7th March 2023
Materials in Review: Stone
Estimated reading time: 5 min Stone has been used as a building material for thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans were among the first civilizations to use stone extensively in their architecture.…
22nd February 2023
Architecture for Wellness
Estimated reading time: 3 min Wellness architecture: “The practice of architecture that relies on the art and science of designing built environments with socially conscious systems and materials to promote the harmonious balance between physical,…
22nd February 2023
Battle is Not Over
Estimated reading time: 2 min The year of Russia's full-scale war in Ukraine shocked the world and changed each of those living in Ukraine and many others outside of it. We stand in solidarity…
1st February 2023
Materials In Review: Wood
Estimated reading time: 3 min Wood. One of the oldest materials used by man, having served as an important construction material for thousands of years to build shelters, houses, boats and many other structures. It…
24th January 2023
Spatial Expression of Educational Buildings
Estimated reading time: 3 min Today, the scale of the pressures and the rate of change facing higher education institutions are greater than ever. Squeezed public spending, growing societal expectations and the broadening education ambitions…
11th January 2023
RMJM’s second Semi-Annual Report
This publication is the second instalment in RMJM’s semi-annual series in which we are sharing various projects, interviews and opinion pieces. In the 6 months since the first report, our offices across the globe have…
19th December 2022
Urban Landscaping and the Unconventional Convention Centre
Estimated reading time: 3 min The relationship between the design of convention and exhibition centres and the overall urban landscape is a critical and complex issue for architects and urban planners. As large public buildings…
8th December 2022
Smart Design: Nael Evans
You’ve been living and working in Dubai for many years. How has the city shaped the way you approach design? When I first came to Dubai in 2007, it was a very different place. I…
16th November 2022
Materials In Review: Glass
Estimated reading time: 5 min There is no other building material that comes close to glass in terms of versatility and aesthetic appeal. It is one of the oldest and most respected types of building…
30th October 2022
Contemporary Hospitality: Reconnecting with Nature
Previously we have looked at various interior design changes that we see emerging in the field of hospitality design, though one additional and significant area of change has been seen with the incorporation and role…
23rd October 2022
The Sustainable Future of Architecture: Brenda Ye
You’ve been living and working in Hong Kong for many years now, how has the city shaped the way you approach design? Hong Kong is a dense metropolis and just like many other cities in China, they…
8th October 2022
Emerging Trends in Hospitality Design
Impacted by numerous global shifts and movements, the hospitality industry has had to reevaluate how they design their interiors if they are to stay updated with our ever-evolving society. Factors such as sustainability, work-adaptability and…
27th September 2022
Designing with Ambition: Tean Chee Ko
As the Design Director for RMJM RED, can you explain your creative process when dealing with architecture and design? We were always taught that the start of the design process is the most critical. The…
21st September 2022
A Brief History of the High-Rise Tower
Estimated reading time: 5 min While there is not one universal definition of what a high-rise is classed as, according to the International Building Code (IBC), ‘a building is considered a high-rise when there is…
16th September 2022
What high-rise architectural trends are expected to continue into 2023?
According to a report by the UN, 68% of the world’s population is expected to be living in urban areas by 2050, thus it is no surprise that high-rise architecture is essential to support this…
31st August 2022
Digital Transformation: Mohamed Salah
Why did you choose to study Digital Transformation as a Master’s degree? We are in the information age, and I can say with certainty that it is still in its infancy. Organisations find themselves again…
24th August 2022
Passivhaus: the future of architecture?
Estimated reading time: 3 min Seen as the next big trend, the construction concept is revolutionising accommodation amid a growing global energy crisis. ‘Passive house’ is a popular building standard that is acclaimed for being…
17th August 2022
Adaptive Architecture: Jelena Krstovic Nikolic
RMJM Serbia has designed a range of adaptive commercial and energy-efficient projects. Can you tell us more about your overall design vision? Creating the space for people and imagining how to elevate everyday life through…
10th August 2022
BIM: Modelling the Future of Architecture
Estimated reading time: 3 mins Short for Building Information Modelling, BIM is a digital representation of a ‘Built/ to be Built’ asset that eases design, construction and operation. It helps optimise the work across the architecture,…