What happens when we disconnect? When we are actually invested in the moment and concerned more with where we are then where we are supposed to be? In this observation I describe what I witnessed happening when I got disconnect, and the calm it brought me.

Title picture: MKM Museum Küppersmuhle | Herzog & de Meuron
Image by: Lars Heijkoop

In the wake of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, I discuss the controversy regarding the architecture of the world cup and the Neom plans of Saudi Arabia. How should we look at these projects, what do they add to society and what might these developments bring us?

Title picture: Stadium 974 | Fenwick-Iribarren Architects
Image by: Jesper van Wijnen © Jesper van Wijnen, 2022

In this new monthly piece, I try to provide a fresh perspective as a student on developments in the world of architecture and beyond. The first introductory column addresses the need for a fresh look at things and the influences of mentorship.

Title picture: MKM Museum Küppersmuhle | Herzog & de Meuron

Image by: Lars Heijkoop