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Making a Connection

Making a Connection

Bridges are a unique blend of architecture and mechanical engineering. And they’re not just functional—many of these marvels have become parts of the skyline or even the skyline itself. There are iconic bridges from past centuries. For instance, red covered barns bridges in Pennsylvania, our beloved Golden Gate Bridge, bridges spanning canals and rivers in ancient Rome. But they can’t compare to some of the new breed of bridges that have been recently built or in the works Ci

Is Bigger Always Better?

Is Bigger Always Better?

The tide has turned, and lots of people are foregoing the “bigger is better” house with 7 bathrooms and a 900 sq. foot laundry room. The tiny house movement is a big deal. Whether it’s a desire to reduce your carbon footprint, escaping the burden of a 30-year mortgage or just a way to simplify, more people are going small. As tiny as 200 or 300 sq. feet, these houses are designed for efficiency and optimal use of space—often using ingenious and creative design solutions. Some

Trump. If a little is good, TOO MUCH must be better!

Trump. If a little is good, TOO MUCH must be better!

What’s big and gilded and reminds you of Louis XVI? If you guessed a Donald Trump building then you are correct. Donald Trump has been in the real estate biz since 1971 when he took over the family business and renamed it The Trump Foundation. His father, Fred had made a bundle buying and selling squat single-family homes in the decidedly un-hip middle-class neighborhoods of Flushing and Flatbush. But Donald had his sights set on Manhattan. The younger Trump bought luxury h

Zaha Hadid- Goodbye to a woman Architect ahead of her time

Zaha Hadid- Goodbye to a woman Architect ahead of her time

Leaving a void in the architecture landscape, Zaha Hadid's unexpected death is a defining moment in the history of the medium. The evolution of her design sensibility reveals a brilliance that is extraordinary—from her first building, the Vitra Fire Station in Germany to the Italian National Museum of 21st Century Arts in Rome, to the London Aquatics Centre for the 2012 Olympic Games. In an era where architecture has become somewhat of a 'mainstream' art form, Hadid's work wa

A Tall Order

A Tall Order

The Shard/London Bridge London/ 2012 Is bigger always better? Is the tallest by design the center of attention? Have a look at these amazing mages comprised of some sky-high works of art. These examples of tall architecture are standouts. Whether or not you have vertigo some of the buildings will leave you breathless. White Walls Nicosia /Cyprus / 2015 As a point of necessity many urban spaces need to go up if they're going to grow. The footprint is going to stay the same, so