Concrete Architecture:
5 Buildings to Know
Concrete is the second most-used substance in the world after water. Despite debate around sustainability, demand for the material is increasing.
Concrete is the second most-used substance in the world after water. Despite debate around sustainability, demand for the material is increasing.
Aesthetica brings together 20th century and contemporary structures united by their fundamental building material – brick.
Aesthetica presents a list of must-see exhibitions from institutions including London’s Design Museum, the National Gallery of Scotland and Vitra.
Material culture tells the story of humankind. Here is a list of exhibitions about how design shapes our everyday lives, and can propose ideas for the future.
From archives to cultural institutions and a concert hall – Aesthetica’s list rounds up contemporary buildings with dazzling reflective façades.
Architizer’s Vision Awards recognises individuals and studios who are capturing the breadth and scope of built environments today through various media.
Each year since 1996, the RIBA’s Stirling Prize is awarded to the UK’s best new building. In 2023, the six shortlisted projects address crucial social issues.
London’s Hayward Gallery presents the largest Hiroshi Sugimoto retrospective to date, highlighting a philosophical, yet playful, perspective on time.
The first Monday of October has marked World Architecture Day annually since 1985. Here are 10 structures to know, one for each year 2013-2023.
The story of architecture in photography is being written. Vitra Design Museum foregrounds what’s next through the lens of one key image-maker.
Following WWII, many countries faced a need for a affordable homes. Here are five sites that serve as examples of how architects responded to crisis.
Each year, LDF provides a global platform for the city’s creative community to share their ideas and connect with audiences from around the world.
What role could gardens play in a sustainable future? And what can they tell us about history? Vitra Design Museum introduces artists addressing this question.
In line with his new monograph with Skira, we catch up with the artist and the book’s editor and author, Alma Zevi, for a discussion on form and sculpture.
Technical advancements, innovative engineering solutions and a sense of optimism are hallmarks of high-tech architectural style. Here are five to know.
Brutalist architecture emerged in the late 1940s. The following list comprises sites from across the world; each one is a key example of the style to know.
“Less is bore.” Architect, Robert Venturi’s iconic quote summarises the essence of Postmodern architecture. Here, we present buildings to note.
Glass Houses, published by Phaidon, showcases domestic residences, across the globe, which have been inspired by the material’s legacy.
Brightly tinted objects, surfaces and buildings can make a powerful statement. Here, we compile a list of vibrant architectural structures that stand out.
