Rising from the forested hills on the edge of Tbilisi, the Ministry of Highways feels less like a building and more like an idea made solid — a radical composition of concrete slabs suspended midair, stacked with impossible confidence. Designed in 1975, it embodies a moment when architecture aimed to float above the landscape, not dominate it. Seeing it in person, surrounded by trees and silence, the structure felt suspended in time — a relic of utopian ambition still clinging to the hillside.
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Elevators in Evolution: From the Mechanization of Architecture to Virtual Expression of the Metaverse.
Elevators in evolutions is comprehensive exploration of elevators’ transformative journey from functional devices to symbolic expressions in architecture, the metaverse, and cinematic narratives. Delving into historical evolution, digital doubles, and collaborative cinematic architecture, the book navigates through diverse realms, unraveling the multifaceted roles of elevators in shaping narratives across physical and virtual landscapes.
A Journey Through the Centre Pompidou’s Dynamic Architecture and Revolutionary Structure
The Art of Locomotion: A Walking Tour of the Centre Pompidou’s Kinetic Facade The Centre Pompidou is a cultural centre located in Paris, France, and was designed by the British architect Richard Rogers in collaboration with Italian architect Renzo Piano. The building is known for its unique design, which features a steel structure, brightly colouredContinue reading “A Journey Through the Centre Pompidou’s Dynamic Architecture and Revolutionary Structure”
A Day in the Streets of Amsterdam: Experiencing the City’s Kinetic Energy Through its Central Station
REINVENTING THE URBAN SPACE Amsterdam is a city that is constantly in motion, well known for its wide range of transportation options available for both locals and visitors. From bicycles and boats to buses and trams, the city’s kinetic energy is truly unparalleled. In this blog post, we’ll explore the different ways to navigate Amsterdam’sContinue reading “A Day in the Streets of Amsterdam: Experiencing the City’s Kinetic Energy Through its Central Station”
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