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, the very process that has enriched its historical significance complicates efforts to reconstruct its original state. Due to incomplete documentation, tracing the earliest phases of the building — particularly its roof structure — presents considerable challenges. It is at this intersection of uncertainty and architectural investigation that this essay takes its cue.
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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 this ocular-centric mode of perception, itContinue reading “Time & Memory | Modern Architecture Part 1”
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. Through his work, architect Diébédo FrancisContinue reading “Social Responsibility | Diébédo Francis Kéré”
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