'The Development History of Jaffna City (1621–1948)’ ('யாழ்ப்பாண நகரத்தின் வளர்ச்சி வரலாறு' (1621 - 1948) ) by Mayooranathan, Published by Ezhuna Publications

'The Development History of Jaffna City (1621–1948)’ ('யாழ்ப்பாண நகரத்தின் வளர்ச்சி வரலாறு' (1621 - 1948) )  by Mayooranathan, Published by Ezhuna Publications

A historically significant Tamil research  book titled  "'யாழ்ப்பாண நகரத்தின் வளர்ச்சி வரலாறு' (1621 - 1948) " ('The Development History of Jaffna City (1621–1948)')  by my friend Mayooranathan, an architect and historical researcher, has been published by Ezhuna Publications. Below is his Facebook post about the release:

    “In Sri Lanka, this book is priced at Rs. 4,800. Those who wish to purchase it from outside Sri Lanka may contact the number listed in this post.

    As another publication from Ezhuna, we are pleased to inform readers that ‘The Development History of Jaffna City’ by Mr.R. Mayooranathan is now available starting today.

Contact details: No. 63, Ser. Pon. Ramanathan Road, Kaladdy Junction, Thirunelveli, Jaffna.
📞 +94 77 797 5029

Mayooranathan, an architect and historical researcher

Congratulations to Mayooranathan and Ezhuna Publications!

Cityscape in Motion: Toronto from the Expressway

This photo was taken by my elder daughter Thamayanthi  while traveling along the elevated Gardiner Expressway that cuts across the city of Toronto. Seen here is the world-famous CN Tower. Next to it is the baseball stadium originally known as the SkyDome, now called the Rogers Centre, which features a retractable roof.

From the spot where the photo was taken, I liked the way the cityscape extended upward against the dark clouded background. That’s why I’m sharing it here.

Frank Lloyd Wright: The father of 'organic architecture'

One of the theories or concepts of modern architecture is 'organic architecture'. The pioneer of this theory is an American architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. He first used the term 'organic architecture' when discussing architecture that suits the environment.Architectural critics believe that he arrived at this concept through his mentor Louis Sullivan, who believed in the principle of 'form follows function' in architecture. They also believe that Thoreau's thinking on Transcendentalism played a significant role in helping him reach this concept.

Frank Lloyd Wright's thinking on organic architecture is an important concept in modern architecture, just as he firmly believed in the principle of 'form follows function'.

Le Corbusier : "A house is a machine to live in"

Le Corbusier is one of the pioneers of modern architecture. He is a multi-talented architect and urban planner. He is a Swiss-born French citizen. Many parts of the world exhibit his architectural as well as urban planning contributions. The city planning and many governmental buildings in the Punjab province in India were designed by him. His prowess is known for art, furniture design, and writing as well.

His real name is Charles-Édouard Jeanneret. His self-talent, experience, and knowledge of subjects in the field helped him achieve success in architecture and urban planning.

"A house is a machine to live in" - this is Le corbusier's motto. This means that a house, including all its parts, is a machine designed for humans to live in.