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Understanding Vernacular Architecture: What It Is and Why It Matters Today

Understanding Vernacular Architecture: What It Is and Why It Matters Today

Posted by Bert Ron-Harding: Architectural Technologist on Sep 12, 2024

Vernacular architecture is more than just a style or a building method; it is a profound reflection of culture, environment, and human ingenuity. In a world where modernism has dominated for decades, … read more
Urban Canyons: Designing Within the Constraints of Narrow Alleyways and Tight Spaces

Urban Canyons: Designing Within the Constraints of Narrow Alleyways and Tight Spaces

Posted by Bert Ron-Harding: Architectural Technologist on Sep 12, 2024

In the dense, bustling cities of today, where land is scarce and development pressures are high, the challenge of designing within narrow alleyways and confined spaces—what we often refer to as "Urban … read more
​The Evolution of Italian Chandelier Style: From Classic to Contemporary

​The Evolution of Italian Chandelier Style: From Classic to Contemporary

Posted by Mary Jenkins - Architectural designer on Sep 12, 2024

The Italian chandelier is more than a lighting fixture. It is a form of expression, a distillation of Italy’s illustrious design history, and a symbol of aesthetic luxury. To trace the evolution of th … read more
​Why the Flos Parentesi Lamp Remains a Modern Design Icon After 50 Years

​Why the Flos Parentesi Lamp Remains a Modern Design Icon After 50 Years

Posted by Bianca Rodaka - Interior Designer on Sep 10, 2024

In the world of interior design, certain pieces transcend trends, becoming icons that stand the test of time. The Flos Parentesi Lamp, introduced in 1971, is one such piece—a design that not only defi … read more
​How the Memphis Milano Movement Revolutionized 80s Design

​How the Memphis Milano Movement Revolutionized 80s Design

Posted by Tina Romana - Interior Designer on Sep 10, 2024

The 1980s was a decade of excess, individuality, and unapologetic creativity. Fashion, music, and art all reflected an exuberant and rebellious spirit that defied the norms of the past. Amid this crea … read more