Architecture is a subject that can be seen through many different perceptions. Some people like to think about it in a rational way, as a practical technique. Others prefer to…
Architecture has changed a lot throughout the years and the events of human history. Scientific advances make us wonder what the future will be like. The technological revolution, globalization, and…
In Brasilia, the capital of Brazil, it is becoming quite usual to see children skateboarding, especially in the last few months. Even where there is no specific equipment for skateboarders,…
The territory of Belarus has a long and turbulent history. Although it officially became an independent country in 1991, when the Soviet Union was dissolved, the first signs of settlements…
The invention of the Superquadra is one of the most thorough books about the city of Brasilia. It provides a profound understanding of the main concepts of space design that…
Madrid is not only the national capital of Spain but also its arts and financial centre. In 1561, Philip II decided to take the court to Madrid. However, it was…
The Venice Biennale is a highly prestigious cultural institution established in 1895, when the first International Art Exhibition was organized. In the 1930s, new festivals such as Music, Cinema, and…
Founded in 1897, the redesigned Dresden Museum of Military History reopened in 2011 after a 22-year closure. The German government launched an international design competition which was won by Studio…
Showa Sekkei is an architectural design company from Japan founded in 1957. Today, it has 212 employees and the president is Mikio Chikusa. Among the values of this ever-advancing company…
Social media nowadays is under the marketing umbrella of every business, including architecture. With billions of users all over the world, platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, Youtube, WhatsApp, Twitter,…
Furniture design has always been an important part of architecture. It is defined as the movable items inside space and each one of them plays a specific role in people’s…
The way professional practice is taught in architecture schools around the world has been criticized for several years. Many people claim that there is a profound disconnect between academia and…