The Urban Wild: 10 Botanical Gardens Revolutionizing Horticulture
Dedicated to the display and collection of plants, these incredible spaces combine multiple programs and systems to emphasize sustainability, education and conservation.
Dedicated to the display and collection of plants, these incredible spaces combine multiple programs and systems to emphasize sustainability, education and conservation.
Collectively, these dynamic screens begin to reveal the powerful ways that shadows can be designed.
Exploring the relationship between water and urban life, Blue Urbanism focuses on the ways architect ure can facilitate how we perceive and value our ties to the sea. Taking case studies from across the world, this series will take a critical look at the ways contemporary cities are evolving alongside the environment. Architecture dances with the…
From Piet Blom’s Cube-Houses to the iconic Erasmus Bridge, the city’s architecture reveals the evolu tion of its design culture over the last three decades.
Designers continuously redefine the boundaries of architecture. From making simple, glazed connectio ns to the outdoors to intricate tile façades hung by wire, architects continue to reimagine the relationship between interior and exterior, form and envelope. Screens play an important role in that investigation, elements that help us control environmental conditions while transforming how we experience…
Between long studio nights and harsh critiques, it’s no wonder that some architects cultivate an aff inity for beers, wines and spirits. Beyond their role as a palatable refreshment and social lubricant, alcoholic drinks and their production share many parallels with architecture. Centering around ideas of human experience, craft and terroir, the two respective activities involve…
Like many European countries, Croatia has a complex history spanning millennia. Organized as duchies , a kingdom, a union, and finally an independent unitary state, the nation has a high-income economy and a unique architectural background. Located in the heart of the Mediterranean and Central Europe, the sovereign state contains more than 1,000 islands and diverse…
A versatile and aesthetically captivating material, stainless steel is becoming increasingly specifi ed for modern architectural projects. From Frank Gehry’s sweeping forms to the St. Louis Arch, stainless steel architecture can be found worldwide. Popular during the art deco period on projects like the Chrysler Building, this unique material is now used for a wide variety…
Embracing a hybrid blend of eclectic architecture, Taiwan's built environment reflects both localize d and international building trends.