Paola Berensteins Jacques, or Jacques 1, is an architect, urbanist and professor at UFBA that is interested about the impacts that the architecture has in our body and the other way around, how out bodies can impact and change the experience of architecture. Because of that interest, she became acquaintance and started to work with […]
Category: Architecture
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, […]
Burning Man 2019: Best Architecture Installations
At this year’s Burning Man event, several enthusiasts have captured some impressive installations, and structures made available at the Nevada desert. Some of them include the Timber pavilions, elevated stones, colossal arm, among others. Many famous designers such as architect Bjarke Ingels have uploaded the temporary structures for the exciting event, which holds from August […]
The New Generation Of Architects Looking For Positive Changes In Russian Architecture In Cities
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 […]
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 […]