Stanford White was an American architect who had a brilliant career in the late 19th century. Although White didn’t have any formal training to be an architect, he was Henry Hobson Richardson’s principal assistant, who at that time was known as the world’s greatest...
Portuguese architect Eduardo Souto de Moura is not a household name here in the states, but in his homeland of Portugal, he is revered as a genius in his chosen field of architecture. In fact, he was awarded the esteemed Pritzker Prize back in 2011. The Pritzker Prize...
Look at your community surroundings, such as the city you live in, the neighborhood you selected, and your house. These decisions all seem so simple to the average person, but the significance is monumental. All these decisions have social and cultural forces at play...
Famed Dutch architect Ben van Berkel is once again bringing his innovative type of thinking into the world of architecture. If you remember van Berkel, along with his partner Caroline Bros, they created the UNstudio 30 years ago. Some of his most notable designs are...
“Architecture is the reaching out for the truth.” Louis Kahn Award-winning architect Louis Kahn was known for creating a very unique style of architecture. He would place elements of Greek and Roman architecture (otherwise known as classical architecture) and...
As we look forward towards the new year, let’s take a moment to reflect on the legacies of the architects and newsmakers we’ve met through the blogs we shared with you. In one way or another, they have had an influence on our lives today. Here’s our roundup of...
