Russia’s cities and urban areas have grown and become quite modern since the end of World War II. For some time now, they have used applications of architecture’s modern movement which have had a major effect on the country’s development and for urban expansions. The new generation of professional architects is moving forward to make […]
Category: Architecture
Recent Issues Surrounding Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia Basilica
Even though this basilica in Barcelona has been under construction for over 130 years, it seems no one had the proper paperwork or building permits! Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia Basilica is a UNESCO world heritage site that has been attracting more than 20 million people every year. Now, after two years of negotiations, an agreement was […]
The Magnificent Architectural Masterpieces of Frank Gehry
By rule of thumb, as architecture evolves, there are very few architects that ever become well-known for their works. One of the most famous was Frank Lloyd Wright and now there is Frank Gehry, who like him, has always marched to his own drum. Born on February 28, 1929, in Toronto, Canada he is best […]
Underrated Architectural Styles
There are a lot of architectural styles that we remember when we think about architecture and its history, like the Ancient Greek, Gothic, Renaissance, Modernist and Post-modern style. However, there are a lot of other styles that are not only important to the history of architecture, but also can be an important inspiration to contemporary […]
Golden and Silver Ratio in Architecture
Among history, artist, designers and architects used some mathematical ratios and equations to help them with their work. Between those ratios one got famous in western tradition and other got famous in the East. The one that got famous in the West is called golden ratio. This mathematical ratio is believed to be some kind […]