Matthew Wells
- Technical
I wish I'd done that... Timber structure
Matthew Wells on the equestrian centre, Flyinge Kungsgarden, Sweden
- Review
Engineer of his own image
An intriguing book on Brunel may be too eager to believe the man’s own hype
ReviewJohn Sell Cotman and me
Whenever I’m in Norwich, I visit the Norwich Castle Museum and sit in the John Sell Cotman gallery. The artist’s development is well presented through a series of sketches, prints and paintings. Like his watercolours, the etchings are very precise. It is their mastery of process that is so enjoyable ...
- Technical
Technicalities: The sheltering
Engineers have always had to adapt to the contemporary architectural zeitgeist. A few contribute to the direction things take while most receive and respond to the market forces. The way I think about roofs has changed. I’m unsure if this is insight or if the issues have altered.I used to ...