Architecture

May 18, 2021

Rome’s Colosseum Is Getting a Makeover With a New Sustainable Floor

One of the most treasured landmarks in Italy is about to get a high-tech addition. The Colosseum—which dates back to the 1st century CE and was used to entertain the masses with gladiatorial games and animal hunts—is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world. It sees millions of visitors a year; but until now, those visitors have always seen the amphitheater without its floor.

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May 12, 2021

Geometric Game Lets You Build Imaginary Architecture in the Style of the Greats

Illustrator and architect Federico Babina’s latest project, called ARCHITANGRAM, acts as an “architect’s alphabet” that helps break down the recognizable styles of famous designers. This visual series is designed as a creative game. By using a minimal set of building blocks, Babina is able to recreate some of the most iconic buildings by these architects in easily translatable ways.

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May 2, 2021

10 Facts About Filippo Brunelleschi and His Famous Dome of Florence

Italian architect and engineer Filippo Brunelleschi was one of the most influential figures of the Italian Renaissance and is considered to be a founding father of Renaissance architecture. Like many notable architects of the period, Brunelleschi was not just an architect. He was an engineer, an artist, a sculptor, a planner, a metalworker, a ship designer, a metalworker, and more.

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