Articles by Jennifer Geleff

Terracotta is suitable in a wide array of environmental conditions, thus rendering a collection that is diverse in climate and location.

Barcelona is lauded for its vibrant, creative approach to urbanism and as a result, often acts as a city-building model around the world. In many instances, the city is discussed as not only being functional, but also as one that holistically considers the citizen as a stakeholder in its planning processes. In some neighborhoods, streets…

Created during the Roman Empire, herringbone is a geometric pattern that is often found in brickwork and tiling. Angular and almost hypnotic, herringbone grabs hold of the gaze and has the striking ability to direct the eye towards various points within a building, space or room. The simple yet transfixing pattern, creates a unique whole…

The restricted palette of these tiny buildings requires maximized logic – efficiency and creativity are paramount.

These spectacular projects use marble in all its integrity, resulting in spaces that awaken your sen ses upon entering — with or without coffee.

These projects cascade and undulate, often creating lattice-like structures that are open and porous , bringing about light, reflection and shaded areas.

Through evoking imagery of mountainscapes, rock and crystal, these buildings visually mimic the envi ronments that they are intended to emulate.

The level of residential density in Montréal’s Plateau neighborhood is sometimes compared to that of Hong Kong. If you have visited both of those cities, that may seem utterly bizarre. Hong Kong is crowded with high-rise skyscrapers and rapid urban development, while Montréal’s Plateau consists of buildings three or four stories high, offering charm, personality…

Despite the complexity of their construction, these buildings and installations are inviting, playfu l and retain a sense of lightness.