Ponder

Design from every angle.

Our “Ponder” Magazine is an exploration of the architecture, design, and planning industries from the perspectives of seasoned practitioners, and keen observers. Find the latest advice to help guide your projects.

50 Shades of White

White, Pure, Clean, Simple, and Classy… Everywhere one turns these days, it’s white or light,  We‘re already the middle of the year, Summer is turning to  Autumn and White products are the trend; they are everywhere you look; White Interiors,...

Faulty Designs that last

From the moment we wake up in the morning, our lives are made easier by a large number of products and gadgets, from the alarm clock, the toaster, the juice maker, the car or bicycle to take you to your destination products are everywhere, the list i...

Are we paying for the Chocolate or for the Package?

Chocolate…. Bittersweet, delicious and absolutely sinful. Go to a supermarket or a chocolate specialty store and pick out a chocolate, each of these exquisite morsels are packaged in to beautifully designed packages. They are attractive, eye catchi...

Cool,Warm, or in between?

Architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe described Minimalism as “ Less is more” but is it really? When a space is designed minimalistically, “less” often is less A minimal space is often associated with clean, sleek and clear lines, or a very “o...

Zaha Hadid Aquatic Centre: What’s all the fuss about the Seating Sightline?

“Architect Zaha Hadid has denied her design for the London 2012 Aquatics Centre is to blame for the 600 tickets sold to Olympic spectators unaware they’ll have a restricted view of the top diving events.  “The brief for the building from L...