Architecture Article

Like a reader hooked on a bestselling thriller, the design of libraries has enthralled architects and the general public for centuries. From the classical mahogany grandeur of the world-famous Long Room at Trinity College Dublin to the post-war, brick modernism of the British Library in London, the important role of libraries in our lives has historically demanded a degree of architectural thought and consideration.

This article was originally published by Common Edge as “Building Madness: How the Boom and Bust Mentality Distorts Architecture.”

in the macarthur park area of los angeles, known as ‘the six’, the distinctive white form with a hollow core features a public courtyard in which the 52 housing units are organized around.

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in the macarthur park area of los angeles, known as ‘the six’, the distinctive white form with a hollow core features a public courtyard in which the 52 housing units are organized around.

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In major cities around the world, buildable land is at a premium. At the same time, a continued trend of urban migration has led to a shortage of houses, inspiring a wealth of innovative solutions from architects and designers. Swedish firm Manofactory have literally taken housing solutions to a new level, questioning why we need to build at ground level at all.

GS1 Portugal is the Portuguese counterpart of the non-profit global body in charge of implementing the technological licensing origin identification systems of companies and products, promoting, among others, the renown barcodes, now designated qr codes.