Architecture

November 7, 2025

Traditional Greek Fisherman’s Shelter Reimagined as Chic Seaside Escape

Sitting on the coast of Milos, Greece, stands a type of structure that’s been around for centuries. Known as sirma, this traditional building from ancient Cycladic culture (circa 3300 to 1100 BCE) was essentially a cave dwelling with a built facade. The style housed a fisherman’s boat during the winter before gradually becoming a temporary place for them to stay.

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November 1, 2025

Monumental Ammonite-Inspired Pavilion Celebrates Life’s Interconnectivity

At this year’s World Expo in Osaka, Japan, visitors are encountering some of the best architectural, cultural, and artistic innovations from across the globe. Pasona Group’s contribution to the expo is no exception, uniting everything from nature and spirituality to interconnectivity and ecology. For Pasona, no image better encapsulates these themes than an ammonite. Architecturally, ammonites offer tremendous opportunities for experimentation, encouraging fluid, concentric shapes rather than rigid lines.

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October 28, 2025

7 Museums With Iconic Architecture Everyone Should Recognize

More Museums with Iconic Architecture   Niterói Contemporary Art Museum The Niterói Contemporary Art Museum is one of Rio's most popular tourist destinations. A floating, saucer-shaped structure accessible by a large outdoor ramp and flanked by a flower-inspired reflecting pool, the museum is one of Oscar Niemeyer‘s most celebrated creations. Known as the “Picasso of concrete,” Niemeyer is a pioneer of modern architecture and a master of abstraction. He is particularly fascinated by forms found in nature.

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