Writer: Martha Cruz

Collection Guide: OMA
23.10.2026

Collection Guide: OMA23.10.2026

– Martha Cruz

OMA, the Office for Metropolitan Architecture, was officially founded on 1 January 1975 ‘to develop a mutant form of Urbanism – new types of architectural scenarios that will result in the rehabilitation of the metropolitan lifestyle.’ Its founding partners were two architect-artist couples: Elia Zenghelis (1937–2026) and Zoe Zenghelis (b.1938),… Read More

collection guide DMC plan presentation projection (axonometric isometric) theoretical & imaginary urban form

Sourcing Superstudio
04.07.2025

Sourcing Superstudio04.07.2025

– Martha Cruz

On the 21st page of Natalini’s 12th sketchbook (DMC 2141) there is a list of buildings and landmarks. It feels quite disparate at first. It begins as a chronological list of architecture’s greatest and most recognisable hits: Stonehenge… the Colosseum… the Uffizi… the Taj Mahal… Crystal Palace… the Eiffel Tower.… Read More

DMC sketch sketchbook