Niuwa Cabins: A Modular Model for Simple and Sustainable Living in Nature
The Pursuit of the Perfect Cabin: Where Beauty Meets FunctionalityThe dream of building a modular, easy-to-assemble cabin nestled in nature…
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Architectural Projects
Project documentation and analysis across building types, scales and locations. Coverage examines the brief, spatial organisation, material choices and relationship to place, distinguishing design proposals from work under construction and completed buildings.
Compare projects through building typologies, examine their materials and construction methods, and place individual works within the wider discussion of architecture.
Kookaburra Tiny Home: A Compact Design Blending Efficiency, Comfort, and Sustainable Living
Integrated Design and Smart Living Space Despite the Compact SizeAlthough the Kookaburra unit is only 8 meters (26 feet) long,…
Reinventing Suburbia: From the American Dream to More Connected and Sustainable Communities
From the American Dream to an Urban Planning CrisisSuburban America has long been associated with idealized imagery: white picket fences,…
Architectural Hospitality: Herzog & de Meuron Breathe New Life into Les Trois Rois
Herzog & de Meuron: From Cultural Icons to the World of HospitalityFor over 45 years, Herzog & de Meuron have…
Modernism Under Fire: A Critical Reading of Soviet Architectural Legacy in Ukraine
Architectural Excavation in Post-Soviet StatesIn recent years, a striking phenomenon has emerged within architectural and cultural circles: a growing interest…
Light and Architecture: Challenges and Innovations in the Design of the Glass House
Light in the Glass House: Challenge and CreativityPhilip Johnson, the renowned architect, spoke about his experience with his architectural masterpiece…
Lakefront Home: Where Architecture Meets Art and Nature
Lakefront Home: Architectural Simplicity in Harmony with NatureAn Architectural Gesture Toward MinimalismNestled in a quiet rural setting in the northern…
Sensory Design as a Tool of Empathy: An Insight into Liz Westar’s Experience and the Dream View Bench
Sensory Design: The First Language We Understand InstinctivelyDanish designer Liz Westar states: “In many ways, sensory design is a superior…
Are We Born Architects? Culture, Inheritance and the Making of Taste
On a July evening, I found myself among Indonesians watching their national football team play Thailand. The game sent my…
Ibiza’s New Cultural Life: Where Art, Design, and Local Belonging Intertwine
The Cultural Life in Ibiza: Beyond the StereotypeIbiza is often associated with parties and a vibrant nightlife. Yet, the island…
Ebiúna House in Rural São Paulo: Architecture of Harmony with Nature and Functional Simplicity
Spatial and Architectural Context: A Home Beyond Urban RhythmThe “Ebiúna House”, designed by architect Rodrigo Ohtake, is nestled in a…
Wellness as an Architectural Element: A Critical Analysis of Kohler’s Home Sauna Design
A New Expansion in the Concept of Home WellnessAmid the growing global focus on mental and physical health, many companies…
Sick Cities: Are Our Urban Spaces Designing Disease into Our Lives?
One day, while walking through a crowded city street, I noticed how the sidewalks were nearly empty, yet fast-food places…
Why Are Multi-Billion Dollar Projects Left Abandoned?
While reading a global report about abandoned cities, one particular case of abandoned projects stood out. It was meant to…
Curated Serenity: A Critical Reading of Tourism-Driven Architectural Transformations in Santorini
Tourism Transformations in Santorini: From a Quiet Island to a Global DestinationOver the past four decades, the Greek island of…
Interactive Architecture Between Form and Function: A Reading of Michael Jantzen’s Project
An Introduction to Interactive Architecture: When Buildings Transcend Their Traditional RoleIn recent decades, there has been a radical shift in…
How Storefronts Shape the Soul of a City
While walking through one of the older districts, I stopped in front of a small bookstore. It wasn’t grand or…
Between Capitals and Catwalks: A Critical Reading of Nadège Vanhee’s Conceptual Shifts in Hermès Shows
Geographical Shifts and Their Impact on Fashion ShowsFrom Paris to New York: A Vision Beyond BordersAbout a year ago, Nadège…
Plan B: When Architecture Becomes a Mental and Emotional Refuge Underground
Plan B: Underground Architecture for the UnknownIn times of turbulence and uncertainty, the search for safe and sustainable housing becomes…
Balancing Furniture and Space: The Philosophy of Integrated Design in Willett’s Studio Project
Introduction: Integrated Design Between Furniture and SpaceIn the heart of Los Angeles, Willett Studio presented an architectural vision built on…
Wael Shawky: Reimagining History in Contemporary Art Between East and West
Wael Shawky and Reimagining History from the Heart of EdinburghAn Artistic Contribution at the Heart of the EventTalbot Rice Gallery,…
