When I saw the hole in the wall for the summer solstice sun at the Hagar Qim temple in Malta, it reminded me that many ancient monuments were designed to allow the sun to enter at certain times of the year and to illuminate the interior. Of course, many modern buildings are designed to make the most of natural light, but I don\u2019t think I\u2019ve seen anything that specifically lights up aspects of a modern building at particular times \u2013 it\u2019s certainly not a common thing. Perhaps this is something that modern-day architecture could explore to provide additional interest in our buildings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
When I saw the hole in the wall for the summer solstice sun at the Hagar Qim temple in Malta, it reminded me that many ancient monuments were designed to allow the sun to enter at certain times of the … Continue reading