Women in Architecture
Women have struggled in the architectural profession for decades, and although there have been some amazing advancements for women in this field, there is still a lot to be done. (more…)
A History of the Arcade and the Arcade-Goer
In 1867, Victor Fournel published a work in which he described the flâneur as (translated roughly) the image of the public, of the city, the antipathies and admirations of the crowd, public esprit; basically the figurehead of contemporary urban experience. A flâneur is, by definition, a time waster: someone who uses their time not for work, or research, or study, but for urban investigation, the indulging of urban life, and the exploration of contemporary culture....
City Guide: Munich
Although lesser known than Berlin, Munich, or München, has become a popular destination for expats, with nearly 40% of its residents foreign born. Located in south west Germany, Munich is extremely well connected to the rest of Europe, making weekend getaways to other countries by plane or train astonishingly quick and cheap. 4B student Antonia Stanev has spent one year living and working in Munich, and has fallen in love with the city. For her 8 month...
THESIS: Cauldron of Forces: Designing a Lightning Observatory on Lake Maracaibo
Samuel Ganton’s thesis wrestles with the complexity of the Maracaibo Basin through storytelling and design. Through the speculative design of a thunderstorm observatory sited near the epicentre of the Catatumbo Lightning, it asks: what kind of architecture might participate in cycles of transience and change, rather than obscuring them? How might architecture extend sensory perception and become an instrument for connecting humans more completely to the storm that is our world?
FAVORITE PLACES: It Could Be Anywhere
Poorna chats with Victoria from Brick & Mortar about her favorite place. (more…)
THESIS WORK / Objects for the rituals of dining
Joanne discusses the objects for dining she is currently working on, and shares what she sees as the significance of dining rituals. (more…)
FAVORITE PLACES: In a Crowd
Poorna seeks to find a friend’s favorite place. (more…)
Uma Casa de Sangue: Pt. III
Halloween is over. Uma Casa de Sangue comes to a conclusion. (more…)
Uma Casa de Sangue: Part II
Uma Casa de Sangue is an exploration of natural and supernatural architecture, centered around the mystery of a real-world bleeding house. (more…)
Uma Casa de Sangue: Part I
This is a true story. (more…)