This surname is well-known even for those who are neither interested in architecture, nor in Spanish culture. Antoni Gaudí is still considered as the greatest representative of Catalan Modernism who shaped the outstanding face of Barcelona. Whenever you like his artwork or think these buildings are too strange, Gaudí’s architecture is going to give you […]
Our second part of the greatest bridges in the world takes us to Asia and Europe and we see even more amazing structures that span iconic rivers and bays. The first of our bridges featured is in China and it is the awesome Tsing Ma bridge that is in Hong Kong. Tsing Ma Bridge – […]
One of the finest forms of architecture is the bridge, as far back as man trod the earth he has been finding ways to ford obstacles of some form or other. From a simple tree trunk over a stream, to a way of connecting continents, the bridge and mankind have always had a symbiotic relationship. […]
You might have heard the expression classic architecture, but what does it mean? How can modern building be built in the classical way? In this blog we try to answer these and other questions about classic architecture, and throw some light on the terminology used. Classic architecture strictly refers to architecture of ancient Greece and […]
The second part of our expose of the most famous architects of the world looks at the marvellous buildings and structures that adorn our planet from brilliant designers. We start our architectural journey with somebody that was famous for his prairie-style building design, Frank Lloyd Wright. Frank Lloyd Wright Some admirers of Frank Lloyd Wright’s […]
What does one really want when you go out to dine, obviously to be delighted with excellent food that you are not capable of creating yourself but much more than that. Dining out is an occasion, from the moment you decide to do for a meal the fun starts. Which restaurant do you opt for? […]
Let’s face it as good as some architecture is it is often let down by monstrosities of design and build quality that fail on all counts. For those unfortunate to have been brought up in 1960’s Britain they can testify to the concrete jungles that were not fit for purpose or pleasing to the eye. […]
As is often said, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. And this is true about architecture as any other worldly thing that exists. Architecture has often been associated with art, and architecture has spawned many art movements throughout time. In this blog we look at some of the most spectacular building around the […]
Many kids dream of becoming an architect, to design amazing buildings and to leave a legacy of your work behind for posterity. But there are many aspects to an architect’s work, these include designing not just for aesthetic value but also for functionality and within budget. As an architect is involved in every phase of […]
Time for our second look into how architecture has changed over time, previously we discovered the Stone and Bronze ages and now we turn our attention further to the East and the remarkable architecture that was developed. Khmer Now more commonly known as Cambodia, the former Khmer civilization was an important contributor to the architecture […]
