Liljestrand House: A Synthesis of East and West
From Boyd to Ossipoff: Tracing the Japanese Influence across the Pacific Modernism
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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum: A Fluid Revolution
I experienced this in a rather unique way: navigating the ramp with my young daughter’s stroller. Without the interruption of flat landings, the stroller glided effortlessly, making the sense of “going round and round” through the rotunda far more visceral…
Hollyhock House: Interplay of Light and Order
Reflecting on my time in architecture school, my understanding of Frank Lloyd Wright was largely confined to the iconic lines and structural mysteries of Fallingwater seen in textbooks. It wasn’t until my recent visit to the Hollyhock House in Los…
Architectural Volunteer with the Robin Boyd Foundation
When Robin Boyd Went to Japan – 18 February to 10 March 2024 Open House/ Open Floodplain – 23 March to 24 March 2024 Northcote Houses: LLDS and MA+Co – 15 September 2024 Volunteer Christmas Lunch – 7 December 2024…
Exploring Time and Tides in Mont Saint-Michel
Mont Saint-Michel, a remarkable abbey perched on a rocky islet off the coast of Normandy, France, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The construction of its Romanesque and Gothic architectural village began in the 8th century. Its towering spires, intricate…
Symbiosis of Light in Contemporary Japanese Architecture
Location: Naoshima Island, Japan Japan, a beautiful country steeped in historical culture, is renowned for its refined minimalism and meticulous attention to details. These unique characters make it a revered pilgrimage site for architects worldwide. From ancient times to the…
Volunteer Insights – When Robin Boyd Went to Japan
Time: 18th February 2024 – 10th March 2024 Venue: Robin Boyd Foundation, Walsh Street/ Boyd House II, 290 Walsh Street, South Yarra, Vic 3141, Australia Recently, I am honored to have become a volunteer for the Robin Boyd Foundation. While…
Sense of humour in Apartment-Studio
Location: 24 Rue Nungesser et Coli, 75016 Paris, FranceArchitects: Charles-Edouard Jeanneret, also known as Le Corbusier, and Pierre Jeanneret Living in a bustling city can rob us the joy of living. However, Le Corbusier’s Apartment-Studio offers a space brimming with…
An architectural reflection about Villa Savoye
Location: 82 Rue de Villiers, 78300 Poissy, FranceArchitects: Charles-Edouard Jeanneret, also known as Le Corbusier, and Pierre Jeanneret Villa Savoye, a masterpiece designed by Le Corbusier, is compulsory study for every architectural student at university. Other than its famous “5…