Architecture Travel
Cienfuegos Lighthouse: Acoustic Echoes in Colonial Timber
The Cienfuegos Lighthouse keeper's house offers a unique study in the interplay of colonial design, timber acoustics, and the distinctive soundscape of its maritime context.
18 Aug 2026
Field Notes
Rammed Earth at Kommetjie: Seasonal Shifts in a Colonial Cabin
This piece examines the reinterpretation of rammed earth in a Colonial Caribbean-influenced beach cabin near Kommetjie, Cape Town, focusing on its seasonal adaptation.
17 Aug 2026
Light & Atmosphere
Cuban Country Estates: Vaulted Brickwork and Timber Echoes
Cuban colonial country estates blended classical architectural ideals with local climatic responses. This examination reveals the interplay of vaulted brickwork and a contemporary reinterpretation using precision timber joinery.
3 Aug 2026
ARCHITECTT Cases
Casa de Piedra: Thermal Mass and Precision Joinery in a Caribbean Fisher’s Home
Casa de Piedra, a fisherman's cottage in Cartagena, Colombia, integrates colonial thermal mass principles with precise Japanese joinery for passive climate control.
30 Jul 2026
Construction Diaries
Jean-Jacques Dubuis: Timber and Thermal Mass in Alpine Shotgun Houses
Jean-Jacques Dubuis innovated alpine housing by adapting the efficient shotgun typology, incorporating timber and advanced thermal mass strategies for multi-seasonal comfort.
18 Jul 2026