Hospitality design is undergoing a quiet and major revolution. It is no longer just appreciated for grand entrances, soothing scents, or crisp linens. Designers are now exploring how hospitality spaces can extend beyond impressing guests.  This new direction questions: What if hosting is not just about service but also stewardship? Can a cafe also be…

Few movements in the history of architecture have been so powerful—or misinterpreted—as Bauhaus and Brutalism. Both appeared during eras of social, political, and technological upheaval, and both embodied daring new conceptions of how architecture might contribute to society. Yet, while both were determined to remake the built environment, Bauhaus and Brutalism differ fundamentally in philosophy,…

"All of humanity's problems stem from man's inability to sit quietly in a room alone." — Blaise Pascal ©Beenaroundtheglobe.com Lady Gaga once told Wallpaper magazine, "I want to live a life of solitude," and most creative people nodded in agreement. Designing spaces for solitude does not just mean creating a quiet retreat, but a fertile…

As a kid, my career goals changed weekly but I never once said I wanted to be an architect. Every time someone asked what I wanted to be when I grew up, that idea never crossed my mind. I had all sorts of other dreams, some clear, some completely random but architecture just wasn’t part…