Happiness, according to architect Mario Shimodaira, occurs “when people can mutually rely on and agree with one another.” Architecture, he asserts, “should provide places for stimulation and engagement.” This is the heart of what Shimodaira calls “Happy-ism,” a theory infused in his...
There is an audible gasp from the audience when Yahya Jan announces the preliminary building approval process takes all of two weeks in Dubai....
Built over the Ebro River, the Bridge Pavilion is the work of Zaha Hadid Architects and Ove Arup Engineering. This construction, is one of the...
“I stood in the hospital waiting room clutching my chest and feeling pretty groggy. There were folks everywhere who looked...
There is something intriguing about the combination of rigidly geometric shapes and natural form. The contrast between the...
Anyone would think big carbon footprints are a badge of honour, what with the frequency with which new airport buildings keep...
It has been mocked as an upside down ice cream cone, likened to a tent and described as looking like a Christmas tree. There are...
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