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The Possibilities of Pigmented Concrete: 18 Buildings Infused With Color 18th February 2019 | Eduardo Souza When we think of concrete, the color gray generally comes to mind. The traditional mixture of concrete, which comprises cement, gravel, sand, and water may vary in color depending on elements and admixtures but naturally varies from light to dark [...]

The Beauty in the Imperfections of Ruins in Architecture 19th February 2019 | Dima Stouhi If walls could speak, they would have the most stories to tell - stories of antiquity, war, scandal, and reconciliation. Approaches to preservation are as varied as the architects behind them, but many take on the challenge with flair and [...]

Penang’s marvelous ‘library in a park’ Predeep Nambiar | February 21, 2019 The mansion that was once the residence of Penang Free School’s headmaster turned into a digital library.   GEORGE TOWN: You’ve probably not been to Penang for some time if you think “digital library” means nothing more than an “online database of text and [...]

SquareOne Proposes Repurposing a Water Tower as Public Spas/Student Housing 18 February 2019 | By Megan Schires 01_Public_Spa_Taarnby_Water_Tower_Credit_SquareOne Raise your hand if you’ve ever wanted to go swimming inside a water tower. In reality, it would probably be dark and creepy and not as cool as it sounds, but that’s not the case with Danish [...]

Planter Box House By Formzero concrete home covered in edible plants Jon Astbury | 22 December 2018 Large concrete boxes filled with edible plants form the facade of this house in Kuala Lumpur by locally based studio Formzero. Planter Box House is a three-story house that celebrates sustainable living and self-sufficiency. Designed by Formzero for a retired couple who [...]

What is beauty? A few years ago, a group of international researchers sought to unravel the mysteries of human beauty.