By virtue of their technical knowledge and expertise, architects are saddled with the duty of project planning, creation of designs for new construction projects, alterations and re-developments. For a person to be duly qualified as an “architect”, they must have been enrolled with the relevant governing body. Also, to acquire license, an architect must pass […]
Category: Architects
Why The Vessel In NYC Is Attracting Attention – And Not The Good Kind
Architect Thomas Heatherwick, a renowned English architect leading the Heatherwick Studio firm, designed the Vessel structure in New York City. This structure has become a highly visited tourist attraction in the Hudson Yards neighborhood, attracting both good and bad press alike since its opening just over two years ago. This month, it’s become a hot […]
Architecture As A Veritable Tool In Fighting Epidemics
History has shown, beyond a reasonable doubt, that infectious disease outbreaks have always come with innovations in urban design. For this compelling reason, it is safe to say that architecture can and has always helped in combating epidemics. For instance, in the 1800s, the cholera epidemic led to the introduction of new plumbing and sewer […]
Our Top 5 Buildings To Look Out For In 2020
2020 is here, and as always, there are more architectural works to be completed. In this article, we will be discussing our top 5 buildings to look forward to this year. The Factory by OMA (Manchester, United Kingdom) The soon-to-be-completed factory is on course to become UK’s pioneer major public building. This architectural masterpiece will […]
Paulo Mendes da Rocha, Cais das Artes and the Paulista Style
Paulo Mendes da Rocha is one of the most important Brazilian modernist and contemporary architect. Born in Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil, he studied architecture in São Paulo and was influenced by one of the creators of the “paulista” style, Vilanova Artigas. Becuase of his works, he received the Mies Van der Rohe Prize, in 2000, […]