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What is brutalism and why you should love it
What is Brutalism Brutalism is an architectural movement defined by raw, exposed materials (primarily unfinished concrete), bold geometric forms, and…
Best laptop to buy for architecture university
Starting university soon and wondering what laptop setup you need for all your architecture work? This simple guide will help…
The best of British brutalist architecture
This collection brings together the best examples of Brutalist Britain, offering a chance to see Brutalism in a new light—full…
The best UK architecture university for you
So you’ve decided to become an architect? After skimming the rankings and googling employment rates, all the universities start to…
Foregoing foreplay for Floorplay: The hidden power of uneven floors
As kids, we understood something architects seem to forget: the floor mattered. We turned it into lava, stacking sofa pillows…
Foregoing foreplay for Floorplay: The hidden power of uneven floors
As kids, we understood something architects seem to forget: the floor mattered. We turned it into lava, stacking sofa pillows…
Timeless is less: Botox buildings and the never new
Stand on London Bridge and look up at the Shard. Renzo Piano’s glass splinter has loomed over this stretch of…
Poker, Power & Playboy: The hidden patriarchy in play
Poker has never been a game of chance. The first thing you notice is the light, or rather, the careful…
Divisible by 2: Sainthood for gender-neutral toilets
Architecture’s only martyr was a gender neutral toilet An ode to “Divisible by 2” You step into a unsuspecting courtyard…
Divisible by 2: Sainthood for gender-neutral toilets
Architecture’s only martyr was a gender neutral toilet An ode to “Divisible by 2” You step into a unsuspecting courtyard…
What is brutalism and why you should love it
What is Brutalism Brutalism is an architectural movement defined by raw, exposed materials (primarily unfinished concrete), bold geometric forms, and…
The best of British brutalist architecture
This collection brings together the best examples of Brutalist Britain, offering a chance to see Brutalism in a new light—full…
Beautiful illustrated timeline of english architecture styles
Free illustrated cheat sheet poster at the bottom! Ever wandered what your house says about English history? Find out how…
What film should I watch next?
Who needs letterboxd when you have your own website. Here’s my list of films that I want to watch because…
What architectural style are you? Find out in this quiz!
With so many movements out there, how are you meant to know which architectural style fits you?Have no fear, the…
What Rhino command are you? 100% life changing quiz
RHINO QUIZ! Don’t lie, everybody wants to know what command they’re spiritually linked to. Luckily for you, I’ve delved into…
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Uncovering the stories behind the façade.
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