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Behind The Scenes: Qatar’s 2022 World Cup Stadiums
Hosting the 2022 World Cup is no easy feat for any country, especially Qatar with its limited space and small population. Yet, being the first Arab and smallest nation to host the tournament, the outcome surprised everyone. Almost all of the eight stadiums used were newly built, or refurbished from old ones, with the largest most iconic Lusail Stadium having a capacity of 88,900 people, where the final match was held. Read on to discover how architects, engineers and construction workers worked together to accomplish this amazing endeavour, and turned a dream into a reality. Environmental & Adaptational Feats Qatar’s dedication to sound environmental practices are evident considering that all…
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How Zaha Hadid Has Changed The Realm Of Architecture
Zaha Hadid, one of the pioneers of modern architecture has set new limits as to what an architect can create. According to her own mentor, Ram Koolhaas, she “is a planet in its own orbit.” She created the path for future female architects to thrive in this male-dominated industry, becoming the first woman to be awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize, often regarded as the Nobel Prize of architecture. Furthermore, she was described by The Guardians as the “Queen of the curve”, who “liberated architectural geometry, giving it a whole new expressive identity.” Early life and career Zaha Hadid – in full, Dame Zaha Hadid – was born on October 31th,…
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The History of Modern Architecture
“Modern architecture is not a style, it is an attitude” MArcel Breuer Introduction In short, modern architecture is a style of building that emphasises heavily on function. It usually involves sharp, clean lines that strays away from the styles of Victorian, Queen Anne, and Gothic Revival. Modern architects work in ways that focus more on a building’s functionality and utility, rather than its beauty. It is unsentimental, unlike revivalist style, and instead, bears innovation and minimalisms. Origins The dawn of modern architecture came at a time where revolutions in technology, engineering and building materials were taking place. When hand-laboured craftsmanship was being replaced by machineries and industrialisation. It emerged at the…
