The gothic architecture is the style that evolved from the Romanesque architecture in the medieval period. Although, during its period it was known as “the French Style” its influence is widely noticed among more other European countries of that time. Defining this architectural style are elements like the pointed arch, the ribbed vault and the flying buttress. This style is regarded as the...

Technology makes itself felt and recognized in all domains, thus architecture could not be forgotten by its heavy influence. Today’s architects find new and more complex ways of impressing through their works, shapes and colors not being enough anymore. Suspended parts, tilts that do not obey the force of gravity, self sustainable buildings, if you can think about it, it most surely has already been...

Architecture has a way of revealing the most amazing shapes through their size and overwhelming impact on the observer. Whether it is glass, concrete, wood or any other material, the impression of a gravity defier shape, its curves are mind blowing and truly worth of a place in the viewer’s memory. Below we have chosen seven examples of modern architecture with shapes to remember. Click on each photo...

Santiago Calatrava is one of the world’s most renowned architects with works that would continue to impress even after hundreds of years spent in front of them, admiring them. Few of Calatrava’s projects have been omitted by controversial remarks, either through a financial or structural point of view, either through the impact the certain design of the building would have on the surroundings....

In the first part of this article dedicated to the Chinese architecture we will be talking exclusively about the traditional Chinese architectural elements as the style of modern buildings has been adopted from the European buildings starting with the second half of the 19th century.  Even in modern buildings some traditional Chinese features have been kept especially surrounding the windows with...