Walking around Notting Hill markets recently I passed a peculiar building in the South West of London. What I could only describe as being beautifully ugly this massive concrete block – 31 stories high was the famous Trellick Tower, a paramount example of brutalist architecture. The style of the building is characterised by massive concrete Read More…
Zaha Hadid
Iraq-born British architect Zaha Hadid was famous for her Iconic contemporary architecture. Her architecture has been featured worldwide. A mix of geometry and expressive fluid forms in all her buildings has inspired many designers to try and follow in her footsteps. London Architectural Association Zaha Hadid began her work as a designer at the Read More…
The Famous Glass Pyramid
Mixing Contemporary With History Have you seen the famous glass pyramid? It takes creativity and smart thinking to successfully pull off modern architecture against historical surroundings. There’s one contemporary building in particular that really works with mixing the old and new. The spectacular glass pyramid on top of one of the world’s most famous museums Read More…
London Architecture
Stunners in the sky London is known for its wonderful mix of contemporary, traditional and historical buildings that all provide an amazing backdrop to its hazy skyline. Living in London I’ve been lucky enough to see some of the striking architecture it has to offer. Three of the most iconic buildings I’ve visited recently (each with their very Read More…
The Blue Mosque
Mosques are an exquisite form of design and architecture with beautifully detailed interiors that will leave anyone standing breathless. I was privileged enough to see one of the most historical and famous mosques in Istanbul Turkey – the Blue Mosque (Called Sultanahmet Camii in Turkish). The blue mosque goes by this name because of the blue Read More…