It is hard to talk about Ethiopian and African Modernist Architecture without mentioning the name Michael Tedros. Born in 1921, Michael is Ethiopia’s first formally trained architect. He was more…
The field of architecture is a representation of society in which we live, rather than just a basic profession. Architecture builds and frames the environment, influences the way society develops,…
Architects play a crucial role in the built environment, and therefore, they must be ecologically and socially responsible when designing. Focusing particularly on this concept, the OBEL Award was founded…
David Easton (1937–2020) was an acclaimed American designer of interiors and architect with high-class neoclassical design, earning him general renown. Louisville, Kentucky, born in 1937, he grew up on a…
Studio Name: NLÉ Architects (Kunlé Adeyemi) Client: Community-led, supported by Heinrich Böll Foundation Area: Approx. 220 square metres Year: 2013 (prototype), dismantled in 2016 Location: Makoko Waterfront, Lagos Lagoon, Nigeria…
Architecture and its principles can only be truly understood when one is willing to explore them. The exploration should extend beyond one’s desktop or home studio; individuals should challenge their…
Archaeology is a way to unravel the mysteries of the past. It is a study to understand human history and its significance by unearthing materials and recovering them. In simpler…
Architecture, as a discipline, is constantly changing to adapt new technologies to meet the demands of its time. The profession has transitioned from hand-drawing floor plans to digital modeling, and…
For half a century, Avante-Garde, neo-futurist architect, writer, and professor Peter Cook has played an important role in architecture globally. Peter Cook founded Archigram and was Knighted by Queen Elizabeth…
Before one starts their journey down the path of Architecture, one might encounter voices warning them that it’s grueling and fruitless and that they should opt for a different career…
An oft-quoted line of Francis Bacon is, “When in doubt, start from the beginning. It is always a good place to start.” But how does one proceed, should they be…
The Barnes Foundation, named after Albert C. Barnes (1872-1951), was chartered in 1922 to teach people from all walks of life how to look at art. His collection holds some…