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A line between art and architecture has truly never been formed. Throughout history the two different disciplines have interlinked, with the latter, for the most part, strongly reflecting, and often relying upon the former. However, functionality, building codes, economic shortages and a number of different factors can often get in the way of artistic freedom in the modern industry. In fact, many critics have argued about the displeasing aesthetics that the rise in green building is having on this industry. While that may be debatable, the relevance of art to architecture has not been forgotten. In fact, one new project has used the strategic inclusion of artistic modes throughout in order to reflect the zeitgeist of an era.

The announcement that Melbourne is set to receive one of its largest redevelopments on record has set the tongues of both the nation, and the globe, wagging. Finding even further international acclaim last year when it was deemed the World's Most Liveable City, Melbourne has seen a massive population surge, topping 85,000 new residents a year, causing both industry and government leaders to put together in a scheme which aims to perform the dual function of expanding and refurbishing the central Melbourne area. Much like Sydney's Barangaroo project, this latest CBD expansion is too large and high-impact to go unnoticed, for both positive and negative reasons.

extensive _ nourrished comments to architecture for inspirations and criticisms ... get up and the downs

finding ways to architecture

but to read ... some convergence . Disengagement from the 'real world' is a common criticism of the discipline of architecture. With architects serving only 10-15% of the population and an even lower number in housing design, it is not difficult to understand the reasons for this critique. Conversely, architecture is also about imagination, creativity, play and fantasy-all activities promoted in architectural education, particularly design studio. Through this tutorial, we will try to understand whether architecture needs to touch base with the 'real world'. We will investigate what this mean for architecture and what is needed for imagination, fantasy and play to become tools in the search for a sustainable future.

where are the architects now ? only drawers and few concepts ?

The critical collaboration of Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum and BMW Guggenheim Lab in Mumbai has hypothecated the adage, 'Inculcate it in the child', by engaging young impressionable minds with urban issues through art and craft... Click the link to read more>>

How does an architectural Biennale feature as an important milestone in the career of an architect? Read here and leave us your views...

blog about ... some of future ones ...

hey a simple blog for simple pictures... many conceptual projects, seen or not ... a summary, and that's done... get inspiration ther, and may be report about it on fA.org website ;) ( http://future-architecture.org ). Coz watching tv of non real concepts is not enough, we need critical concepts and their real built.