As we write, so we build. To keep a record of what matters to us. The fear of forgetting anything precious can trigger in us the wish to raise a structure, like a paperweight to hold down our memories.
~ Alain de Botton
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Mezquita – Exploring the Lost Roof of Córdoba’s Mosque-Cathedral | Reasearch
Conceived as a mosque and later repurposed as a cathedral, the Mezquita of Córdoba has been subject to continuous expansion, modification, and adaptation over the centuries. Today, these transformations render the building a unique architectural palimpsest, offering profound insights into the layered cultural and religious history of Spain. Yet,…
Time & Memory | Modern Architecture Part 1
Out of our five senses, vision is the most dominant in shaping our perception of the world around us. The brain works hardest to maintain a constant and coherent image of our surroundings in order to gather from it the necessary information to orient ourselves within them. Due to…
Social Responsibility | Diébédo Francis Kéré
Many architects seem to struggle with the balance between integrity and virality — a shift in priorities that has been accelerated by social media and our generations’ shortening attention span. When going viral becomes currency, superficial factors such as the design of a building far outweigh its social responsibilities.…
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