Glenn Murcutt’s work has captivated me over the years. His attention to detail is phenomenal, he leaves nothing unchecked. I have spent countless hours with magnifying glass in hand looking at his working drawings, this exercise never gets old. It seems the more you look at them the more you learn. As a designer, there […]
A fascinating look at Rem’s 2014 Biennale through the crafted words of Peter Eisenman, well worth the read! Thanks Valentina Ciuffi and Dezeen. Venice Architecture Biennale 2014: curator Rem Koolhaas has used the biennale to announce the end of his “hegemony” over the profession, according to architect Peter Eisenman (+ interview). “He’s stating his end,” said Eisenman, adding: “Rem […]
This house is intended to be read in part. A small segment of built form to which you view beyond the immediate. It sets up an environment where courtyard transforms to runway, a platform that points to the linear horizon. The approach is about formal design however, once beyond the entry threshold there exists an […]
Biology as the Influencer of Architecture If you take the time to walk outside and look a little closer at nature you will begin to realise that there is a degree of symmetry in what seems like chaos. Take for example the ‘Dracena reflexa’ plant, or ‘Song of India’ as it is known. This is a […]
In many parts of the world there seems to be an overriding atheistic belief that surrounds the creative industry. In the architectural sector, a bastion of such beliefs, the notion of God in design is something that is rarely, if ever, discussed. And when one does broach the subject, the response is either a somewhat […]
Quite unexpectedly we have received so much feedback on Jed’s design since it was posted on Archdaily that we thought it would be great to showcase some more of his recent work. http://www.archdaily.com/238243/can-your-4-year-old-make-google-sketchup-masterpieces/ Thanks to all those that have commented and tweeted messages, we are blown away! This design Jed has called ‘The Concert Hall’. […]
One of the exciting things about architecture is that it gives you so many reasons to be modest. – Rem Koolhaas