Architecture becomes more meaningful when it is understood in context. This journal category examines historical ideas, buildings, materials and cultural references that continue to influence contemporary architecture and interior design.
VAN GOOD DESIGN looks at history as a working design resource rather than a catalogue of styles to copy. Proportion, craft, climate-responsive solutions, regional materials and long-lasting spatial principles can all inform modern projects when interpreted carefully. These articles connect past and present, explaining why certain environments remain relevant and how heritage can inspire new villas, interiors and landscapes without turning them into replicas. Explore the collection for considered perspectives on architectural continuity, identity and the lessons that enduring places still offer designers and clients today.
May 23, 2023
How we connect concept, arrival and landscape to create a coherent architectural identity for residences and hospitality projects.
May 23, 2023
Our early design questions for an existing property: what to retain, what to investigate and how to coordinate adaptation with local specialists.
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