Origami is a concoction of two words ‘Ori’ meaning ‘Folding’ and Gami meaning ‘Paper’ is a traditional Japanese art practiced since the early 16th Century (Wikipedia, n.d.). The dynamic folding…
Usonian architecture embodies an architectural philosophy developed by Frank Lloyd Wright in the 1930s that seeks to provide families with affordable housing based on modern principles. With his single-story houses,…
Maxon House demonstrates how a disciplined program and budget can lead to compelling design solutions that liberate rather than confine. The 3,200-square-foot home connects family members with one another, as…
Envisioned as a singular continuous, flowing expression, this family estate links architecture, interior design, art and landscape into an integrated whole. Unified around the central “home base” living area, views…
If you are traveling through Ohio, be on the lookout for an enormous picnic basket that might appear like a misplaced piece from a giant’s picnic. This mysterious seven-storey structure…
Despite being America’s sixth largest city, San Diego has politely removed itself from the unspoken, but very tangible, race to dominate the skies. In an era where “taller is better”,…
After the wrath of World War I, cities and structures was in spoils. In the wake of World War II, a group of prominent architects gathered together to form Congrès…
The TWA Terminal was built in post-war America. It stood as a symbol of freedom, fluidity, advancement in architectural technology, and a flight for the era of new America. In…
Imagine having authentic meals at great heights while the views continually change. Revolving hotels have made this possible for diners. Today, many revolving restaurants have sprung up throughout the world…
A Multi-Modal Transit Hub is a transport node that interconnects multiple modes of transport, and consequently, improves the efficiency and speed of movement. The Multi-Modal Transit Hub unites seamless passenger…
Religious places have been the focus of attention for a long time now and many centuries have witnessed the making of grand structures of churches, mosques, temples, etc. all around…
Christopher Wolfgang Alexander, born on 4th October 1936 is a prominent British-American architect and design theorist. An architect, educator, and author of various books on the BUILDING AND DESIGN PROCESS,…
