Exploring the Influence of Prehistoric Art on Cutting-Edge Design Throughout history, ancient artifacts have provided a wellspring of inspiration for various creative disciplines. The Venus of Willendorf, a remarkable prehistoric figurine, is the example we will cover today. I think it can continue to captivate the imagination of artists, architects…

Challenging the Assumption That Eco-Friendly Materials Are Always the Best Option for Sustainable Structures — When we think about sustainability we always think about using better materials. And while that is certainly a good way to think about it I came across the following thought this past weekend, “Architects are preoccupied with everything but Architecture. It is thought that using ecological materials is the way…

A selection of women who push the architecture field every day with their work. — The legacy of female architects is a complex and multifaceted one that reflects the broader history of women’s participation in professional fields. For much of the 20th century, architecture was a male-dominated field, with few opportunities for women to succeed or gain recognition. …

Half a decade in the field, and these continue to be more and more relevant each day — It’s been 5 years since I joined the long hours of the “9–5 lifestyle” that is being a full-time architectural designer. Two jobs, 1 master’s degree, and 8 building types later, I find myself needing to be reminded of the following tips every year: Keep learning I can’t stress this one enough…

Hot take. — Le Corbusier is the most repeated name in the Architectural world. I haven’t taken a single architecture studio or lecture class that didn’t mention something about him, and with justifiable reasons — his contributions ripple and affect our built environment to this day. Some say it may not be accurate…

The duality de saber both. — Many people se identifican with una o la otra. But not me. You see, es difícil separarme de una y la otra. Están completamente intertwined. There’s is a beauty, belleza innata de los lenguajes que está woven into su existencia. …

A low-key haunted house guide for Spooky Season — Claustrophobia This one is a classic. Small, tight spaces percolate your anxiety and induce a depressive state. If you place your walls right, you might induce a sense of dread and desperation. Dead Ends Humans have strong feelings about ends, even mentally produced ones. So you can imagine how terrifying it can be…

I want to talk to an audience, not an echo chamber. Architecture is often associated, like the world of art, with a lot of pretentiousness. The whole discussion of building vs. architecture can hint at the sort of pedantic level that the discipline enables. It is tough — the artist/architect…

You read that right, hand-made. Ever heard of Bishop’s Castle? The project began when Jim Bishop was 15. He bought the land for this project for $450 with the intention of building a cottage with his family. As he intuitively placed the rocks together for this initial project, the neighbors…