Around the world there are over 1,000 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The list is extensive and includes over 800 deemed culturally significant, just under 200 natural wonders and around 30 that are regarded as mixed use. Each of these is protected so they can be retained for the future, helping to preserve the history and heritage. Continue reading
Author Archives: Stephen Hall
Understanding how architecture influences communities
June will see an exhibition like no other take please in London. Whereas events of this nature usually run over the course of three or four days, the London Festival of Architecture takes place across every day of the month. The remarkable length of this event is testament to the rich, varied and expansive nature of how we see and define the idea of architecture in the modern age, and we’re sure every architecture enthusiast and architect in London is looking ahead to this event with eager anticipation. Continue reading
The launch of the 2016 Venice Architecture Biennale
The Venice Architecture Biennale 2016, the biggest exhibition of its type in the world, begins on May 28th. It will run until 27th November and feature work from a vast array of architects, including local, national and international companies. There are a number of special events taking place during the event too. The theme of the 15th edition of the Biennale is Reporting From the Front. Continue reading
