Insights

There are buildings which touch their location lightly and inhabit it with grace. The Bahrain National Theatre in Manama, by Architecture-Studio and Atkins, belongs precisely to this category...

Cities have always carried the traces of those who came them before us. Today, in an era of rapid urbanisation, a return to the local language of architecture becomes a conscious choice...

Geoffrey Bawa was designing sustainable architecture decades before it became popular...

Well-planned communities are vibrant communities.‍ For urban life to form, it requires a centre to form around – and our streets should be crucibles for community life...

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

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...