Inspired by Architecture - Building Blog

Some buildings are more than structures. They represent human ambition, imagination and the extraordinary possibilities of engineering. For me, architecture and construction have always been more than a profession. They are a lifelong passion. After more than 20 years working in the building industry, I am still fascinated by the stories behind remarkable buildings and […]

During my visit to Pula, Croatia, I stopped to take a closer look at this remarkable Roman amphitheatre. From the outside, its curved rows of arches are impressive enough. But what makes the Arena fascinating is not only how it was built—it is everything that happened to it afterwards. Construction began during the reign of […]

The Gate of Heavenly Peace At night, Tiananmen Gate’s red walls and golden roof glow above Beijing’s vast central square. Mao Zedong’s portrait hangs above the central arch, making this one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks. But the gate’s story began more than six centuries ago, when it formed part of the entrance to […]

Part of the “Remarkable Buildings Around the World” series Standing at the highest point of the Acropolis in Athens, the Parthenon is one of the most influential buildings ever created and the greatest surviving symbol of classical Greek civilisation. The temple was commissioned during the Golden Age of Athens under the leadership of Pericles. Construction […]