Explanation:
Mattancherry Palace, popular as the Dutch Palace, is a Portuguese palace located in Mattancherry, Kochi, Kerala, featuring murals depicting Hindu temple art.
The architectural landmark 'Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad' (IIM-A) features vast geometric voids in its brick facades. What was their architectural purpose?
A.To hold solar energy capture panels
B.To act as structural spaces for expanding future rooms
C.To reduce the weight of concrete foundations
D.To provide natural ventilation and shade against the hot Gujarat climate
Explanation:
Louis Kahn designed giant circular and square brick window cutouts to act as natural wind tunnels and cooling shade elements suitable for Ahmedabad weather.
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