After years of experience in education, research, design and policy, Professor Marcel Smets, former Flemish Government Architect, compiles his insights on the city and urban design in a personal booklet.

In his search for the foundations of urban design, Marcel Smets puts forward thirty complementary pairs of concepts. He starts from archetypal settlement forms (ribbon and cluster, ladder and star), typifies morphological categories (street and road, island and archipelago) and highlights ch...

Discover the hidden and understated beauty of 30 mountain cabins with remarkable architecture.

From cosy retreats in the forest to modern structures on the edge of a cliff with breathtaking views, the cabins and cottages in this book stand out for their unique and innovative design and the way they blend with the often rugged natural surroundings.

Stunning photographs showcase these cabins in all their glory, drawing attention to the well-thought-out details, from the materials used to the ...

Transcending the boundaries of traditional portfolios, Morphē by Van Damme•Vandeputte Architects is much

more than a collection of architectural achievements. It is a profound exploration of the architects’ journey and an ode to the power of architecture to instigate change, shape environments, and evoke a symphony of emotions that resonate deep within the human soul.

Morphē, meaning ‘form’ or ‘shape’, encapsulates this transformative essence; this book invites you to explore th...