Roman architecture is a topic that fascinates me because it shows how buildings can be used to display power. The Romans accomplished their territorial gains not only by means of military force but also by the reshaping of social structures through infrastructure, engineering, and public buildings. The Romans’ buildings spoke volumes about power, organisation,…

Walking through many contemporary cities, traces of Modernism remain everywhere, from tower blocks to minimalist interiors, yet the movement continues to divide opinion. Emerging during the early twentieth century alongside industrialisation, technological advancement, war, and social change, Modernism was ‘generally characterised by a deliberate break with ​classical and traditional forms or methods of expression’ (Oxford English​ ​Dictionary​, n.d.). Notable features…