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New Tendencies In The Human Civilization

Freedom and liberation were the passwords of the 1960s counter-culture, and that meant freedom to act, sing, draw and design in any way one pleased.

by Max Walker

What You Don’t Know About The Modernism

This article walks you through the range of Modernism in our history.

by Max Walker

An Insight Into The Aegean Civilization

Out of the immediate military reach of the great empires of Egypt, Babylonia, Assyria and Persia lay the Aegean coast (now western Turkey), the Aegean islands and the valleys of the hilly Greek peninsula beyond.

by Max Walker

Taking Architectural Visualisation To A New Level

A look at some of the new ideas behind the construction and design of modern buildings and how they have changed to accomodate new features and concerns.

by Catherine Harvey

Visualising The Internal Aspect To A Modern Building

A look at some of the tools used by designers and architects that are also useful for estate agents and anyone else involved in the property business.

by Catherine Harvey

Architectural Lighting

In today’s marketplace, general contractors, electricians and property managers are routinely engaged in competitive bidding on commercial construction and architectural lighting projects Working with a commercial lighting distributor who specializes in architectural lighting and who represents multiple manufacturers, gives the commercial designer more freedom to bid specific items without fear of limited options, restriction to only one or two manufacturers, or equipment that fails to meet all necessary safety and light pollution regulatory codes

by Russell Neal

Architect Julia Morgan Broke Barriers, Built Enduring Legacy

Among the pioneers and luminaries named to the California Hall of Fame in 2008 is a woman whose vision and skill make her a giant of architectural genius, though she stood but five feet tall. Julia Morgan’s work adorns California from the Bay area and far beyond, crowned by her most famous work, the design and construction of Hearst Castle that hovers over San Simeon Bay.

by Kadence Buchanan

The Forum Romanum in Rome

Forum Romanum is one of the biggest and most extraordinary archeological sites the world has seen and it is located in a valley between Palatine Hill and Capitoline Hill The forum is composed of a dozen temples, arches and other structures

by Sebastian Sikkerneq Hoel

The Pantheon in Rome - Intelligent Architecture

There are few buildings in the world today that have survived the ravages of time so well as the Pantheon in Rome This is mainly due to superior engineering

by Sebastian Sikkerneq Hoel

What You Don’t Know About Bourgeois Gothic Style

Bourgeois Gothic - The Perpendicular style, with its fan vaults and thin screen-like walls, was the English reaction to the Black Death.

by Max Walker

Know More About The Extraordinary Period Of Court Gothic

The extraordinary period of invention in the history of art and architecture ended as the increasingly hot, dry climate burnt the fields and desiccated the northern French vineyards which had funded much of this work.

by Max Walker

A Vision For The Future

A look at the design of Crystal Palace and how it became a forerunner for architectural design.

by Catherine Harvey

From Cathedral Domes To Glass Office Blocks

A look at the way architectural visualisation works with designers to bring about buildings of merit.

by Catherine Harvey

Pioneering Austin Architect AD Stenger

Though AD Stenger wasn’t as prolific as Joseph Eichler, or as well known as Frank Lloyd Wright, he built some of Austin’s most unique homes that are now considered mid-century modern.

by Ki Gray

Neat, Clear Lettering for Your Mechanical Drawings

Lettering is an important skill which draftsmen must learn to master. Lettering on plans and shop drawings must always be done freehand. Never use a ruling pen for small lettering. There are special kinds of pens known as Speedball, made by the C. Howard Hunt Pen Company of Camden, New Jersey, which are designed for this kind of lettering.

by Jimmy Cox

The Baroque

Baroque architecture was brought to fruition in 17th-century Papal Rome and in many ways it is the final culmination of the earlier Renaissance In the history of architecture, Baroque architecture is the triumph of drama and spectacle in Rome and beyond

by Kewell John

The Wonders Of Italian Architecture

Italy is a magical country to visit and spend time; every region has something new to offer whether it is its food, the people, the history or its architecture.

by Harwood E Woodpecker

Your Architecture Questions Answered

In this article we will discuss some of the basic questions you may have regarding this great blend of art, form, science and function.

by MIKE SELVON

The Ups And Downs Of The Architectural World

The architectural world has seen its fair share of beauty and disaster.

by MIKE SELVON

The Concept Behind Design Development

All design development starts with an concept.

by MIKE SELVON

Tips When Looking At Architectural Services

There are plenty of architectural firms that offer a wide variety of architectural services.

by MIKE SELVON