Architects are generally viewed in the same vein as lawyers and doctors: intelligent, schooled individuals who spent years refining the work in their chosen field, but that’s not always the case. Like lawyers and doctors, there are plenty of architects that have made their own blunders throughout the years – but what sets them apart […]
Once an extremely popular practise that drew the attention of millions across the world, interior design has long been an important factor for those buying a new house or changing an old one. It’s the art of taking the interior of the room and altering the aesthetics so that the room becomes more welcoming, friendly, […]
For the most part, the world has adopted square buildings as the norm. This is because they’re easy to design and build, they’re cheaper on resources, and they’re far more practical, especially in a city. Square buildings are what we come across almost all the time – but this isn’t always the case. Over the […]
Creating art has been a part of humanity since before the dawn of civilisation. Humans have always been fascinated with painting, and the various cave paintings around the world are testament to this fact. But the works of art that truly changed the world didn’t come along until the Renaissance era, when some of the […]
The 1960s still provide inspiration to the fashion industry today which is evident when looking at examples such as the Birkin from Hermès and the Dior’s recent taken on Edie Sedgwick’s Factory Girl style. After the full skirts and impeccable hair and make-up of the 1950s, the fashion of the 1960s could be seen as […]
With elements that are best described as bold and overstated, 1970s fashion is still consistently reimagined and reintroduced to 21st century catwalks. As a stark contrast to the 1980s style which followed, 1970s fashion was characterised by flares, platforms, fringing, and suede and took the individual style of the 1960s to a whole new level. […]
Artworks produced during the period from approximately 1860 to the 1970s are categorised as Modern Art, the period predating Contemporary Art. Modern artists were renowned for breaking away from the traditions of the past to create pieces which challenged the prevailing notions of art and these artists are the most celebrated of all. Georgia O’Keeffe […]
While there are many breath-taking buildings all around the world, there are few as iconic or as instantly recognisable as the buildings on this list. We take a trip around the globe to visit the buildings which captured the world’s attention. The Louvre Originally built in the 12th century as a museum, The Louvre was […]
Interior design and architecture go hand-in-hand as designing the interior of a space is pivotal in highlighting its architectural vision. While you may salivate over the interiors of Nate Berkus, Ashe + Leandro, Estee Stanley, or Kelly Wearstler, do you know who truly paved the way for the profession today? These interior designers are the […]
As the former British Prime Minster once stated, “we shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us” and this is definitely true of the buildings designed by these grand masters of architecture. The 6 architects on this list of the world’s best architects of all time not only created incredible masterpieces, but also changed the way […]