HOME | ArchiveBy Kenny Lau The skyline of Arles, South of France is changed forever following the construction of the Luma Arles arts centre. Commissioned by collector and businesswoman Maja Hoffman for the Luma Foundation, the architect Frank Gehry references the local Alpilles rock formations and takes Van Gogh’s evocations of light one step further. Created to […]
By Talia Wang 3XN, a Danish architectural practice with head office in Copenhagen, recently completed the Grognon exhibition space dedicated to the history of digital technologies. Located in Namur, Belgium, at the confluence of two rivers and neighbouring the Roman citadel. However, unlike previous projects, this project sparked great public attention with its unique form […]
By Lolo Kwok Although most of us are unfamiliar with the word “BIM,” I assume most of you have seen the Holotable in sci-fi films such as Iron Man or Star Wars. BIM is comparable to Holotable in some ways. However, it is mostly utilized in the fields of architecture and construction. The new tool […]
By Iria Chen The prominent Korean Netflix series Squid Game has won standing ovations from people all around the world. Not only is its plot enticing, but the architectural design of different scenes is also under the spotlight. Spoiler alert! The Staircase The concept of the staircase is inspired by the M.C. Escher’s “Relativity” lithograph. […]
By Iria Chen Dubai Expo 2020 is hosted by Dubai in the United Arab Emirates from 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022. There are many must-see exhibitions which are definitely a feast for the eyes. The pavilions with aesthetic and unique styles are highly suggested to visitors. Under the pandemic, there might be obstacles […]
By Ernest Cheung Sigurd Lewerentz’s life and works are about to be presented in their first major exhibition in ArkDes, a Swedish national museum that’s also known as the Museum of Architecture, from the 1st of October 2021 – 28th of August 2022. And certainly, it’s not a good idea to miss out on the […]
By Carroll Luk Designed and constructed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, the Farnsworth House is an icon of the Bauhaus movement in architecture. The house was intended to be a single-room retreat located in the countryside of Plano, Illinois of Chicago. The 140-square-metre structure is now designated as a National Historic Landmark, and recognized […]
By Matthew Chan Villa Tugendhat is exactly what its name suggests. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, one of the pioneering architects in the modern architecture movement, built it for industrialist Fritz Tugendhat, and his wife Greta, completing the building in 1930. Its use of space and material choices are deemed ahead of its time, and […]
By Rex Hau Googling the term ‘Bauhaus’ will show that it’s a brand. But don’t let that fool you. It was a unique movement that fought limitations and artistic dilettantism, embracing rational and minimalist ideals. Among its leading figures, Marcel Breuer stands out as a person whose influence cannot be neglected. At 19 years old, […]
By Chloe Heung You may not have heard of the ‘Bauhaus movement’ before, but this movement is a symbol of modernism and artistic ingenuity. It shows how the founder of Bauhaus, Walter Gropius, created not only a unique school, but an idea of design that affected the future. In this essay, I will be talking […]
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