Mid-century

Post-war optimism in plan, glass and steel.

3 entries

Colorful modern concrete and timber apartment building against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains, viewed from a low angle.

Adaptive Reuse

Charlotte Perriand: Les Arcs 1600 and the Honest Module

Charlotte Perriand's work at Les Arcs 1600 exemplified modular prefabrication and a commitment to material honesty, directly influencing indoor environments.

8 Sept 2026

Exterior corner of a building, showcasing dark timber cladding and black brickwork, meeting at a black metal beam.

Details That Matter

Charred Timber and Brick: Mid-Century Mass Timber in Copenhagen

Exploring the material intersections of charred timber and parametrically coursed brick in Copenhagen's mid-century modern cultural architecture, examining their environmental impact.

24 Jul 2026

Sydney Opera House architecture with white tiled sails over brown concrete and glass, seen from the water below.

Global Icons

Geometric Icon: The Rationality of the Sydney Opera House

The Sydney Opera House is more than a silhouette. We examine the 'Spherical Solution' that turned Utzon’s sketches into a masterclass of prefabrication.

9 Dec 2024

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