There is no doubt whatever about the influence of architecture and structure upon human character and action. We make our buildings and afterwards they make us. They regulate the course of our lives.
~ Winston Churchill
Mezquita – Exploring the Lost Roof of Córdoba’s Mosque-Cathedral | Reasearch
Conceived as a mosque and later repurposed as a cathedral, the Mezquita of Córdoba has been subject to continuous expansion, modification, and adaptation over the centuries. Today, these transformations render the building a unique architectural palimpsest, offering profound insights into the layered cultural and religious history of Spain. Yet,…
Time & Memory | Modern Architecture Part 1
Out of our five senses, vision is the most dominant in shaping our perception of the world around us. The brain works hardest to maintain a constant and coherent image of our surroundings in order to gather from it the necessary information to orient ourselves within them. Due to…
Social Responsibility | Diébédo Francis Kéré
Many architects seem to struggle with the balance between integrity and virality — a shift in priorities that has been accelerated by social media and our generations’ shortening attention span. When going viral becomes currency, superficial factors such as the design of a building far outweigh its social responsibilities.…
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