Marble has been used since ancient times in Greece and Rome, from temples to bathhouses to markets. Hundreds of different types of marbles are found all over the world in…
As humanity evolves the parts of their history emerge to rapidly engross more dynamism and evolve relatively as well. The gaps created by the progression dwell in concepts and terms…
“Take 60 parts sand, 180 parts ash from sea plants, 5 parts chalk – and you get glass” – 650 B.C., a clay tablet in cuneiform. Glass architecture is the…
The Longueville house is a renovation of a Californian bungalow in the leafy suburb of Longueville. Project Name: Longueville House Studio Name: Vanessa Wegner Architect Completion date: 2021 Building levels:…
Hempcrete is a composite building material, using a bio-fiber (the balsa wood-like core or ‘Shiv’ of a cannabis Sativa plant) and a mineral binder (Lime). Hemp, which possesses high silica…
The metamorphosis of this Toronto-area bungalow was driven by the desire to increase the usability of existing space and a deep respect for the energy embodied in existing materials. Project…
Material Culture is a centrepiece of Anthropology. It deals with the study and inquiry of objects, resources and spaces that reflect and define different societies. Drawing from the practices of…
A contemporary extension that respected the heritage home and site. Project Name: Kew House 3 Studio Name: Windiate Architects Pty ltd Project size: 580 m2 Site size: 1053 m2 Completion…
Before we enter the debate of luxury residential development and boutique apartments which are booming in India’s real estate market, let us ponder a little on the idea of luxurious…
‘What could be the color of your favorite public space? ‘This simple question could be a very confusing question for the interviewees since public spaces have so much complexity and…
Jørn Utzon described himself as the ‘second dumbest kid in his class, only outscored by pure madness’. This was the same man who years later, in 2003, received The Pritzker…
Architecture is inspired by thoughts and emotions and also requires research and theory that completes a structure. It is an ever-growing field with immense knowledge. To expand this knowledge, here…