Fluted wall panels are a stylish and versatile way to add texture and dimension to any interior space. These panels are made up of a series of pieces of wood that are carved with a concave pattern, giving them a distinctive fluted appearance. They can be hung either vertically or horizontally and can be made…
Educated at Harvard under Walter Gropius and Jose Luis Sert and trained in the Cambridge office of Paul Rudolph, William Morgan was appointed a Lehman Fellow of Harvard University and studied as a Fulbright grantee in Italy in 1958 and 1959. Subsequently, he received a Wheelwright Fellowship of the Graduate School of Design, and a…
Composites and Architecture was a source of information on projects in architecture and design utilizing composite materials. Here are some selected highlights from CompositesandArchitecture.com that sparked our interest in contemporary architecture. Zaha Hadid’s “Z-Stream” A slightly older project, but worth a re-visit: “Z- Stream”, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, UK. This fiberglass slide/installation on the castle grounds…
For years now, minimalism has been a major trend in architecture, interior design, visual arts, writing, and lifestyle. This post will introduce you to minimalist architecture, exploring its definition, history, elements, and benefits. What is Minimalism in Architecture? The simplest way to express the concept of minimalism in architecture is with this phrase: “Less is…
If someone mentions to you that a home they are thinking of buying is an example of “contemporary architecture,” what do you picture? If you find yourself more stumped than usual by this question, you should not be surprised. In truth, it is something of a stretch to even say that there is such a…
With its jaw-dropping views of the ocean and unique design, it’s easy to see why people fall in love with the Fall House. Perched on the edge of a bluff, this cliff house plunges down towards the ocean, allowing the home to work with the landscape rather than against it. The home is a feat…
Architecture changes and evolves over time. Some styles go out of fashion, others replace them, and then there’s this sort of merging and blending of styles that occurs. One of the most common infusions is the modern architecture, which is often incorporated with contemporary. That leads to one central question: modern vs contemporary: what’s the…