I have done a fair amount of traveling around Mexico, and even lived there for about five years. Here are some observations that I have made about the architecture in Mexico.There is much history upon which modern Mexico is laid, from the rich legacy of colonial churches to the traditions of the indigenous inhabitants that … Read more
With 25,000 euros and 1000 hours of work, Maurizio Cesprini and his partner Paola Gardin rebuilt a ruined home in the medieval village of Ghesc, Italy. They hope other young families will consider their example with a plentiful supply of medieval ghost towns. They also feel drawn to save the rich architectural heritage of artisanal … Read more
Many years ago I was contacted by Mostafa Arefhaghi, an Iranian historian with this review of traditional adobe construction in Iran. Iran is an ancient country where the use of adobe and mud brick techniques have been common for a very long time. Below are some photo’s showing adobe and mud brick structures from historic … Read more
Friedensreich Hundertwasser (1928 – 2000) was an Austrian painter turned architect who loved natural forms and abhorred straight lines. I have always been a fan of his fantastic and colorful imagery. His paintings and buildings resemble each other. Even though most of his architecture would not fall within the usual concept of “natural building,” in … Read more
Jacque Foust, a retired UW-River Falls professor who purchased the home in 1984, has decided to sell the home because he lives part time in Florida and also has a home in Stockholm. “It’s more than I can take of,” Foust told the Leader-Telegram of Eau Claire. “It’s been recognized in Smithsonian magazine as architecturally … Read more
The Taichung World Flora Expo, running from Nov. 3 through April 24, 2019, will feature the tallest bamboo construction ever built in Taiwan. Designed by architect Chen Yi-chung of the Taichung-based ZUO Studio, the Bamboo Pavilion is constructed entirely with bamboo. According to Chen, the Bamboo Pavilion is constructed with Taiwan-grown bamboos to replace concrete, … Read more