When Architecture Benefits From Virtual Reality
Architecture firms not already adopting virtual reality (VR) in their offices are faced with how they are going to respond to the changes and benefits virtual reality brings to the profession. Where three-dimensional imaging and the benefits of computer programs such as BIM (Building Information Modeling) have left off, VR...
7 Of The Best Architecture And Design Podcasts To Listen To Right Now
Whether you are heading out on the open road this summer, spending lazy summer afternoons in the shade, or simply wanting to utilize commuting time, podcasts serve to entertain and to educate. Once you’ve decided you want to listen to a radio show streamed from your smart phone, it...
Zaha Hadid’s Take On Cultural Architecture
Regarded as one of the world’s most famous architects, Zaha Hadid’s architectural designs were as enigmatic as they were intricate. Drawing inspiration from the environments, both cultural and natural, in which they were erected. Her architectural projects were dynamic- emphasizing asymmetry, fragmented geometry and sensual contours. What Zaha...
Bob Noorda’s Legacy On Graphic Design
The work of Dutch-born Bob Noorda spans decades; the visual identities he has created for various entities can be characterized as succinct and effective. After graduating from the Instituut voor Kunstnijverheidsonderwijs (IvKNO) and moving to Milan, he transformed some of Europe’s popular brands and created his own firm, Unimark...
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Cliff Houses That Push The Boundaries of Architecture
Residential architecture explores some of the most radical and opulent designs. While current trends tend to focus on size and sustainability, there are a few architectural designs that are pushing the physical limitations on which a home can be built. Houses built on cliffs have been around for a long...
The Porsche 911: One Of The Most Remarkable Sports Car Designs
The first thing you think about when you hear “Porsche” is the 911; a rear-engine fastback with unmistakable round headlights that are reminiscent of frog eyes. It’s become the symbol of the German automaker, whose roots began with the Volkswagen Beetle. Unlike Italian sports car manufacturers that will create...
Logo Redesigns: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
As target markets get more technologically savvy and younger, brands take into account the need to rebrand or redesign in order to appeal to them. One of the most prominent changes that consumers may quickly notice is a logo redesign, which is subjected to criticism, thanks to the power of...
Eero Saarinen: The Mid-Century Modern Architect Of America
Responsible for some of the most iconic mid-century landmarks, Eero Saarinen was as much of an artist as he was an architect. As the son of already renowned architect, Eliel Saarinen, he was able to establish his own artistic identity. His architectural designs emphasized sweeping curves and arches, with as...