Articles by Eric Baldwin

Between eclectic building traditions and distinct natural conditions, Thailand’s architecture has ev olved alongside a growing tourism industry.

Located on an ancient lakebed bounded by river valleys, Taipei is a world all its own. Known for its blended mix of cultures and traditions as a global metropolis, the city is continuously redefining its architectural identity. Traditional design elements like wood construction, an axis of symmetry, key bricks and enclosed courtyards are often creatively…

Nordic architecture is intimately tied to the land. The nations of Finland, Norway and Sweden have e arned widespread recognition for producing modern projects that critically engage their locales. From Snøhetta’s iconic Opera House in Oslo to Alvar Aalto’s beloved Saynatsalo Town Hall, architects working here are continuously exploring the relationships between space and place. Designed…

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…