Frank Gehry is one of the most important contemporary actors of the architectural panorama. The Canadian’s distinctive and bold style defies gravity and architectural conventions. Here’s a list of five buildings that represent the true essence of his work. ...
Sustainability is currently -and fortunately- at the center of the conversation in many industries. We’re facing a global emergency and we must not fail while meeting its demands. This green approach is particularly important in construction, since this industry is responsible for a great deal...
Urban life tends to be hectic leaving little or no space for taking care of spirituality and inner peace. The search for equilibrium and harmony may even seem impossible when one has to deal with the worries of everyday life: the search for peace can...
The water crisis that the world is currently facing demands urgent attention. However, the individual water consumption is increasing year after year while governments, big corporations and citizens are failing to implement sufficient measures. There is much being said all the time about water conservation,...
Each year, the most influential design brands from different industries select the colors that they consider as most representative of current times. When talking about architecture and interior design, Dulux is an unquestionable authority within these choices, and they have just announced the Color of...
Augmented Reality is the placement of virtual elements that interact with reality. This process has been perfected through time and it has reached a level of availability and usability that makes it a pretty viable alternative for many professionals. It has proven to be particularly...
Zaha Hadid, who was born in Baghdad in 1950, changed the course of architecture and taught us a series of lessons that have outlived her. She became one of the most versatile, multifaceted and innovative architects in history, and she did all of that while...
It’s hard to think of a more iconic city than New York. Its cultural and architectural history has been immortalized through film, literature and photography. It has inspired numerous stories and it has been the scenario for many key episodes in modern history. One must...
One cannot talk about Mexican architecture without thinking of Luis Barragán. This architect, who was born in the state of Jalisco, is the genius mind behind many architectural icons in the country. His work with transparencies, lines, color and visual coherence has earned him a...
The use of color in architecture plays a more important role than that of ornament. The chromatic choices are related to the building’s purpose, the culture in which it is settled, the needs of the people it will host and its development as a whole....
