Germany’s Ruhr region is boasting a new landmark: After a four-year-long effort, Swiss architectural venture Herzog & de Meuron has now unveiled the extension of the Küppersmühle Museum in Duisburg.…
The facade of the building is an element that, more than the interior, is responsible for its aesthetic appearance. However, what is most fascinating is the innovation of design solutions.…
Located on the the outskirts of Melbourne’s CBD, this project in Footscray involved the demolition of rear lean-to structures, to accommodate new living areas with a rear deck and other…
A House for All Seasons is a contemporary house designed for the evolving needs of a young family within the context of a heritage streetscape in inner-city Melbourne. The design…
Finlaysons operated from their previous premises for 30 years. This relocation represents a shift in future future-focussed strategic and cultural direction while respecting and amplifying an enviable legal heritage at…
The Elizabeth Street Residence is a single-family home in the Bouldin Neighborhood in Austin, TX. Project Name: Elizabeth Street Residence Studio Name: North Arrow Studio Location: Austin, TX, United States…
A Brick in modern architecture is the most treasured building material for its timeless, versatile, and ever-evolving nature. Brick has remarkable qualities and numerous masonry uses which have some of…
A single-family residence on a narrow site, this stunning home built for entertaining, features a unique lap-pool abutting a double height social space which spills out to the rear BBQ…
Most modern buildings are built using glass walls and stone or concrete façades leaving wood siding to residential buildings. With the improvements in CLT (cross-laminated timber) it’s no wonder that…
Minimalism has shaped our buildings for over a century. Rejecting ornament and embracing new materials, minimalist architecture focused on rational use and function. It’s all about achieving better designs with…
The word ‘façade’ originates from the Italian word “facciata” and is defined as the exterior or all the faces of a building. It is the calling card of an architecture…
The building facade is one of the most important external features for building functionality. While the facade is a discerning component that exhibits the unique architectural aesthetics of the building,…