Movies to Watch for Inspiration- Part 3 Main body: Continued from… https://zidaodisha.blogspot.com/2021/11/architecture-and-art-movies-to-watch.html and https://zidaodisha.blogspot.com/2021/12/architecture-and-art-movies-to-watch.html   11 Abstract: The Art of Design (2017) Abstract: The Art of Design is a Netflix original documentary series created by Scott Dadich. By featuring one designer in each of its episode, the documentary delves deep into various fields of design- from graphic design to stage design, illustration to photography, typeface design to digital product design and more. This documentary distinguishes itself from others owing to its fresh semblance and concept. 12. Eames: The Architect & the Painter (2011) This is a documentary about the well-regarded American duo- architect Charles Eames and painter Ray Eames. The film offers a first-hand narrative about how the couple tailored an awe-inspiring design legacy starting...

  Architecture and Art Movies to Watch for Inspiration- Part 2 Continued… https://zidaodisha.blogspot.com/2021/11/architecture-and-art-movies-to-watch.html Urbanized (2011)  Urbanized- a documentary on urban planning- is the third film from the ‘Design Triology’ directed by Gary Hustwit, after Helvetica and Objectified.  You will enjoy watching eminent personalities from the industry delve into the various aspects of modern urban design in this feature film. The Human Scale (2013) Another beautiful log of urban design, this documentary calls attention to architect Jan Gehl’s quest on making cities humanistic or human-scale. This film raises important, and often unanswered, questions on livable cities; hence it speaks not just to the architecture and design fraternity, but to city dwellers as a whole. High-Rise (2015) In this movie, Tom Hiddleston plays the role of Dr. Robert Laing, a new resident of a luxury tower block. Adapted from the 1975 dystopian novel ‘High-Rise’ b...

  Architecture and Art Movies to Watch for Inspiration- Part 1   Now seems like the best time to defeat everyday humdrum and blues with the help of inspiriting stories, thought-provoking knowledge and stirring insights. Here’s a round-up on some iconic movies on architecture, art and design to satisfy your soul. Dig in! The Fountainhead (1949) Based on Ayn Rand’s 1943 novel, this American film was released by Warner Bros. This Gary Cooper starrer movie revolves around the struggling life of young architect Howard Roark who follows creative individualism in the world of rules and standards. BIG Time (2017) All modern architecture lovers will go gaga about this one! Designer of Danish Maritime Museum, Mountain Dwellings, 8 House and many other influencing buildings- Bjarke Ingels- showcases his own thrilling experience of working on his biggest project so far- the Two World Trade Centre at New York. The documentary gives a glimpse of how the star architect juggles between h...

 5 Indian Handloom Fabrics That Can Uplift Your Interior Spaces India is a treasure trove of handloom fabrics, with a myriad of unique traditions and handicrafts.   These handwoven fabrics, which are similar to textile gems in terms of designs, patterns, and textures, have progressed a long way in terms of popularity in recent years. Handlooms like that as bandhni, jacquard, brocade, ikat, kalamkari, ajrakh, bagru, and others are known for their sophisticated production methods and have an indisputable appeal of their own. Let us look at 5 such vibrant and enthralling Indian Handloom fabrics that can make home interiors shine with their beautiful colours and patterns. 1.        ...

 How to Set Up a Home Office or How to Design a Home Office:: ZIDA Bhubaneswar The Covid-19 pandemic has forced us to work in the confines of our homes. With the rise of work-from-home culture, having a dedicated home office space has become imperative. Even otherwise, whether we are working from home for a short term or a long term period or simply as an adjunct to working at the office, making our workspace as professional as possible is important not only to avoid injuring our health due to a faulty ergonomic setup but also to improve efficiency with the help of right equipment and the right setup. So... How to set up a home office? The first step is locating the right spot to place the workstation. It can be placed in a separate spare room, a study room, a lounge area or an outdoor room like a shed. The room should be free of distraction and should have enough space for working and circulating. Next, bring in a table or desk big enough to house the computer and other equipmen...

 A Guide to Scandinavian Interior Style Originating from a sub-region in Northern Europe, Scandinavian interior design style is generally associated with a clean, bright, minimalistic, yet cozy look. Scandinavians have a socially inclusive culture; so the way that this translates to the design world is that there is this belief that everyone should be able to afford beautiful and functional items in their home. In a nutshell, Scandinavian interior design can be broken down into three core concepts- warmth, simplicity and inspiration from nature. It involves achieving the same not just physically, but also psychologically. More or less, Scandinavian designs follow ‘Hygge’, the Danish philosophy of togetherness, comfort and wellbeing. Scandinavian house designs try to maximize the amount of natural light in their homes. While big windows and skylights are regular sightings, painting the walls bright white helps bounce all that light around the room and create more brightness. The m...

  What is Interior Design? Published By: ZIDA BHUBANESWAR | Month: November 2nd, 2020 Interior design is one of the fastest growing professional fields. There are lots of employments Opportunities for interior designers in various fields such as with architects or architectural firms, builders, public works department, hotel and resort chains,hospitals,town planning bureau, Regional and metropolitan development works, private consultancies, studios & theaters and Exhibition organizers, etc.They can also set up their own business and once they make a name,It is a very lucrative profession. Interior design offers excellent opportunities for those who wish to be self employed, or work part time. It is one of the few professions where one can operate from home with a minimal investment Important themes are interior space organization, light, color, materials, shapes, furniture design and architectural details in an ambient. Main focuses are commercial design, residential design and...