Published in 1997, Theories and Manifestoes of Contemporary Architecture compiles over 120 major architectural works from the late 20th century to explain the evolution of architectural thought. While the book…
The Silent Funeral of Architecture Architecture often appears immortal. Stone survives centuries, timber can be restored and monuments continue to stand long after their makers have disappeared. Yet beneath every…
Architecture is a deliberate target in war. We see a massive erasure of physical spaces that creates a deadly destruction as a byproduct of war, but in actuality, the architectural…
The Closing Ceremony Is Not the End Every four years, the Olympics grab the attention of the entire world. Sportsmen are made national heroes, cities get to reinvent themselves with…
Architecture Beyond Sight: An Introduction First published in Danish in 1957 and translated into English in 1959, Experiencing Architecture is a standard text for understanding architecture as a multisensory, living…
You can understand a building by studying it, but you cannot truly experience it without its materials. The first moments of experiencing architecture are important. The feel of stone underfoot,…
Architecture makes a lasting impact, even when it is not grand or imposing. Designing everyday spaces is one of the challenging aspects of the field. Ordinary environments, though often overlooked,…
Architecture school is grueling. You do not expect it to be this intense. The coffee-fueled all-nighters, carefully drafted sheets ripped up, and begging professors to extend deadlines will make you…
To most of the spectators, architecture has been about the way it is seen and the presentation of the exterior until the new era. But in today’s world, the terms…
Millions of visitors travel to Barcelona every year in search of Antoni Gaudí. Some arrive for the soaring spires of the Sagrada Família, while others wander through colourful parks or…
Located in Dongguan, China, and adding a significant new cultural landmark to Guangdong’s Greater Bay Area, the Songshan Lake Exhibition and Performance Center was officially opened to the public on…
The Birth of Postmodernism ‘Postmodernism’, or the ‘pomo’ movement, has long been characterised as a radical shift across Western arts and culture, underpinned by a broad scepticism towards the modernist…