Trailblazing Women Architects: Mariam Issoufou Kamara
“By sustaining people you are alike to sustain the environment as well.” – these words perfectly summarize Issoufou’s architectural approach.
Skeletons of Ambition: 5 Abandoned Construction Projects From Around the World
The five following abandoned construction sites from around the world stand as stark reminders of the challenges that can plague even the most meticulously planned endeavors.
Architectural Epic Fails: 5 Most Famous Mistakes in Architecture
Just like the rest of us, architects and engineers also blunder. Nevertheless, in many cases, these oversights can linger around for a longer time, sometimes for centuries. A poorly planned and executed construction project can even result in collapses and human tragedy.
Textile Architecture: 7 Buildings That Interweave Sustainability and Innovation
Textile architecture revolutionizes the architectural landscape with hybrid and fluid solutions that interweave functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability. Thanks to the synergy between advanced textiles, innovative technologies and BIM software, a new design frontier emerges that can meet the needs of temporary and permanent projects, challenging the traditional indoor-outdoor dichotomy.
Know Your Architecture: Baroque Architecture and 5 Finest Examples
“A painting is complete when it has the shadows of a god,” said Rembrandt, the legendary 17th century Dutch painter known for his baroque style, describing the essence of baroque art. The term “baroque” originated from an irregularly shaped and a “perfectly imperfect” type of pearl, which defines most of the natural freshwater pearls. However, baroque is […]
8 Examples of Accessible Spaces for the Visually Impaired
In recent years, the widespread use of digital devices has led to an increase in vision problems, highlighting the growing need for inclusive architecture and accessibility for those who are blind or have visual disabilities.