Lina Bo Bardi was a Brazilian architect, political activist, furniture and stage designer, editor, writer and curator. Born as Achilina Bo in Italy, Bardi graduated from the School of Architecture,…
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Taking a 40-minute drive east of Montpellier in South of France lies a world-class resort town nestled along the Mediterranean Sea called La Grande Motte (The Big Mound) which is…
As one of the oldest professions in the world, Architecture has countless stories to tell. We are surrounded by architecture – by materials, textures, smells, form, and patterns. All these…
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The Greek philosopher Heraclitus once said, “Change is the only constant.” He believed that the entire world was in a constant state of transition. Societies change, their beliefs change and…
Lina Bo Bardi (1914–1992) was an Italian-born Brazilian architect who created this harmonious integration of modernist architecture and premodern folk art. Her works span a few decades and cutting across…