Matsuyama is the capital city of the Ehime region, located on the island of Shikoku in Japan. It is the largest city on Shikoku island and is known for its…
Maputo is the capital city of Mozambique and is the commercial and cultural centre of the country. The city is known for its cafes, bars, discotheques and nightlife. Located on…
Tallinn in Estonia is a compact seaside city of contrasts, and its medieval old town, defense structures and wooden suburbs are its most valuable architectural pearls. Some say Tallinn is…
Montpellier, in France, first referenced in a report of 985, was established under a primitive neighbourhood tradition, the Guilhem. Montpellier came to unmistakable quality in the twelfth century — as…
I’m Convinced that Good Architecture Creates the Good Life”, says architect Dorte Mandrup in this film that takes the viewers on a journey through some of her greatest projects. In…
The Great Wall of China has been researched for decades, but modern technology is now unveiling its secrets. In this National Geographic special, archaeologist Allan Maca, an expert in ancient…
Spaces vary in terms of available area, for instance, residences range from small studio apartments to large bungalows. On the other hand, commercial space and offices vary from compact co-working…
Palma, in Spain, can trace its roots back at least two thousand years ago, founded as a Roman settlement. Since that period, Palma was ruled by the Byzantines, Moors and…
Szczecin, in Poland, has several architectural styles such as Academic art, Art Nouveau, Social realism, Gothic and Renaissance. The city plan of Szczecin resembles the city plan of Paris, which…
“There was a time when I experienced architecture without thinking about it.” – Peter Zumthor Have you ever had a moment in your life when the world around you sees…
The article reviews the talk on Hedonistic Sustainability presented by architect Bjarke Ingels, the founder of BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) at the TEDx East Salon show in the year 2011.…
Architecture in a film can exemplify a story of our present reality that might otherwise go unrecorded, making commentary on the absurdities of our modern world. The film, Playtime (1967)…