Eric Baldwin
The spaces we inhabit shape the way we live, yet they do so at different scales. Where we work refle cts our values or our circumstances. Where we gather reflects our larger sentiments or shared necessities. And our homes reflect who we are, our preferences and the furnishings we organize by our daily rhythms. These programmatic…
Estonia is small, but mighty. A coastal country with over 2,000 islands, it borders both Latvia and Russia as part of the Sarmatic ecoregion. As one of the least populous countries in the European Union and Schengen Area, Estonia has high living standards and a high-income economy. Described as one of the most wired countries…
Japanese architecture has become synonymous with exquisite craftsmanship, minimal surfaces, and play ful spatial experiences. With designed simplicity and careful attention to ephemerality, Japanese architecture invites speculation and wonder. As we’ve covered through our previous collections on Japan, including themes of concealment, origami, transparency, and concrete, Japan is known for rigorous and restrained design. Often, some…
Standing as icons of design, these projects represent visionary concepts and ideas grounded in the rhythms and practices of place.
Whether formed next to coastlines and waterways or designed with water itself, the memorials invite contemplation. Not only does water symbolize life, but it intrinsically promotes reflection by mirroring the world around us.
Few holidays epitomize consumerism, commodity, and questionable ethics like Black Friday. Observed a round the world, including places like India, France, Mexico, and the United States, the day has become synonymous with shopping, discounts, and significant safety risks. Getting its name from Philadelphia, where heavy traffic was regularly experienced the day after Thanksgiving, Black Friday has…
While Luxembourg stands as one of the smallest sovereign states in Europe, the country boasts a thri ving economy and culture. With a population totaling just over half a million, Luxembourg reported the world’s highest GDP per capita last year. This dynamic has driven the country’s architecture and development, a condition that’s led cities to embrace…
Architecture stands as an inherent act of creation. Materials, forms, and spaces are combined to rea lize the visions of those who design and construct the built environment. There remains a constant tension, especially within cities, between the desire to create anew and the need to respect or repurpose the historic. As Paul Ricoeur once said,…
Both versatile and pragmatic, sheet metal is quickly becoming a popular choice for modern projects. While it’s currently used in numerous capacities, including as airplane wings and car bodies, architects have begun specifying sheet metal for roofs, walls, and complex façade designs. Manufactured through industrial processes, the metal undergoes many different forming techniques: rolling, bending,…