Teahouses are recognised for their simplicity in design and the quiet space they create for guests. Though most common in Japan, unique and iconic teahouses can be found in countries all over the world, each with their own take on recreating the tea-making ritual.
For an era that is so vast it’s difficult to recognise any real themes in its architecture, but there are a few key forms and concepts that pre-date any known civilization, and were significant enough that they would influence key architectural developments in the centuries and millennia to come.
Whether it’s your first time taking part in an architecture competition, or maybe it’s been a while since you last entered one, here are a few dos and don’ts to make sure your submitted project has the best chance of winning!
The unique composition of wetlands reserves makes for an inviting home for a diverse array of birds and wildlife. It also makes their accessibility to visitors very different to other types of nature reserve.
With much of the landscape fairly flat, observation towers have the advantage of not needing excessive elevation to provide interesting views of the reserve, allowing architects to create diverse structures that suit and support each wetlands reserve.
Structures that were created for entertainment were at the heart of Ancient Roman architecture and many of the most magnificent ancient Roman entertainment structures are still standing today. As the empire grew it became more and more important to create grand structures and entertain the public on a scale never before seen.
