“Form ever follows function.” – Louis Sullivan “Less is more.” – Mies van der Rohe “Modern architecture is not a style, its an attitude.” – Marcel Breuer These are the…
Brace yourselves to meet the most stunning architectural masterpieces in the city of angels, where various different temporal styles are found. If this were a tourist guide of Los Angeles,…
In 1886, the discovery of gold in – what used to be farmland – easily labelled Johannesburg as an economic powerhouse in Africa. It also became a home to a…
The Art of Movement – The art of jewellery design has historically played an essential role in merging design, fashion, and craftsmanship. No doubt, jewellery plays a significant role in…
One of the privileges we have is the ability to capture moments. “Is it correct to say there is a building as a symbol of impression?” In an explanation of…
Never underestimating the power of design is the main lesson that well-known architects have sought to impart to us over the years. Famous architects like Frank Gehry, Zaha Hadid, and…
“As Long as There Are Human Beings and Their Challenges, There Will Be Architecture” —Ole Bouman Buildings are essential; they exist primarily to give shelter. Shelter, however, goes beyond just…
Modernity and traditionality are antonyms on paper, and the two expressions are poles apart in terms of their meaning in a dictionary, but the actual picture is entirely different. We…
Cape Town is a city that is rich in history and culture. It is also a city that is constantly changing and evolving. As such, the architecture of Cape Town…
There are a lot of beautiful churches scattered around the world. From the massive stone and brickworks of the Romanesque style to the ornate details of the Gothic, to the…
“Does culture have an impact on architecture in the 21st century?” A question that comes down as a hard-headed truth at a shifting pace in this changing world. The fact…
Modernism refers to a broad movement in Western art, architecture, and design that consciously rejects the past as a model for modern art and emphasizes formal qualities in artwork, craftsmanship,…