“There are so many guidebooks to Hong Kong but there are not many for those into design, art and culture,” says HKDC chairman Eric Yim. HKDC Chairman Eric Yim says Hong Kong “has a lot of exciting contemporary culture to explore”. Photo: courtesy of HKDC “Hong Kong is more than just a financial city. It’s … Read more
Architecture and planning programmes aspirants in Ludhiana took the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Mains exams on April 5, 2024. An instructor at Narayana Academy said Maths was difficult, Physics was doable, and Chemistry very easy. The students who took the exam felt that while the Maths paper was fairly average, Physics and Chemistry were easy. … Read more
The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Kerala has begun the online registration process for the Kerala Engineering, Architecture and Medical courses common entrance exam (KEAM) 2024, today, on March 27, 2024.Candidates who are eligible can apply on the on the official website of CEE kerala at cee.kerala.gov.in.Earlier the CEE Kerala had announced that … Read more
Heritage architectural models recognised by a Unesco programme will be displayed in Hong Kong for the first time from Wednesday, providing a glimpse into the extravagance of the imperial residences of the Qing dynasty (1644-1911). The models are part of about 190 prized artefacts from Beijing’s Palace Museum arriving in the city as part of … Read more
Phrae functioned as a semi-independent kingdom ruled by a succession of sovereigns until the late 19th century, when it came under the growing influence of Siam. Its population is an ethnic mix that includes Tai Lue – who migrated there from Yunnan province, in China – Kayin and Shan, who came from Burma at the … Read more
National Testing Agency (NTA) on February 13 announced results of the JEE Main 2024 session 1, the entrance examination for admission to Engineering, Architecture and Planning courses at participating institutions across the country. JEE Main 2024 session 1 result live updates JEE Main 2024 session 1 result declared, link to check scorecards Candidates have to … Read more
The kingdom of Bhutan is planning a “mindfulness city” that, if built, will cover some 2.5% of the country — an area larger than Singapore. Plans show the 1,000-square-kilometer city will be built near the town of Gelephu, along Bhutan’s southern border with India. “Gelephu Mindfulness City,” as it’s called in the project’s masterplan, will … Read more
As a fashion designer known for her architectural sensibilities, it was fitting that Yeohlee Teng was celebrated Monday night by a group of her architect friends. Teng recently redefined her career with plans to shutter her West 29th Street store, skip New York Fashion Week and take a good long trip to rejuvenate. On Monday, … Read more
Many community members who turned out to a Boulder Planning Board hearing last week voiced strong opposition to a developer’s concept plan that would tear down the historic Dark Horse Tavern and build a mixed-use commercial and residential development on the property. The Dark Horse has been a Boulder landmark since 1975, known for its … Read more
Further out, recent technology-fuelled growth creates a dynamic contrast as Tainan celebrates its 400th birthday. Fort Zeelandia, in Tainan, was built by the Dutch four centuries ago. Photo: Cameron Dueck In 1624, Dutch traders were chased out of the Pescadores Islands, now called Penghu, an archipelago in what is now the Taiwan Strait. They retreated … Read more
