I believe that architects should design with nature first – not just ‘with’ nature but truly thinking “nature first”. This means that we must think of nature’s fundamental aspects and our relationships with them.…
If we sum up the first and second chapters of the book so far; the focus is on the functioning of classical architecture as a language. The mechanical aspect of the work is described with examples. The nature of the five orders,…
Two years ago, we hugged. Do you remember? We kissed - kisses on the cheek, two or three… maybe more, kisses on the hand, kisses in the air… public expressions of intimacy, friendship, respect, gratitude, governed by codes of conduct, customs and…
The regeneration of the East Wing of the 'people’s palace' has breathed new life into a much-loved cultural icon, integrating a new technical infrastructure while retaining the unique character of its historic spaces.…
The Department Store design concept draws on the existing building's history, location and heritage, as well as a desire to create a new way of working and engaging with the community around us. Our response is particular to the building and its…
Colour has played an integral role in the evolution of humans, such as recognising nature's warning signs of red or yellow in animals / plants, or the intensity of dark grey rain clouds before a downpour. The earliest colours used by humans…
As far back as the collective memory of mankind goes, the flame has been the first and only light source, guiding our ancestors through history from the moment we dared to differentiate ourselves from the animal kingdom. The fascination with the movement…
There seems to have been an increasing focus on good design for social housing, especially in Asia and South America, which is a good thing. I do think architects will show more social responsibility in the future. Perhaps they may begin by…
The Nakano Twins are a pair of furniture units designed to be as full of personality as cartoon characters, voluble, talkative little members of the household that bring as much animation to the spaces they are in as a happy pet…