How urban design changed Russia’s monotown image – A talk with DROM Architects
Monotown refers to a city entirely dependent on a single industry dominance. Naberezhnye Chelny is one of the biggest monotowns […]
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Public spaces
Public spaces and urbanism play a key role in the function and character of any town. From streets to squares to parks, public spaces include countless essential and determining design elements for citizens. The design of public spaces is enjoyed by millions of people and because of this requires a set of long-lasting, universal design principles, legal regulations, and complex architectural constraints.
6 concrete facades with solid waves and beyond, as captivating as the material itself
Concrete and its malleable (yes malleable) properties, give us countless opportunities for creative expression. Without further ado, here is our […]
Stockholm subway is the world’s largest public art gallery
With 90 unique stations, the Stockholm subway represents a landmark of art in public spaces. The first line of the […]
Art or architecture? Interview with Ulf Mejergren from UMA
UMA is an award-winning architecture studio based in Stockholm, Sweden. With an open-minded design approach proposing artistic solutions for each […]
We picked 10 masters of architecture photography from The Gram
Buildings, bridges, domes, towers, churches: they don’t move, they wait patiently to be photographed. Everyone can do it, some do […]
She became famous for projects that defy traditional forms
Born on the 31th of October, 1950 in Baghdad, Iraq, to a wealthy and politically influential family, Zaha Hadid attended […]
Hunters Point Library is a trendy rectangular-block on long island waterfront
Hunters Point Library, designed by Steven Holl expresses an accurate example of how simple yet astounding architecture can be, combining […]
TIJ Observatory is not just an Instagram worthy spot
With a complex form inspired by a local bird’s egg, TIJ observatory is a significant part of a large landscape […]
8 astonishing elevators that add a new dimension to verticality
The first record of elevators comes from ancient Greece, invented by the legendary mathematician Archimedes. Despite the early invention of […]
Milan stadium: a new arena to change a city
AC Milan and FC Internazionale have shared a stadium in San Siro for more than 70 years. Now, the two […]
The three-story bicycle hub by Ector Hoogstad Architecten is every cyclist’s dream
The Dutch architecture studio, Ector Hoogstad Architecten, has recently completed a three-story bicycle parking with a world record capacity of […]
The majestic copper waves of the Isenberg School of Management
The Isenberg School of Management recently doubled the schools present floor area by adding 6,500 square meters of study and […]
