An oasis of tranquility away from Barcelona’s bustling city streets, the pavilion by Mies Van der Rohe and Lilli Reich was Germany’s re-appearance on the world stage after the First…
Lawrence Wilfred ‘Laurie’ Baker—a man as humble as his building material bricks—is known for his undeniable honesty in his life and architectural works. He is well known for his low-cost,…
“Any work of architecture that does not express serenity is a mistake.” — Luis Barragan Built in 1976, Casa Gilardi is the last house built by the architect Luis Barragan…
“Beautiful things take time to build” and “God is in detail.” An excellent interpretation of the quotes can be seen in the Borujerdi Historical house standing in Kashan. Built-in 1857…
The Lost House, formerly a delivery bay of an industrial building in the heart of London’s King Cross district is regarded as one of the most significant domestic projects designed…
Religion is very personal to every individual, each has their own distinctive ways of approaching the higher power, with this the question of designing a religious sanctuary becomes more difficult…
Charles Correa was a well-known Indian architect, an urban planner, activist and theoretician. He was one of the few contemporary architects who addressed the issues related to low-income housing. Also,…
Having founded in the year 1936 in Chicago, SOM has been significant influencers of modern architecture involving sustainable architectural practices. Their buildings and structures tend to be an amalgamation of…
The construction of Sagrada Familia Barcelona started in 1882 but after Gaudi’s tragic death in 1926, Sagrada was taken over by Domenec Sugranyes, Gaudi’s disciple. Josep Maria Bocabella, a Spanish…
18, planes, 36 points, and 54 lines—the perfect words to describe this exquisite home designed by Daniel Libeskind. This 18.36.54 house is located on an enormous 54-acre meadow surrounded by…
Museums have the power to inspire, educate, and entertain visitors in ways that few other institutions can match. For many people, visiting a museum can be a transformative experience, a…
Deconstructivism Deconstructivism is an architectural style from the 1980s that challenges traditional building concepts by using fragmented forms, complicated geometry, and non-rectilinear shapes. It is influenced by deconstructionism, which aims…
