One interesting element of the RCR Library project was its ability to transform the interior courtyard of the block in which it was situated. (images from El Croquis) By bringing the public realm in the interior of the block the project accomplished two things. Firstly it inspired all the residents facing the courtyard to take... Continue Reading →
The term 'contextual' can be used in a number of ways to describe a piece of architecture. Material choice, scale, type of program, essentially any shared aspect between two buildings becomes the frame with which they are compared. During a study abroad semester in Barcelona I had to look at a public library designed by... Continue Reading →
A few months ago a video rendering made the rounds on the internet showing what the Sagrada Familia would look like in 2026. Back in 2009 I was fortunate to get a tour of the site. I feel conflicted about the completion of the project. Gaudi's plans are followed like scripture, with interesting decisions and... Continue Reading →
"Barcelona es bona, con la bolsa sonna, tan si sonna con si no sona, Barcelona siempre es bona." Above is a saying, written incorrectly in Spanish, which is supposed to say "Barcelona is fine when the change purse jingles, but no mater whether it jingles, Barcelona is always fine." (The translation is mine, poor, and... Continue Reading →
Adam Achrati 