Born in 1957 in Bordeaux, Nathalie Du Pasquier is a French artist and designer (Memphis Milano, n.d.). Bordeaux, being a port city, exposed the artist to global trade and cultures…
What does an individual envision when thinking about Architecture? From ordinary individuals’ perspective, it is evident to envision a solid entity which comprises concrete, wood, steel, and brick which only…
Introduction The term ‘Manual Architecture’ is any design that is hand-crafted on butter sheets with details and the user can understand it with a simple explanation, this is a preliminary…
For current and prospective students, the educational sector can present various challenges: Assignments, exams, social dynamics, career aspirations and potential work commitments. The pressure to perform well while meeting multifarious…
Most people who decided to study architecture probably saw a particular building structure and became in awe of it. That awe led to fascination which turned into a career as…
Citizen Architect: Samuel Mockbee and the Spirit of the Rural Studio (2010) Sam Wainwright Douglas is the director. This documentary’s tagline is, “Architects have a social responsibility to make the…
We all have been in a phase wherein one day we wake up and decide this is something we want to without even knowing what this is. It sometimes feels…
Storytelling: How architecture changed your perspective Before joining architecture school, I never understood the true meaning of a space. I saw buildings for what they were – a physical environment…
In this new modern era of constant change, we as architects can be creators of this change. What will the future of architecture hold for us.? Future appears to be…
Every designer loves to be able to “do their thing” while they work alone. When working alone, there is a remarkable degree of confidence and trust in what is designed.…
Standing testimony to the past yet bearing a bright future, ‘Mukwa Waakaa’igan’ – indigenous centre of cultural excellence is a new beginning for Algoma University in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.…
Architecture impacts your perception and mindsets on viewing public spaces, skyscrapers, community areas etc. The impact differs between an architect or designer and a common person who is just a…