Have you ever walked into a building and just felt a sense of calm and wondered how? This is due to many architectural factors, which I will explain in more detail shortly. However, if you ever walk into a space and feel anxious, mad, or depleted, now you know, you
Design movements throughout history have played an important role in seeing the different shifts in culture. Focusing on Minimalism and Art Deco, I definitely think that those two movements are the most contrasting design movements and I’d like to just dive into some detail about what they are, how
For the longest time, Africa has been a hotspot for artistic brilliance from textiles and sculptures to architectural wonders. However, most of these pieces of artwork are in museums and galleries outside of Africa, in Western countries, which begs the heated debate about recognition and ownership of these pieces of
As a woman pursuing architecture in my twenties, I often reflect on the struggles of those who came before me. To push against all odds in a male-dominated field must not have been easy, and it’s important to recognize the battles these women fought. Their resilience not only shaped
Have you ever wondered why some buildings become world-famous landmarks while others, even those designed by brilliant architects, are never recognized? The answer often is because of something called authenticity. A structure doesn’t just earn landmark status because of its size or beauty, it must carry deeper meaning, rooted