Landmark Tour
Dubai: A crystal city in the sand or an architectural zoo?
Last month, I discussed how the architecture of Stockholm has evolved consistently and organically over many decades and centuries. With its rapid urban transformation, Dubai is the opposite. In March, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum released a new book titled ‘Reflections on Happiness and Positivity’, in which he sets out his vision for development… Read More >
The Architectural Evolution of Stockholm
Stockholm is a major European city bursting with architecture that is unique to its character and history. The city has enjoyed a design evolution, at times in major contrast to other Northern European cities which were blighted by damage in both world wars. London was ravaged in The Blitz, for example, and second world war… Read More >
PARIS LANDMARK TOUR Q&A WITH JULIAN CROSS, WOODS BAGOT
We were thrilled when Julian Cross, Design Lead Europe from Woods Bagot, took up our challenge of curating an architectural Paris landmark tour. You might have seen some of these iconic buildings when you visited Maison et Objet or Paris Deco Off last week! Which Paris landmark do you find most architecturally exciting? Centre Pompidou – I never… Read More >
MANCHESTER LANDMARK TOUR Q&A WITH NICKI HEARNE, 5PLUS ARCHITECTS
Last month Julian Cross, Design Lead Europe from Woods Bagot, took up our challenge of curating an architectural London Landmark Tour, we are thrilled to continue our series with Nicki Hearne, Associate Interior Designer at 5plus Architects, landmark tour of Manchester. Which Manchester Landmark do you find most architecturally exciting? Manchester has some wonderful, iconic landmark… Read More >