Insights

Nicholas Bonaventure is recording comments about buildings which have shaped his architectural thinking...

We build cities from concrete and steel, yet we inhabit them with our emotions. Urban planning is a science...

3D printing technology is increasingly making its way into construction, transforming not only the pace of delivery but also the very way we think about architecture...

We are delighted to have signed an MoU between nicholas and Safwat Al Khaleej Contracting Company...

Periods of tension and uncertainty are an inevitable part of every nation’s journey. In such times, composure and the ability to preserve stability become invaluable...

Japan has been on our travel list for years. We may never get there, but our thoughts keep returning to one thing: traditional Japanese wooden joinery...

Resort experiences should be immersive, blending seamlessly with the local environment and culture. At nicholas we have a great respect for tradition, but we are also forward-looking...

Sometimes we forget the power of alliances, especially those built over many years. The Gulf nations are going through a difficult period today...

Having operated my architecture practice outside of the region for the past 10 years, I made the decision to return to the Gulf two years ago – and chose Bahrain. Why?

High-end restaurants can be outlets for pure escapism, transporting us out of the everyday and into another world...

There are places that don’t pretend to be modern. They simply look as if they’ve always been there...

Health and wellness villages should not look like hospitals. In fact, hospitals should not look like hospitals! They’re often associated with a cold corridor, the smell of disinfectant, and the feeling that life has paused...