Is Good Architecture Synonymous with Beauty?
Architecture is more than just building things. Marcus Vitruvius Pollio, a Roman architect who lived more than 2,000 years ago, said that there are two basic truths about building: “Firmness” (safety) and “Commodity” (use). He then said that “Delight” is what makes building into architecture…
Placemaking through Architecture: Designing Experiences
A core aspect of enriched architectural designs is the deep-rooted connection that places hold with people. Through strategic placemaking, architects can extract greater meaning behind public spaces allowing for a true bond to form between residents and material spaces. Architects and design consultants can transform…