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Why Do Malls Feel Like Mazes?
Early examples of malls have included Trajan's Market in ancient Rome, considered the first shopping mall, and the 19th-century Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan. They date back for thousands of years. But in the last hundred years, mall designs have become more and more complex. But why? The ‘Gruen effect’ Mall designs are intentionally built to create disorientation within shoppers and keep them in the space longer, encouraging impulse buys. The way these malls are des
Ffion Collins
Dec 162 min read


How Architecture Preserves Cultural Identity
Architecture is way more than bricks and steel—it is a way of expression. Throughout the globe, various cultures blend their values,...
Advika Krishnan
Aug 283 min read


Why Are All New Buildings Glass Boxes?
Walk through any modern city today—from London to Jakarta—and you’ll likely see the same thing: tall, sleek towers covered entirely in...
Ffion Collins
Aug 162 min read


How Architects Can Address Housing Shortages in Growing Cities
As cities grow and populations increase, housing shortages have emerged as one of the most important urban issues of our day. With demand...
Ffion Collins
Jun 72 min read


Retail Architecture: Designing Spaces that Enhance Sales
Architecture is crucial in creating an atmosphere that embodies a brand's personality in the retail sector. The building locating the...
Ffion Collins
Mar 292 min read


Flawed Foundations: The Stories Behind Famous Building Disasters
Not all buildings are famous for the right reasons. From a skyscraper that melts cars to a bridge that turned into a giant wind chime,...
Ffion Collins
Jan 224 min read


The Tacoma Narrows Bridge Collapse
Winston W, Architecture When gazing down the Hall of Fame of Architecture, each distinct building glints with both creativity and...
Winston Wu
Dec 12, 20244 min read


Tiny Living: The Art of Compact Homes
In a world where space is a luxury, the tiny house movement is redefining how we live by proving that big dreams can fit into small...
Ffion Collins
Dec 8, 20243 min read


The Highs of Ancient Rome Architecture
Roman architecture, the legacy left after the Roman Empire, respond to the changing practical needs of Roman society. But roman design is...
Ffion Collins
Nov 8, 20243 min read


Interior Design: Optimizing Space in Studio Apartments
When you stroll outside on a bustling street in a city like New York or Singapore, you may find yourself peculiarly ensnared by a ring of...
Winston Wu
Nov 2, 20244 min read


What is Galvanised Steel and Eco-Friendly Wood Veneers? The Tiktok-ifcation of Interior Design
As social media platforms continue to accelerate in the user base, the concept of “tiktok-ification” has become a repeated cliche in many...
Winston Wu
Oct 29, 20244 min read


Cultural Preservation or Demolition? An Architectural Lens
Across various news outlets, we have seen stories of beautiful historic buildings being demolished, only to be rebuilt to be, some may...
Anessa Lau
Oct 19, 20242 min read


Which country has the best airport? Explorations from an architectural lens
From the control tower, departure and arrival halls, security and immigration, airports are one of the most chaotic yet important places...
Anessa Lau
Sep 5, 20243 min read


A Glimpse Into Hong Kong's Kowloon Walled City
Following the immense success of Soi Cheang’s Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In (九龍城寨之圍城 ), Hong Kong’s second most grossing movie of...
Anessa Lau
Jul 13, 20245 min read


Expectations VS Reality: Architectural Designs VS Final Result
Architecture is known as the art and science behind buildings and structural designs, while incorporating the technical skills of...
Clara Chan
Jun 25, 20243 min read


Will the Leaning Tower of Pisa Collapse?
What is one building you would think of when you hear the word “Italy”? While many people recall the Eiffel Tower in Paris or even the...
Winston Wu
Jun 21, 20242 min read


Underrated Skyscrapers and their Designs
Throughout modern history, architecture has been soaring to new heights - quite literally as well! The race to build the tallest building...
Anessa Lau
Jun 9, 20244 min read


The Taj Mahal: An Architectural Marvel
The Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world, is considered an architectural marvel. Located in Uttar Pradesh, India, it has...
Anushka Ramesh
Apr 20, 20242 min read


Anti-homeless Architecture: Social Justice in Urban Planning
The global inflation crisis and pandemic have led to a significant increase in the number of homeless individuals, with the US having an...
Anessa Lau
Mar 5, 20243 min read


Disaster-Resilient Buildings: How Do They Work?
Disaster-resilient buildings stand as a symbol of human strength, as they rise beyond all the natural disasters worldwide. These...
Anushka Ramesh
Feb 28, 20242 min read
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