HOME | ArchiveBy Kenny Lau From the grandeur of the forced-perspective Roman columns to the charred veneer of the Bruder Klaus Field Chapel by Peter Zumthor, spectacular architecture is rarely free from sensual experiences that emphasises the qualia of the aesthetic journey. After all, feeling is an integral element of architecture … right? This is something that […]
By Iria Chen As one of the representatives of the era of deconstructivism, Rem Koolhaas creates architecture which inverts the impossible. Having graduated from the Architecture Association in London, he founded the OMA in 1975. His remarkable works, which manifest themselves in both the East and West, unanimously presents the essence and features of deconstructivism. Some […]
By Talia Wang Although known for her works in parametricism, which is a sub subdivision of deconstructivism, Zaha Hadid was a leading architect in deconstructivism. One of her earlier works was the MAXXI National Museum of XXI century arts in Rome built between 1998-2009. The building was referred to as “A modernised site which draws […]
By Ernest Cheung The “deconstructivism” architectural movement appeared in the late 1980s. Unlike modernism which advocates concepts such as “continuity” or “organisation”, deconstructivism focused on avoiding these “constraints”, resulting in much more complex architectures that seem disassembled, lacking harmony or symmetry. Kind of like doodling versus drawing neat lines on a piece of paper. But […]
By Augustine Wong If architecture, as a verb, is the act of constructing man-made environments, to deconstruct is to undo the work of architecture. And yet, deconstructivism exists as a prominent architectural movement that has been supported by renowned ‘starchitects’: Daniel Libeskind, Frank Gehry and Bernard Tschumi, whose unorthodox forms and compositions dazzle visitors who […]
Captivated by the nature of architecture as a reflection of its cultural and environmental contexts, I consider architecture as an approach to generating a thorough and effective solution to the societal, cultural, and environmental problems we face today. Architects are capable of creating an intimate relationship with the user, one that is complementary and interwoven […]
Entranced by the ability of architecture to redefine spatial experiences, I started ARCHive to share my passion with like-minded individuals, whilst exploring what it means to innovate under a fusion of art and science. Being involved in the art scene from a young age, I view architecture as a means to imbue artistic vision within […]
Architecture literally changes the way we navigate and experience the man-made world. As a profession that combines both creative and practical problem solving skills, my main motivation to study architecture rose from a desire to manage Hong Kong’s problematic urban development. Now as an undergraduate student, I’m also interested in adaptive reuse and studying uncontrolled […]
Hi, I’m currently Year 12 studying in Renaissance College who loves visual art, especially art that has tons of detail. My interest in art led me to discover the world of architecture, a field that pursues a balance between complexity and functionality. And I love Lo-fi music as they don’t distract me while I’m working […]
I can’t really remember when I started learning about architecture or when I started loving it. Since I was small, my parents always brought me to Hong Kong University’s degree show. Although I wasn’t into architecture at that time, I know students who made them are amazing and are extremely creative. I wish to be […]
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