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​Arne Jacobsen: The Egg Chair and Swan Chair – Designs of Timeless Elegance and Surprising Value

​Arne Jacobsen: The Egg Chair and Swan Chair – Designs of Timeless Elegance and Surprising Value

Posted by Mary Jenkins - Architectural designer on Sep 04, 2024

There are few designers whose work transcends time, fashion, and geography, but Arne Jacobsen—Danish architect and furniture designer—stands firmly in this rare category. Jacobsen's name is synonymous … read more
​Designing Budget-Friendly Learning Environments with Natural Lighting

​Designing Budget-Friendly Learning Environments with Natural Lighting

Posted by Mary Jenkins - Architectural designer on Sep 04, 2024

Designing Budget-Friendly Learning Environments with Natural LightingIn an era of escalating construction costs and increasing awareness of the environmental impacts of architecture, the question of h … read more
​Applications of Wood in Modern Mexican Architecture

​Applications of Wood in Modern Mexican Architecture

Posted by Dr Martin Graythwaite - Architecture PhD / MPhil on Sep 04, 2024

In the sun-drenched heart of Mexico, where landscapes shift from dense tropical forests to arid deserts, one material has quietly, yet profoundly, shaped the built environment for centuries—wood. For … read more
​The Significance of Yakisugi: Uncover the Aesthetic and Strength of This Wood in Modern Architectural Design

​The Significance of Yakisugi: Uncover the Aesthetic and Strength of This Wood in Modern Architectural Design

Posted by Dr Martin Graythwaite - Architecture PhD / MPhil on Sep 04, 2024

In 18th-century Japan, in a small coastal town in the Seto Inland Sea, fishermen discovered an unusual technique for preserving the wooden planks used in their boats. They would char the surface of th … read more
 Is Wood the Key to Sustainable Architecture in the Middle East?

Is Wood the Key to Sustainable Architecture in the Middle East?

Posted by Dr Martin Graythwaite - Architecture PhD / MPhil on Sep 04, 2024

In the world of architecture, few materials carry the weight of history like wood. Its use can be traced back thousands of years, from ancient Japanese temples to European cathedrals, to the log cabin … read more