The new Kulturbahnhof Aalen brings together Aalen’s industrial history and twenty-first century architecture. With great sensitivity, the historical..
History of architecture is the study of the evolution of architecture through the ages and across a wide range of geographies and cultural contexts
A new book surveys the stunning work of Ezra Stoller, the most prominent photographer of 20th-century American architecture
designed by lahdelma & mahlamäki, the museum of the history of polish jews has been announced as the winner of the first finlandia prize for architecture.
The architecture of a place defines a place, a time period, a lifestyle. It captures a place's story and has its history written all over the walls of its architecture. Architecture defines an era, looking at the architecture of today we can conclude that it is either extremely random or architects now have the freedom to design as per their likes without being confined by any current trend....
TIRANA, January 22Albania is home to therapeutic landscapes where thermal baths and hot springs, known as llixha, meet with nature, history, and architecture.
2017 TRABAJO PRÁCTICO Nº2 – FASE 1: “Reconocimiento del territorio metropolitano: Problemas, patrones espaciales y experimentación proyectual» Descargas: TP2-FASE 1- Interv Urbanistica 2017 …
If there ever were a moment where architecture would be connected with controversy, it would be right now.
We have seen compelling images of what happens when one half of a townhouse is abandoned or when structures are deserted, but what about the ghosts of buildings from which a shared party wall is all that remains? In many cases, these ghostly leftovers reveal spatial secrets exposed only after a ...
Yurts are traditional, round, domed shelters originating in Central Asia and used by nomadic groups. Yurts have been used for over 3,000 years, evolving to
Discover the best things do in Braga, e.g. Bom Jesus, Braga Cathedral, Biscainhos Palace & Santa Barbara Gardens plus Braga hotel suggestions
Completed in 1933, the Paimio Sanatorium is a former tuberculosis sanatorium (now a hospital) designed by architect Alvar Aalto.
I formulated this lesson after seeing Mrs. Sturgill teach something like it at the Frist one summer. We read the story "Roberto the Insect Architect" to inspire us to "Be Creative!" The students created blueprints and designed a house or building for a bug! After they painted their drawings blue, they sculpted their 'bug' out of model magic. Once those dry, we'll add bright colors. Here's that worksheet about Architectural Details...I found it in a green book called Art Starters? (I think.)
With the Cooper Hewitt exhibiting The Senses: Design Beyond Vision, Metropolis takes a look at the past, present, and future of multisensory design.
This article was originally published on CommonEdge as "Was Modernism Really International? A New History Says No." I taught architectural history...
Vilnius has beautiful architecture and streets, a strong culture, tasty food, and so much history. Here are 12 great things to do in Vilnius!
A cottage is a traditionally small house often found in rural areas or small towns. These early cottages were constructed using local materials like stone,
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My tips for things to do in Coimbra include must sees and hidden gems. Explore its history through art, architecture, gardens, squares and museums.
Lecce is the jewel of the Salento in southern Puglia, Italy. Find out why this beautiful baroque city needs to be on your Italy vacation itinerary!
One of the most celebrated works of Hellenistic art is without doubt the Nike of Samothrace, on display at the Louvre since 1884 CE. The white Parian marble statue represents the personification of...
Explore the most famous rock pile in the history of the world!
No study of architecture and engineering would be complete without talking about the Great Pyramids. Egyptian architecture is as mesmerizing in the 21st century as it must have been mystifying when they were constructed. And thanks to Bubble Guppies, a subject of great fascination to my preschool and toddler too! Egyptian Architecture…
Why study insects in your homeschool? 1. Because your sons will love it. 2. They are everywhere and everywhere on earth humans share our surroundings with them. If you are exploring insects in a nature study this school year then this packet will be a great addition for you.
Things to do in Tavira, a small, laid back town full of charm, history and character and less touristy than some of its neighbours.
A bungalow is a small, single-story house, often with a second story built into a sloping roof. The concept originated in late-medieval eastern India,
Walter Adolph Georg Gropius was a German architect who, along with Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and Le Corbusier is regarded as one of the pioneering........
There's no shortage of things to do in Caen, Normandy. From World War II history to food markets and cycling, this French city has a lot going on.
