Architecture is meant to fulfill both practical and expressive requirements, and thus it serves both utilitarian and aesthetic purposes. When you look at a structure, you can distinguish these two ends but they cannot be separated, and the relative weight each of them carry can vary widely. Plus, every society has its own, unique relationship to the natural world and its architecture usually reflects that as well, allowing people from other places to learn about their environment, as well as history, ceremonies, artistic sensibility, and many aspects of daily life.
What Is Art Deco? An Overview of the 1920s Style – Apollo Box Blog
Are you a fan of period pieces like The Great Gatsby and Chicago? Do you love the Roaring 20s? Chances are you’re attracted to Art Deco design. Art Deco is an art and design style that was popular in Europe… Continue Reading What Is Art Deco? An Overview of the 1920s Style
Cob House Pros and Cons: A Comprehensive Guide
There are advantages to building with cob, including its eco-friendly nature, low cost, and versatility. Here are a few more pros and cons.
Gallery of Marmara Forum Cloud Playground / Carve – 7
Image 7 of 40 from gallery of Marmara Forum Cloud Playground / Carve. Photograph by Asli Dayioglu
Roma, Italy – To Vogue or Bust
Taking off to Italy? I've got all my tips on what to do in Rome, from the best food in Monti to how to beat the line at the Colosseum!
Le Space Age, inspiration rétro-futuriste au goût d’aujourd’hui
Ce courant design a créé un univers pop, coloré et ludique. De l'iconique Panton Chair de Vitra aux maisons-bulles de Jean-Benjamin Maneval, le Space Age a marqué les années 1960, sans jamais cesser, depuis, de fasciner les créateurs.
Plan 50196PH: Timeless Bungalow Plan with Screened Porch and Home Office
Classic Craftsman features consume the front elevation of this timeless Bungalow house plan; inside, modern updates make this the perfect home for families or empty nesters. A home office and guest bedroom frame the foyer, while a few steps further you will find a media room across from the mudroom. The rear is reserved for the kitchen, dining, and living areas, completely open to one another and extending onto a screened porch for outdoor living. The kitchen boasts an oversized island and walk-in pantry, along with plenty of workspace. The master is located on the second level, conveniently located next…
13 Small Towns in Spain That Will Make You Forget About the Big Cities
While no visit to Spain is complete without seeing Barcelona and Madrid, you’ll want to make time to discover the small towns in Spain, too.
Architectural designs that focus on humans and nature alike: Part 5 – Yanko Design
If there's one thing that COVID-19 has done for sure, it's waking us up to the fact that we need to live more sustainably and consciously...ASAP. In an initiati
An Architect Draws Buildings Inspired By Everyday Objects (30 Pics)
Some artists look for inspiration in otherworldly places, while others use whatever is around them and make the most out of it! Brazilian architect, urban planner, building technician, and art lover Felipe de Castro turns everyday objects, places, and foods into unusual architectural designs. In his wild imagination, a face mask transforms into a hospital, a microphone is a hotel, a sandwich becomes an oddly-shaped building, and a stamp turns into an Apple office.
