RO-TRO-STRUCTUR-OLOGY #1





I did not know that today I would be laying out analogies between the field of Astrophysics and Architecture. Observing a meteor shower makes me believe how the architects are trying to re-imagine the limits of architecture just the way the astrophysicists are trying to measure the limits of the universe. I think of how I connect the stars in the sky when I join the edges of the structure that I want standing firm on the ground. I think of the fundamental units of the universe, the asteroids and comets in the Kuiper Belt, when I look at the fundamental blocks of construction: the bricks. I think of the architects relating Robotics and Futuristic Architecture when I read about Time Travel or the portals to the universe. “The universe is not made up of atoms, it is made up of tiny stories,” makes me think how every architect has a story or a purpose behind placing every brick into his or her design!


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  1. Anonymous22 December 2018 at 23:13

    Hey! Its amazing!

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  2. Riwayat Katia22 December 2018 at 23:14

    Thank you!

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  3. Anonymous22 December 2018 at 23:18

    I love the analogy that you have drawn! Keep it up!

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  4. Unknown23 December 2018 at 12:30

    AMAZING!!!!!

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  5. Aditya23 December 2018 at 13:24

    Cool!

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  6. cheessseeee23 December 2018 at 18:56

    I love your concept!

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  7. Anonymous23 December 2018 at 18:56

    Woah!

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  8. Radhika23 December 2018 at 18:57

    Great!

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  9. Zainab23 December 2018 at 19:03

    Great Analogy!

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  10. Anonymous23 December 2018 at 19:04

    Great!

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  11. Aman23 December 2018 at 19:08

    Ok! That just blew my mind! How do you do it?

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  12. Neera Kapoor23 December 2018 at 19:11

    Congratulations Riwayat!

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  13. Anonymous24 December 2018 at 22:50

    I think its a really cool idea, comparing the universe with Architecture cause everything we do
    are somewhat inspired by the world around us!

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    1. Riwayat Katia24 December 2018 at 22:54

      I hope i am able to put together more thoughts like this one! Thank you!

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  14. Utsav25 December 2018 at 03:35

    I love the analogy.

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  15. ktrisha25 December 2018 at 03:37

    Proud of you mann!

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  16. Anonymous25 December 2018 at 03:38

    Please keep me updated on your posts!

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  17. Ananya25 December 2018 at 03:39

    And i have successfully subscribed!

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  18. Shrey25 December 2018 at 03:40

    Good blog!

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  19. Anonymous25 December 2018 at 03:47

    My interest in Architecture just shoot up!

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  20. Unknown27 December 2018 at 16:15

    Proud of you sis!😘

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  21. Anonymous27 December 2018 at 17:48

    I have never seen such a powerful analogy...keep it up!

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  22. Nandini31 December 2018 at 02:11

    Thank you for sharing this!

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  23. Anonymous1 January 2019 at 15:02

    Hey, your analogy is amazing!

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