Designing for Awe and Wonder: The Quiet Power of Biophilic Architecture
How can architecture evoke awe and wonder in everyday life? Architect Michael Davies explores how light, texture, scale, and sensory design create emotional, human-centred spaces inspired by nature.
Placemaking: What it is, and what it isn’t
What makes a place feel alive? True placemaking is about more than luxury apartments or retail turnover. It is about community, connection, and soulful design. Exploring Ponsonby’s decline and how thoughtful transport, materials, and street design could bring back its buzz and vibrancy. Michael Davies Architect NZ.
Start with the Soil: Why Architecture Should Be Landscape-Led
Great architecture begins with the land. Discover why landscape-led design leads to more resilient, soulful, and sustainable buildings – from city blocks to tiny homes. A Daedal perspective by Michael Davies Architect NZ.