Prominent Cube

After observing end-of-semester presentations of architecture students, parts of our editorial team have decided to embark on a series of shape exploring collections. Yes - shape, form. Why? Well, it is an undeniable fact - highlighted in 2004 'Content' by Rem Koolhaas too - that 'shape is easy'. It is recognisable; works with our subconscience; and in the case of Platonic solids like cubes shape is also a philosophical notion with numerous connotations - starting from symmetry and regularity; stretching as far as our reflections take us. Cubes in particular are also 'easy' to build but we believe their importance in architects' minds stays on the abstract plane. There seems to be a certain inherent relationship between cubes' geometry and the notions of perfection and clarity of structure. Thus, it is close to the highest honour among buildings to be cube-shaped, conspicuously derivative of cubes, or at least bear a cube name.