Construction Diaries
Hill House: Portland Cement Failure and Enduring Form in Helensburgh
Charles Rennie Mackintosh's Hill House, a landmark in Helensburgh, Scotland, grapples with a century of moisture issues from its Portland cement render, now housed in a protective structure.
11 Sept 2026
Details That Matter
Aït Benhaddou: Dry-Stone Vernacular and the Ethics of Revival
Examining the dry-stone masonry of Aït Benhaddou, this piece explores the ethical considerations and practicalities of preserving and adapting heritage structures in Morocco.
15 Aug 2026
Built Intelligence
Cistercian Monasteries in Quebec: Form, Ironwork, and the Eaves of Contemplation
Cistercian monasteries in Quebec demonstrate a profound understanding of how architectural elements, from precise proportions to carefully crafted thresholds and hand-forged ironwork, influence psychological states and foster contemplation.
12 Aug 2026
Stories of Place
New York Penthouse: Biophilic Detail in Art Deco Plasterwork
Art Deco penthouses in New York City often transcended mere aesthetic; they integrated biophilic principles through refined lath and plaster craftsmanship, fostering indoor wellbeing.
25 Jul 2026
Transformation Logic
Diachronic Logic: The Synthesis of Chronological Layers
Diachronic logic in architecture explores how buildings accumulate and synthesize chronological layers, revealing material and formal traces of their evolutionary history.
17 Jun 2026