The Power of Archs

Architecture was never my calling, but I did spend countless hours playing with Lego. The blocks didn’t come with the step-by-step blueprint but came in a tub of random pieces of varying sizes, colours and shapes. I would build dioramas for my diecast vehicles and imagine a world beyond my own. As I got older, I would take my blocks and cars to add the authenticity of dirt. I would find the biggest pile of dirt I could find, and wear out the knees of my pants as I played. My absolute favourite thing to build were tunnels. The idea of being able to drive my miniature cars and trucks THROUGH the pile was beyond crazy. But I never gave it a moment’s thought as to why the dirt just didn’t cave in upon itself.

The power of the arch goes beyond the sheer physics. It symbolizes strength and support. It has connection to Zeuss and Roman god, Jupiter. It is about looking through and beyond.

It is about appreciating that there is always another way.

By Atsushi Yasuda CEO