Appreciating the discovery of impressive architecture

Architecture can be immensely divisive in terms of opinions about the designs. There are buildings that architects, critics and members of the public love and others that they loathe. It is interesting how opinion can be split so easily. This is a great example of the fact that everybody views and appreciates architectural designs differently. It is important to keep this in mind when designing. Continue reading

Protecting significant sites

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

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