This is the story of Lilly Reich, co-designer of the Barcelona Pavilion, a modernist masterpiece credited almost exclusively to Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. We all know Mies, his work,…
Design Philosophy and Style The mansion-looking ‘House Under Shadows,’ a 1672-sq.m residence was designed by the Zero Energy Design (ZED) Lab from New Delhi. It was completed in the year…
Standing amid a desert in Qatar is a series of magnificent mirrors breaking the monotony of the long-forgotten barren land behind which lies a rich history of trade and culture.…
A well-regarded literary figure in contemporary Japanese literature, Jun’ichiro Tanizaki’s work juxtaposes notions of Japanese and Western tradition. Other common themes of his writings range from sexuality to domestic dynamics…
Globally renowned architecture firm Foster + Partners has designed a new Los Angeles, California Apple store. The structure masterfully embodies the city’s spirit of creativity and innovation, reflecting the energy…
‘In Praise of Shadows’ written by Junichiro Tanizaki and translated into English by Thomas J. Harper and Edward G. Seidensticker is a vintage classic, one that is as elegantly and…
In the age of minimalism, we give importance to the lighting of a space and often neglect the other part that is tied to it – the shadow. It is…
Throughout many centuries, the discussion about architecture has focused mainly on visual aspects. People admire buildings because of their tall exterior walls and complex ornamentation and the way sunlight interacts…
We renovated the Gladina Library in Apatity, transforming it into the city’s new cultural center. We were inspired by the building’s architecture and the unique materials used in its original…
An office space is more than a functional shell—it mirrors the people who inhabit and shape it. When architects take on the task of designing their own studio, every choice…
The living room’s L-shaped glazing dissolves spatial boundaries, framing 270-degree mountain views. This design prioritizes solar orientation while integrating natural scenery into daily rituals – observing weather patterns through glass…
Family memories are some of the most precious moments in our lives. Whether it’s a cozy Sunday brunch, a wild birthday party, or a simple hug from Mom, every little…