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, […]
Category: Architects
Hiring an architect in the UK
If you’ve decided to renovate your home or build a new house, chances are that you’ll need an architect to design it according to your desire and according to the local rules. For most contractors the experience of hiring an architect is a pleasant idea that minimizes construction problems and legal issues while make the […]
House Renovation in the North East UK
Most of the United Kingdom is urbanized with almost no area for new residential projects on most of the bigger cities. Space is a premium asset that can blow up the budget of a family. Because of that, most people in the big cities of UK live in terraces, flats or micro-flats that weren’t designed […]
4 Frank Lloyd Wright villas for rent
Have you ever dreamt about sleeping in one of the many villas designed by the iconic architect? Here is our selection of the most beautiful homes you can book for your next architectural travel experience. Cornwall House in Kohala, Hawaii Originally designed for the Cornwell family in Pennsylvania in 1954, this house embodies the main […]
Scofidio and Diller Win Royal Academy Prize for Architecture
The Royal Academy has honoured American couple, Ricardo Scofidio and Liz Diller—architects who are responsible for the design of the proposed concert hall for the London Centre for Music, with the Royal Academy Architecture award 2019. The Royal Academy Architecture prize, which is just in its second year, is targeted towards recognizing architects whose projects […]