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Reviving Collaboration: Seeking a Place for Artistry in Mass-Produced Building Elements

Azulejo Tiles in Portugal. Image © Maremagnum/Getty Images Historically, architecture has served as a canvas for artistic expression. Building elements have been adorned with relief-carved garlands, inscriptions, fresco murals, portrait busts, and classicizing figurative sculptures, all of which emphasize the unique and intentional nature of each component. However, the industrialization of the 19th century brought …

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CRAB Studio Reveals Design for the BRIJ Cultural Centre Project in New Delhi, India

Courtesy of CRAB Studio Sir Peter Cook and Gavin Robotham’s CRAB Studio has unveiled the design for a new cultural center to be constructed in New Delhi, India. Located on the site of a former quartzite quarry, the BRIJ offers facilities for the visual, performing, literary, and culinary arts as well as a new arts …

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Exploring Ma Yansong’s ‘Landscapes in Motion’: MAD Architects’ Retrospective Exhibition in Shenzhen

© TAL+Baiyu The Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning in China (MoCAUP) has recently opened an exhibition titled “Ma Yansong: Landscapes in Motion.” This retrospective showcases the work of MAD Architects, led by Ma Yansong, Dang Qun, and Yosuke Hayano, spanning nearly two decades and 52 projects. Running until December 17, the display …

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Balancing Function and Aesthetics: Incorporating Natural Light and Ventilation in Facades

The Kenz House / Srijit Srinivas – ARCHITECTS © Justin Sebastian Environmental comfort is one of the aspects that contribute to the good performance of architecture. In project descriptions, the incidence of natural lighting and ventilation is often highlighted as advantageous characteristics that add to the aesthetics and functioning of the program. In a way, …

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