In collaboration with the Greek firm Alexandros N. Tombazis & Associates, David Chipperfield Architects was selected among ten other teams as the winner of the international competition for the New…
The 24 monasteries atop the enormous rock formations in Meteora, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are known for their distinctive architecture and striking grandeur. They are located near the…
The suburb of Elefsina, situated on the main highway connecting central Athens with the south and west of the country, is 30 minutes drive from the city. Today, Elefsina is…
A Greek island, Antikythera, is situated between the Peloponnese and Crete in the Aegean Sea. The island is around 22 square kilometres in size. There are a considerable number of…
Introduction Architecture and culture go hand in hand. Both are always integrated regardless of the context. It is true that ‘Architecture is an expression of culture’ since it reflects and…
An Overview of Curved Architecture Curved architecture has been used in various contexts over the years, with different cultures and periods utilising curves in different ways. From ancient temples to…
Greece was influential in antiquity and is frequently referred to as the “cradle of civilization.” Even though its territory has been the subject of numerous conflicts throughout its 40,000-year history,…
What forms the history of a city? The history of a city is anything and everything that ever existed and played a vital role in building the city which exists…
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon are considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World because of their astounding grace and excellent proportions. Despite being researched by thousands on…
Greek design extends from c. 900 B.C.E. to the first century C.E. (with the earliest surviving stone engineering dating to the seventh century B.C.E.). Ancient Greek draftsmen took a stab…
‘Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness’ – Frank Gehry One of the very best instances of a civilization whose contribution to the realm of…
Architecture is an ever-changing and incremental artform. The transition from the primitive stone construction prevailing in the Neolithic Age to the 3d printed stanchions was a gradual, yet significant one.…
