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A cloud atlas is a visual depiction of various types of clouds accompanied by their classification and nomenclature. Cloud atlases were primarily developed starting in the 19th century and utilised for training weather forecasters and meteorologists. The 1930’s International Atlas of Clouds and of States of the Sky by the Office National Météorologique based in […]
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Forgotten Corners of the World: Heidi Linck’s Enigmatic Works

Heidi Linck is a multimedia artist based in the Netherlands. Her work explores the poetic dimension of neglected spaces and their capacity to convey a sense of loss while opening up potential forms of imagination. The encounter between collective and individual memory is expressed in both her works on paper and her photographs of models: […]

19th Oct 2025 28 votes
Architecture as Described through Sight Lines: Hans Vredeman de Vries’ Perspective, 1604

Hans Vredeman de Vries (1527 – c. 1607) was a Renaissance architect from the Netherlands, best known for his printed works. In 1604, he published his most renowned tome, which offers a rich visual exploration of the possibilities of linear perspective in the depiction of architectural space, drawing inspiration from Serlio’s Seven Books of Architecture. […]

22nd Jun 2025 50 votes
Preserving Common Food as a Defensive Strategy: the Ghorfas of Southern Tunisia

The ghorfas (in arab غرفة [ghurfa], meaning “room”) are common granary chambers found mostly in southern Tunisia and certain areas of Libya and associated with Berber populations. In more recent times, they have also been used as dwellings. They consist of barrel-vaulted rooms measuring 4 to 5 metres in length and 2 metres in height, […]

30th Mar 2025 62 votes
From Videogame Landscapes to Embrodery Canvas: La Sentinelle by Marine Beaufils (2022-24)

Marine Beaufils is a French embroidery artist whose meticulous work draws on the analogy between pixels and needlepoints, as she translates scenes from her favorite video games, movies, or scientific imagery from screen to embroidery canvas. This process freezes a fragment of a larger narrative, converting backlit scenes into a familiar medium that evokes a […]

17th Nov 2024 93 votes
The Permanence of Form from Vernacular to Rationalism: Giuseppe Pagano’s “Architettura Rurale Italiana” at Milan Triennale (1936)

Giuseppe Pagano was a central figure in Italian architecture of the first part of the 20th century. Along with his practice as a rationalist architect and his political engagement, which led him to leave the Fascist Party, join the Resistance, and later be deported to Mauthausen, he devoted part of his life to documenting Italian […]

16th Jun 2024 117 votes

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The latest edition of our curated career highlights from Archinect Jobs features 13 architecture and design firms in the Los Angeles area seeking early-career professionals. If you're a recent graduate or still fairly new to the workforce, be sure to read Archinect's Tips for Recent Graduates Navigating Architectural Employment feature. Gehry Partners seeks a Junior Architect "Successful candidates will have a professional degree in architecture, strong design and 3D modeling skills, have experience in working in a collaborative environment to develop physical models, design documentation, and who demonstrates effective problem solving and communication skills. This position requires experience in Rhino, Revit, AutoCAD and other 3D modeling platforms as part of the design and documentation process." The firm is also hiring a Job Captain / Intermediate Architect. Paul Davis Architects seeks a Junior Project Manager / Designer "Junior Project Manager/Designer with 1-3 years of experienc...

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