From the Angan to the Drawing Room: How Our Homes Changed With Us
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From the Angan to the Drawing Room: How Our Homes Changed With Us


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The article traces the evolution of domestic architecture from communal, multi-purpose spaces to highly specialized rooms designed to signal social status and privacy. While historical trends—such as the formal "drawing room"—created strict boundaries between public and private life, modern shifts toward compact, open-plan living are bringing homes full circle toward more integrated, functional environments.
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