Architecture

Which of these 8 Styles of Interior Doors are Perfect for your Home? The Importance of Choosing the ‘Right’ Interior Doors Interior doors can drastically define the style and functionality of your home. They not only provide privacy and security but also contribute to the overall aesthetic appeal of your living space. Different Styles of…

Ensuring Safety: 3 Important Reasons Window Restrictors are a Must-Have for Homes with Children and Pets It is estimated that 4,000 children are injured falling out of windows every year, and an additional 12 suffer fatalities (statistics source). Animals are also at risk of falling from windows. Unfortunately, these accidents often occur in a split…

10 Ways Your Home’s Architecture Can Improve Energy Efficiency – Keep Warm and Save Money this Winter Cold winters and high energy costs seem to be getting everyone down, and with good reason. However, it’s not just the strength of your heater or the thickness of your blankets that determine how warm and energy-efficient your…

Portals to the Home: The Fascinating History of How Doors Have Changed from the Start of Civilisation to the Dawn of the 21st Century Introduction to How Doors Have Changed Doors. Even the word seems a bit boring. But, as the main architectural focus point for visitors while they await admittance, doors are more than…

Architectural Symbolism: The 4 Most Popular Not-So-Secret Meanings behind Buildings Introduction to Architectural Symbolism Architecture is a language, the designs send a message and tell a story. Take Ancient Egypt, for example, who built the pyramids not not just as royal tombs but also as symbols of the pharaoh’s journey to the afterlife and a…

Catastrophic Architectural Failures: 3 Important Lessons for Future Design The Importance of Studying Architectural Failures We love architectural marvels, we even wrote a blog on them. However, history is marked with instances where architectural designs have failed, leading to catastrophic consequences. But we can learn so much from mistakes, as this blog post should hopefully…

6 Iconic Bridges Around the World – Can you guess what favourites made it to the list? (Hint: The Bridge to Terabithia isn’t on here!) It’s time to bridge your knowledge because they’re not just functional, bridges can become one of a place’s key identifiers! Spanning rivers, straits, and valleys, these architectural marvels connect communities,…

3 Famous Architects and Their Styles that Shaped the Industry Introduction to Famous Architects Architects that carry huge influence? The list could go on forever: Louis Sullivan, Antoni Gaudi, Renzo Piano and so, so many more. In this blog post, we’re going to look at just three famous architects’ distinctive styles that pushed the boundaries…

How Architecture Has Changed Over Time: The 8 Revolutionary Periods You Should Know Introduction Architecture is both an art and science. The way we design and build has transformed over the centuries. From ancient, almost-forgotten civilisations to the modern era, architecture reflects advancement in technology and materials, and the changing requirements and tastes of society.…

Architectural Wonders Around the World Very few things are able to showcase the extraordinary capabilities of human creativity, engineering skills and cultural expression like incredible architecture can. Spanning across continents and centuries, architectural wonders have captured our imagination and left us in awe. From ancient marvels that defy the passage of time to modern masterpieces…