“We designed a compact, directionless, self-contained building with flexible use potential.” – Marlies Rohmer (Architects) In its purest form, architectural space is a volume created by any carefully placed object…
Woods Bagot is a firm specialising in People Architecture. They prioritise human experience in their design process to create engaging, future-oriented projects that respond to how people utilise space. It…
Characteristics of a Space: Understanding the Function A space is arranged according to the user’s requirements to create an environment in design. Any design concept begins with an understanding of…
Healthcare design addresses a set of complex challenges brought by patient care. As the needs of patients and providers require many parameters, including safety, efficiency, and aesthetics, a strategic and…
View from an aeroplane’s window is one of wonder and fascination that takes us through a mind-bending experience that always has a special place in our memory. The purpose of…
Designed from a child’s perspective, Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) employs a playful design approach to reduce anxiety for patients, families and carers – creating a welcoming environment. Project Name: Perth…
Healthcare facilities are supposed to be one of the most basic services in a city. However, do we as designers justify its ‘fundamental’ status? Or are we guilty of focusing…
Gijs Ockeloen is the managing partner of Reframing Studio, a design firm based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. His design firm designs for social change, combining technology along with the services that…
‘As an architect, you design for the present, with an awareness of the past for a future that is essentially unknown’ – Norman Foster. Like any other field, architecture and…
Gensler is an integrated architecture, planning, and design firm with offices in 50 major cities across 5 continents. A global industry leader, the firm strives to improve the world through…
London-based architects Nex— have completed a new riverboat terminal incorporating a large new public space on the Thames, as Royal Wharf Pier welcomes its first passengers. The 130m long pier…
What images are the first to pop up when you see a documentary or a video clip introducing a city? The historic landmarks and the powerful buildings of administration and…
