Romanesque

Thick walls, round arches, small windows.

3 entries

Modern timber stairwell with metal railings and rectangular windows casting shadows across wooden walls.

Built Intelligence

Catalonia's Stone Legacies: Three Architectural Journeys

A curated guide to three significant stone buildings in Catalonia, spanning from the 12th-century Romanesque to 20th-century postmodern forms.

14 Sept 2026

White stucco walls with rectangular cut-outs for windows and doorways, and light grey marble tile flooring, seen from a patio

Materials & Makers

The Sturehof Gallery: Romanesque Modularity and Sensory Design

The Sturehof Gallery in Stockholm offers a contemporary reinterpretation of Romanesque architecture, blending modular construction with an emphasis on neuro-architectural principles to influence visitor experience.

5 Aug 2026

Modern building facade featuring white textured concrete and smooth white panels, punctuated by vertical glass windows and me

Field Notes

Carbon-Fibre Pavilion: Tactility in London's Low-Carbon Concrete

The New London Architecture (NLA) Pavilion, designed by Newtecnic, exemplifies a modern synthesis of advanced materials and haptic design principles, recalling Romanesque tactile qualities.

4 Jul 2026

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Byzantine Gothic Renaissance & Baroque Georgian & neoclassical Arts & Crafts Art Deco Bauhaus & modernism Mid-century