The Craftsmanship of Space The name “tectonics” comes from the Greek words “techne” (the art of making) and “tekton” (carpenter), denoting the essence of construction as an art form. Tectonics…
Buildings form an invariable component of the built environment. An aspect that directly links all buildings to the image of the city, its premises consisting of living conditions, and social…
Today cities are raging at an exponential rate with developments that are hard to decipher and keep track of. Over the last decade, a lot has been invested in developing,…
Liberty in the land of immigrants On the 20th of October 1886, the Statue of Liberty was dedicated to the United States of America by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi. Ever since…
Architecture as a discipline manifests as a form of communication that transcends language barriers and involves the interaction of signs, symbols, and functions to convey its existence. The science of…
The cloak of invisibility has been given a definitive presence through the promising collaboration between architect Nic Brunsdon and ENESS in response to the 2023 NGV (National Gallery of Victoria)…
Sustainability is an ecosystem that thrives on a balanced economic and ecological approach, where people and nature coexist and stimulate the environment for future generations. The climate crisis is slowly…
The ancient builder and his God The historical roots of architecture theory and history can be traced back to the 18th century, specifically centred around the Enlightenment Era. During this…
Colonialism, experienced through the lens of architecture, has many layers that span multidimensional contexts. The production of hybrid formation of the built environment in post-colonial places can be understood through…
What entails a building as ‘Iconic’? We see iconic works of architecture all around us. Iconic architecture is a term used to describe buildings or structures that have achieved a…
The need to assert oneself as unique, authentic, and established has taken its toll in today’s world identified as digitalized, modernised, and fast-paced. The waves of opportunities and digital possibilities…
Places in architecture assume a very sacred position regarding how it is perceived. Some places demand to be seen and experienced, places that hide in all their glory, places of…
