Niall McLaughlin is an Irish architect, educator and writer who currently practices through his own firm, Niall McLaughlin Architects (NMLA) in London. Their projects have been worthy of several global…
The present image-driven architectural culture doesn’t allow the brand identity to just be a superficial layer over the top of design; it is now an integral part of practice, process,…
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…
A firm’s brand is often synonymous with its building style in the traditional architecture market. We recognise a Doshi by its use of natural materials, or a Mies by its…
One of the interior designers working quietly in Georgia today, Nino Nozadze creates spaces that feel calm before they feel designed. Her interiors do not try to impress immediately. Instead,…
The concept of luxury is a fascinating one. On one hand, it could mean inherent or intrinsic value, while on the other hand, it could mean the value given to…
History is inextricably linked to the history of drawings. From the “lineaments” of Leon Battista Alberti, that did represent the real Renaissance, up to the early 20th-century hand-drafted calfskin, the…
While discussing education, this particular quote by Albert Einstein always comes to mind: “Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think.” Education is…
When we quantify a space, we tend to measure physical attributes like shape, size, depth and colour. Yet long before we consciously assess these features, our body and mind are…
Architecture Beyond the Moment of Completion Architecture is frequently praised upon completion. Buildings are photographed when the surfaces are pristine and the objectives are clear. However, the true test of…
Salone del Mobile, Milano has launched a new, multi-year strategy named Slone Contract, aimed at highlighting the growing field of contract offering for large-scale projects. This strategy is designed mainly…
Architecture today is viewed through multiple lenses, influenced by numerous factors. Sustainable and green architecture are two of the most common terms often heard when the issue of net-zero emissions…