As she wanders through the maze of concrete jungle and glass, she wonders, “ Where can I find architecture?” a girl begins her quiet quest, seeking to understand the deeper…
Architecture is shifting from Star Architects designing astonishing projects, to a new era of socially-based architectural practices. However, this contemporary era will never keep well-known architects such as Tadao Ando…
As one strolls through the grand plazas and hallways of the world’s most iconic buildings, it becomes clear these structures speak a deeper language beyond their functional roles. They are…
Japan remained isolated from the rest of the world for thousands of years and, therefore, has one of the most vital vernacular architecture in the world. Japanese vernacular architecture is…
Lighting is one of the key elements of architecture. A space is defined by its lighting. Architectural lighting is concerned with the design of lighting systems within the architectural and interior design field. Lighting is…
Within the field of architecture, there is an intriguing subfield that explores experience more than just form and function whose goal is to design environments that appeal to the senses,…
In architecture, the selection and utilization of materials play an important role in crafting the identity of a design. Architects harness the potential of various construction materials to strengthen their…
Zen is a philosophy that emerged from Mahayana Buddhism in the eleventh century. Zen emphasizes meditation, selflessness, and cosmic harmony over ancient religious rites. Zen philosophy’s key ideas include the…
Japanese architecture is a source of great inspiration to architects around the world. It has undoubtedly gained a reputation through Pritzker Prize recognition with icons such as Tadao Ando, Toyo…
Zhangjiang Cement Plant Project is an ambitious urban rejuvenation project, with 28 total buildings designed by many world-renowned architects domestically in China and abroad, including high-profile names such as Tadao…
To stand on the highest mountain, to walk on a seashore at dusk, or to cross a desert, and arrive at a house built around a water body. At such…
In Husserl’s conception of phenomenology, philosophical enquiry rejects the rationalist bias that has dominated Western thought since Plato in favour of reflective attentiveness that reveals the individual’s “lived experience.” For…