Category: Architecture

Seven Principles for Building Better Cities

More than half of the worlds population already lives in cities, and another 2.5 billion people are projected to move to urban areas by 2050.

Italian Alps ruin becomes dream budget home

When his wife inherited a ruined stable in Italys Orobic Alps, architect Alfredo Vanotti reinvisioned the space as a family home, reflecting local craftsmanship and his love of modern design.

The Genius Behind Some of The Worlds Most Famous Buildings

Renzo Piano is a builder of shelters for human beings and communities.

Architectural Model Making Know How

This video will discuss model making materials, tips for cutting and shortcuts I use in the construction of models.

Keep Western Australia Great

The Australian Institute of Architects has produced another excellent brochure for the general public with an intention to increase the awareness how architectural profession could enhance and improve the quality of built environment.

The Beauty of Symmetry

Symmetry has always been a source of obsession in architecture. In Ancient Greece, the Roman Empire, and later during the Renaissance, symmetry was used as a way to find true beauty, while in the early Modern movement its eradication was an essential part of breaking with history.

Building Great Architecture Models

During architecture school, everyone has their own strengths. Most people are good at drawing, some can render really well, some recall history and a few people were amazing at creating buildings on the computer. Building REAL models with hands would be another method how to communicate the best.

Reyner Banham Loves Los Angeles (1972)

Architectural critic Reyner Banham explores Los Angeles in this 1972 BBC documentary.

Ten Myths About Architects

The Australian Institute of Architects has produced excellent brochure for the general public with the very true and articulated reasoning about the existence of the myths.

The 20 Best Architecture Tumblrs

With its emphasis on all things visual, Tumblr has emerged as one of the most engaging platforms for observing architecture, ranging from the historic to the surreal. The upload-based social network is a haven for image-hoarders everywhere, with each Tumblr carefully curated to indulge a very specific craving, be it endangered Brutalism or decadent interior design.