Every city is a reflection of its own unique local culture as expressed through architecture and color. There are a number of cities with distinctive designs that particularly stand out…
Having great synergy between a building’s exterior with its surrounding landscape is crucial to the design process. Working with the landscape not only makes buildings look more aesthetically pleasing, but…
Chiang Mai is one of the most historical centers in Thailand that is currently thriving with a growing design culture. My recent trip to this charming city has given me…
Imagine waking up every morning feeling as though you live in a luxury resort. Scientific research has shown how colors influence our moods and wellbeing, and fortunately we do have…
There’s something about the color pink that makes me feel calm. I think it’s because I often associate it with the cherry blossoms, which look almost like pink clouds on…
Minimalism is a trend that has yet to influence living spaces. Space is a resource that is sometimes overlooked in sustainable architecture. Life quality decreases as population density increases since…
Frank Gehry at a Glance Name: Frank Owen Gehry Date of Birth: February 28, 1929 Place of Birth: Toronto, Canada Design Signature: Deconstructivism – an architectural style with a…
Imagine if you were colorblind and you were not able to see the colors around you the way most people do. Imagine if you could not distinguish violet, lavender and…
The golden ratio is a ratio found in nature that somehow makes an object aesthetically appealing. Artists throughout history such as Salvador Dali and Leonardo Da Vinci attempted to create…
As the population continues to grow and our resources become more scarce, the only rational way to solve this crisis is by living more sustainably. Most people nowadays are situated…