Zygmunt Borawski

The Mexican architect Luis Barragán brought a wealth of colours to the walls of his buildings, always working in tune with the natural appearance of local surroundings. Zygmunt Borawski

America’s coastal cities are already threatened by hurricanes, and global warming will only make this worse. How can architects adapt to this reality? Zygmunt Borawski

In the village of Yirrkala, on the Gulf of Carpentaria, stands a striking house. Designed by the architect Glenn Murcutt it pays homage to the cultural heritage of its Aboriginal inhabitant. Zygmunt Borawski

In the mid-19th century, the British were planning a world fair to consolidate their empire’s reputation on the global stage. They needed a pavilion to house the exhibition in, and Joseph Paxton’s Crystal Palace did not disappoint. Zygmunt Borawski

As we reach the end of the 2010s, “Przekrój” looks back on our favourites of the last decade. Here, we give a subjective overview of the best architectural designs realized in Central and Eastern Europe. Zygmunt Borawski

In the 1960s, an attempt was made to create the perfect children’s home in Amsterdam. Today, there are no orphanages in the Netherlands, but Aldo van Eyck’s great architecture remains. Zygmunt Borawski

The Italian architect Carlo Mollino lived a long life where he pursued many passions. He designed a number of extraordinary buildings in his native Turin, as well as finding time to create a collection of Polaroid nudes and bring to life a record-breaking sports car. Zygmunt Borawski

Gilles Clément talks about becoming a landscape designer, respecting and working with nature, and why the entire planet is one big garden. Zygmunt Borawski

Walter Gropius is best known as the founder of the Bauhaus and a leading proponent of the International Style. Yet if we look back to 1906, we find an altogether different type of architecture in his repertoire. Zygmunt Borawski

A couple tell us how they crowdfunded their own slice of tranquil escapism – a small, woodside cabin full of books. Zygmunt Borawski

Pier Vittorio Aureli talks about architecture, asceticism, and the lubricating properties of contemporary minimalism. Zygmunt Borawski

Work is underway to build a new headquarters for the Polish Antarctic Station. Its unusual, aerodynamic structure will be lifted three metres above ground, making it possible for snow and wind to flow freely below the base. Zygmunt Borawski

The Global Seed Vault’s doors are closed for 350 days a year. And for good reasons too – it might just save humanity in the event of a mass disaster. Zygmunt Borawski

When we think of space stations, it’s tempting to imagine meticulous Kubrickian interiors. The reality is something much more chaotic. Zygmunt Borawski

A new home owner tells us how she built an environmentally-friendly, energy-efficient house from wood. Zygmunt Borawski

Close to the Swiss capital lies a housing estate, overgrown with greenery and seemingly in ruins. Yet among the modernist terraces lives a small but thriving community. Zygmunt Borawski