Category Archives: Architecture

Filled with anticipation, I arrived in the Pink City of ‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.’ In fact, it was my first question to our guide. He laughed and told me of another tourist who planned her whole trip around sighting … Continue reading →

Posted on March 3, 2014 by annetbell | 23 Comments

We Really Are Rock Stars. . . . . TV Action Stars!

Posted on March 2, 2014 by annetbell

First Posted on March 22, 2013by annetbell It all began when our group was invited to a wedding reception here in Ahmedabad way back in January.We were included because one of the student’s uncle extended the invitation to us. The man with me … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, India, Uncategorized | Tagged Adalaj Step well, Ahmedabad, Chandresh Bhatt, Murli Sharma, Shapath-Sabse, TV show, wedding | 16 Comments

Domus Aurea Nero’s Golden Palace

Posted on March 1, 2014 by annetbell

What comes to mind when Emperor Nero is mentioned? Of course, fiddling while Rome burns. Well there was huge fire in 64 AD during his reign, but I don’t think it has been proven that he set the great fire. … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged ancient Rome, architecture, blogging, Domus Aurea, dream house, Emperor Nero, Golden Palace, photography, portico villa, Rome, travel | 11 Comments

What the Ancients Knew- India ( Discovery Channel Documentary

Posted on January 12, 2014 by annetbell

Gifts from the ancient people of India that are still contributing to the world at large today. Learn of the science, technology, water harvesting, mathematics, steel construction, in architecture and medicine.

Posted in Architecture, India, Uncategorized | Tagged architecture, Astronomy, contributions of ancient India, India, medicine, science, steel constructions, technology | 5 Comments

Puppets, Books and Tiffany Glass

Posted on December 14, 2013 by annetbell

Grades K – 8 Warm your hearts with Charles Dickens’ holiday classic. Watch Mean Ol’ Scrooge as he discovers Christmas is not a HUMBUG! This puppet spectacular features beautiful handcrafted marionettes, shadow puppets, gorgeous masks, lavish costumes, vivid sets, a … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged 1893, American Renaissance style, architecture, Barney & Chapman Architects, Puppet People, puppeteers, Tiffany glass, Troy Public Library, Victorian | 12 Comments

Mr. Doshi. . . .Father of Indian Architecture

Posted on November 23, 2013 by annetbell

Meet Mr. Doshi, known as the Father of Indian Architecture. For Americans, that makes him the Frank Lloyd Wright of Indian architecture. Mr. Doshi was the dean of the CEPT Architecture School for 20 years and designed the wonderful … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, India, Uncategorized | Tagged architect, architecture, B V Doshi, Cept University, Father of Indian Architecture, India, Indian Institute of Management, LeCorbusier, Louis Kahn, Mill Owners' Building, monkeys, monsoons, photography, stairs | 7 Comments

Eklingji or Meera Hindu Temple in Rajasthan

Posted on November 18, 2013 by annetbell

One of our first site visits on the north trip to Rajasthan , was to several Hindu temples. This one called Eklingji or Meera is a complex of actually 108 individual temples. Many are only single rooms for prayer. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, India, Uncategorized | Tagged blessing, candles, chanting, colors, Eklingji, flowers, Hinduism, India, photography, religion of the world, saris, Shiva, tourists, Udiapur, worship | 42 Comments

Fountain of the Four Rivers, Piazza Navona, Roma

Posted on October 21, 2013 by annetbell

This is an aeriel shot of one of the most famous urban spaces in the world , and arguably one of the most beautiful in the city of beauty…..Roma. When we stayed in the Allbego Sole, we were just blocks … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Uncategorized | Tagged Emperor Domitian, Fountain of Four Rivers, Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Italia, obliesk, Piazza Navona, Roma | 7 Comments

The Chand Baori Vav. . . . .The Dark Knight Rises

Posted on October 14, 2013 by annetbell

Gujarat and Rajastan rulers invented clever methods for storing water in response to the semi-arid climate, seasonal changes, and cultural and religious practices in their states. Vavs (step-wells) are subterranean structures that store drinking water, provide a resting space to … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, India, Uncategorized | Tagged architectue, Chand Baori, film, India, photography, Rajastan, The Dark Knight Rises, travel, world's largest step-well | 8 Comments

Adalaj Ni Vav- Nominated As One of the Seven Wonders of India

Posted on October 12, 2013 by annetbell

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqxFo73mB50&list=PLYlq9_KV5dunZv3NZrQFZEdEnmvoKD0BF&index=7 A lovely video of Adalaj Ni Vav, a little politics showing the roads of Gujurat, parrots flying around, Indians enjoying their treasures , and the elegant Adalaj Ni Vav. I couldn’t find the Amatabh Bachchan Breathe a Bit of … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, India, Uncategorized | Tagged Adalaj Ni Vav, Ahmedabad, architecture, India, travel, video, YouTube | 15 Comments