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Whether a city is launching a plan to reduce fatigue-related driving accidents, or architecture stud ents decide to design and build experiential park bathrooms for their thesis project, rest stops provide a unique opportunity to design spaces where passing through means more than just a quick trip to le toilette. For drivers, hikers, and cyclists alike,…
During the temperance movement in the 1830s, tea houses emerged as the popular alternative to pubs a nd other drinking establishments. Before then, tea had been a luxury enjoyed only by the wealthy. Catering more to ordinary people, many new cafés and coffee houses were opened up to promote the strained refreshment as an alternative to…
Many of the existing buildings and spaces we inhabit are not relevant to the way we live now, as man y of them were designed in pre-Victorian times. Recent architectural reassessment has found that we no longer require isolated spaces squared off for a single use, but on the contrary, we need larger, more flexible spaces…
Like great architecture, fine wine can be found the world over. Wineries and vineyards differ greatl y, each with unique cultivation techniques and processes for creation, storage, and distribution. Along with France and Italy, Spain has earned a reputation for exceptional wine. Spanish vineyards are dotted with architecture that values both sensory and social experiences. These…
The airborne capsules that have transported skiers to-and-fro through the alps for a large part of t he last century are likely to play a large part in the future of urban transportation. Cable-drawn aerial transportation doesn’t require a lot of infrastructure or space and is cheaper and quicker to build than ground public transportation. Venturing…
Earlier this year, a math problem from a Singaporean school exam given to a high school student went viral. Attached to the popular hashtag #cherylsbirthday, the question asked students to use their logic skills to determine when fictional character Cheryl’s birthday must be, given a set of invented circumstances and 10 possible dates to choose…
Labor Day is dedicated to the celebration of workers’ professional achievements and economic progres s. For those working in the United States, the holiday falls on the first Monday of September and signals the end of summer. Many Americans associate the holiday with sunny outdoor celebrations, frenzied back-to-school preparation, and sales in stores across the country.…
For centuries, ballet dancers have captivated audiences with their grace, strength, and expressive m ovement. Together with lavish costumes, sets, and music, their carefully choreographed movements tell a story. Ballet training requires tremendous discipline, physical rigor, and years of practice. Like many modern architects, contemporary choreographers pay homage to classical techniques, while infusing their work with…
Cruise ships are a rare spatial typology. Combining transportation with leisure amenities, commercia l spaces, and living quarters, these massive vessels create a unique experiential microcosm. For individuals on these pleasure voyages, ports and maritime architecture are often far from their minds. But it is these structures that must accommodate the cruise ship’s large volume of…