Architecture and Superstition
Does the elevator skip from the 12th to the 14th floor? No, it’s not a mistake! If you’ve ever noticed this peculiarity while visiting a skyscraper, you’ve witnessed one of the most common examples of how superstitions influence architecture and design of buildings worldwide. As architects, we deal daily with technical, regulatory, and aest
The Secret of our Semi-Detached Villa in Guardea
In an Umbrian warehouse, a block of white marble waited twenty years before knowing its destiny. Indeed, every great architectural project hides a story: today we want to tell you about the staircase that is the centerpiece of the Semi-Detached Villa in Guardea. What strikes you for its apparent simplicity actually required complex […]
