Berlin through the eyes of a bunker
In the centre of Berlin, just a 5 minute walk from Bahnhof Friedrichstrasse, you can find a large perfectly square concrete building. If you are curious about the history
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Just Around the Corner…
Behind the towering spire of the Nieuwe Kerk, the resting place of William of Orange, lies a small corner of Delft that many visitors walk past without realizing what the27/03/2026lees meer
Diagrams to explore
Architecture uses the diagram as one of its main instruments. But what if we underestimate what that instrument is capable of. In many disciplines, diagrams are not just26/02/2026lees meer
The Nederlands Fotomuseum in Rotterdam: a conversation between architecture and memory
Just recently, on Saturday the 7th of February The Nederlands Fotomuseum celebrated its opening in the newly renovated Santos warehouse in Rotterdam. Situated in Katendre15/02/2026lees meer
Overthinking as an Architecture Student
Overthinking feels like a general condition of our time. We overthink our choices, our futures, our relationships, our productivity. But as architecture students, overthi09/02/2026lees meer
It’s almost time for the exciting stuff
It’s almost over; at least deadlines, and the break is closer for all of us. Like myself, probably many of you puffy-eyed architecture students shiver at the thought of d29/01/2026lees meer
Under Pressure: Life Hacks for Students in Deadline Season
Deadline season has a familiar feeling. Everything seems to happen at once. Your to-do list keeps growing, the hours keep shrinking, and the end suddenly feels very far a23/01/2026lees meer
Between city and water: Reimagining the Scheldekaaien
Towards the north, close to the centre, lies one of the quays main tourist attractions: Het Steen. Even with that beautiful old building in view, it is hard to imagine th12/01/2026lees meer
Living structures - Questions about biofabrication in architectural design
With technology evolving at rapid speed, more and more possibilities arise to make the materials we build with actually bio-friendly. However, with that arise questions a13/06/2025lees meer
Guerrilla Gardening for Dummies
So, you're a student. You like plants. You're tired of dull, grey pavements. But your balcony barely gets any sunlight, and your student budget can’t stretch to a full bo06/06/2025lees meer
The architecture of absence: A brief analysis of what never happened
We live in a world obsessed with what happens. Breaking news, unfolding events, decisions, movements, actions. We are trained to think in terms of causality, to look for23/05/2025lees meer
Designing in the cracks: Pet Architecture
Tucked into the smallest corners of the city, tiny and irregular buildings, also known as Pet Architecture, quietly challenge our ideas of architecture.16/05/2025lees meer
The rise of the Dune sofa
Maybe you have come across the iconic Dune sofa on your timeline before. Musical artists seem to be extremely enthusiastic when it comes to this piece of furniture. But w09/05/2025lees meer
A Look at Conservation Efforts in Former Colonies
Historical, so-called old towns serve many purposes in the modern city. Most importantly, in many cases, they are the major tourist attraction of a city. Think of any big02/05/2025lees meer
short-term cuts, long-term consequences
Students and staff in the Netherlands protest budget cuts to higher education, demanding investment and reduced workloads. These cuts threaten academic quality and the co18/04/2025lees meer
The Life-Changing Impact of Volunteering Abroad
Volunteering abroad is more than just travel, it’s an experience that challenges perspectives, fosters deep cultural connections, and leaves a lasting impact on both volu11/04/2025lees meer
The Silence of Empty Space
In contemporary architecture and urban planning, the goal is often to maximize the use of available space. Every piece of land in a city seems to require a specific funct04/04/2025lees meer
Taste: not as subjective as you may think
What makes something taste good? Is the explanation for taste in the context of food comparable to the origins of taste in the realm of art?28/03/2025lees meer
The Design of the Super Bowl Halftime Show
The unconventional set design of The Super Bowl Halftime Show sprung out to many, raising questions about the meaning behind it. Looking at the architectural side of the21/03/2025lees meer
Why Some Places Feel Better Than Others
Why do some spaces feel comforting while others feel unsettling? Architecture is more than just a visual experience; it shapes our emotions, perceptions, and well-being.14/03/2025lees meer
Textile Architecture
Textile: a material that has been around since the beginning of architectural design. How was it used? And can it still be used in modern architecture, competing against07/03/2025lees meer
The Cities of Retrofuture Cinema
The cityscapes of retrofuture cinema present fascinating visions of urban life shaped by both optimism and fear. This subgenre of science-fiction, created in the early-to28/02/2025lees meer
Lost in Translation: Architecture Between Cultures
Architecture serves as a dynamic medium for cultural translation, requiring a delicate balance between adaptation, innovation and respect for local context in order to pr20/02/2025lees meer
Typeface design: crafting the characters around us
Typefaces are everywhere around us, quietly shaping our world: they are present when we type and send text messages, when we read the newspaper, and when we glance at the13/02/2025lees meer
The architecture of the Venice Biennale
The Venice Biennale is a world famous art exposition held every two years, from June until November, in several locations in the city of Venice. The main location, the Gi30/01/2025lees meer
New year, new architecture
As we step into 2025, there are a lot of exciting new architecture projects ahead. Four incredible projects opening this year have really caught my eye and are sure to ma23/01/2025lees meer
Reconstructing the Eternal City
Anyone who decided to visit the city of Rome in the past year may have left the city feeling a little disappointed, and understandably so. The beautiful sceneries, buildi16/01/2025lees meer
A Journey Through the Balkans: A Trip to Remember
This summer, a group of architecture students embarked on an unforgettable trip through the Balkans, made possible by KIVI. Read all about our experience and get inspired17/10/2024lees meer
How language transforms perception
I would really recommend everyone to learn another language. Learning other languages makes you appreciate the one you’ve always known but have taken for granted.20/09/2024lees meer
My tripguide to Firenze
This article will highlight some of the best moments from my amazing trip to Firenze, including a few art tips and some funny stories from my experiences in this city.20/09/2024lees meer
