#Architecture

#Architecture

Johnston Marklee's approach emphasizes formal clarity and contextual responsiveness, drawing from their extensive portfolio of cultural and academic projects, including the Menil Drawing Institute and the renovation of the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago.

"What they don't realize is that we built it from scratch," says Eva. "When people find out it's not actually an old finca, they're always amazed."

Hotel Volga showcases breathtaking Brutalist design, centered around a grand atrium that connects a sunken urban cenote to the sky, creating a unique atmosphere.

The refurbishment project is characterized by a dual stylistic code, which allows for a harmonious blend of modern and traditional elements within the apartment's design.

Alejandra Ferrera emphasizes that the security-driven design, while functional at the time, has led to a fragmented urban experience where streets serve only as transit voids, lacking social engagement.

The plans for the arch were preliminarily approved last week by the Commission of Fine Arts, which is now completely inhabited by Donald Trump's appointees, the previous members having stepped down or been fired for the crime of competence last year.

The design of Anna Bakay's office transforms a conventional notary practice into a serene space that resembles a private gallery, emphasizing silence and tactility.

The Hanwha Seoul Pompidou Center is conceived as both an exhibition venue and a meeting point where education and art converge, offering adaptable spaces to host a broad range of activities.

In 1962, the architect Buckminster Fuller envisioned a floating city that would free humanity from its dependence on the Earth. The speculative project consisted of enormous geodesic spheres that would naturally levitate in air warmed by the sun and be anchored to mountaintops.

Homes of Haor by Joy Saha documents the vernacular architecture of Ashtagram, Kishoreganj, in Bangladesh's Haor region. Homes are built on naturally raised mounds that become islands during the monsoon, surrounded by seasonal floodwater.

The architectural approach emphasizes simplicity, durability, and contextual integration, with brick as the primary material for its structural capacity and long-term performance.

Hector Guimard's distinctive designs are well known - even if his name isn't. His signature work, the Paris Métro entrances, are classic examples of Art Nouveau, characterized by their elegant flowing lines, floral ornamentation, geometric forms, and mythical symbolism, taking inspiration from nature.

The facade is defined by a system of bundled aluminum tubes that shift from vertical to horizontal, forming openings, canopies, and thresholds, creating a dynamic visual identity.