Unité d’Habitation in Marseille, Le Corbusier
The Unité d’Habitation in Marseille, designed by Le Corbusier, stands as one of the most iconic works of modern architecture. Completed in 1952, this structure is a paradigmatic example of the urban and residential vision of the renowned Franco-Swiss architect. The concept of the Unité d’Habitation stems from Le Corbusier’s idea of creating a vertical […]
Original vintage advertising print, GRILLO
Original vintage advertising print, ABITACOLO by Bruno Munari
Original vintage advertising print, CASABELLA cover
Original vintage advertising print, Modulor and Cassina
Ara Pacis Museum in Rome, Richard Meier
The Ara Pacis Museum in Rome, designed by American architect Richard Meier, represents a significant example of contemporary intervention in a historically significant context. Located along the Lungotevere in Augusta, the building houses the Ara Pacis Augustae, one of the most important monuments of ancient Rome. Meier faced the challenge of creating a modern structure […]
Reuse the Abbey, Architecture Competition, Abbazia di S. Maria del Piano
In the green valleys between the municipalities of Orvinio and Pozzaglia Sabina, the Benedictine Abbey of S. Maria del Piano rests amidst the tranquillity of nature. The complex, currently in a state of abandonment, dates back to the 11th century, although according to an ancient legend it was erected by Charlemagne in the 8th or […]
ArtScience Museum in Singapore, Moshe Safdie
Located in the heart of Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, the ArtScience Museum, designed by architect Moshe Safdie, was inaugurated in 2011. This iconic building, characterized by its lotus flower-inspired form, represents a convergence point between art, science, technology, and culture. The architecture of the ArtScience Museum stands out for its boldness and formal complexity. […]
Centre Pompidou in Paris, Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers
The Centre Pompidou, located in the heart of Paris, stands as one of the most iconic and controversial works of contemporary architecture. Designed by architects Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers, the center was completed in 1977 and immediately garnered attention for its innovative and provocative design. The building is distinguished by its exterior structure, where […]
Bibliothèque nationale de France in Paris, Dominique Perrault
Inaugurated in 1996, the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF) stands as one of the most significant works by architect Dominique Perrault. Located in the Tolbiac district of Paris, this iconic structure is distinguished by its bold architectural vision that challenges traditional library conventions. Designed during a period of profound urban transformation, the BnF is composed […]
Original vintage advertising print, Kartell
Boston City Hall, Kallmann, McKinnell & Knowles
Boston City Hall, completed in 1968, is a paradigmatic example of Brutalist architecture. Located in the heart of Boston, this building was designed by the architectural firm Kallmann, McKinnell & Knowles and stands as one of the most discussed and controversial structures of its time. The building is distinguished by its massive and sculptural form, […]