On noteworthy contemporary architecture
Greetings from Doha, Qatar!! After my brief layover at Doha airport, I created these postcards as a way to remember what I experienced. It is also a way to share my memories with others. Doha, Qatar airportAirports used to be places where you simply passed through. The idea was to enter, check-in, board an aircraft,…
What makes architecture memorable? Why do some buildings leave a lasting impression? Based on many years of travel and research, here is what I think as an architect. Architecture that successfully fuses five basic elements in nature becomes genuinely memorable and timeless. These elements are earth, water, wind, fire, and space. They are identified as…
Two powerful hurricanes struck Puerto Rico in September 2017, causing widespread destruction. However, Puerto Rico Convention Center was a shining example of what worked well during the disaster. It was a solar oasis amid widespread electric grid failure and damage.