Architectural Works
As weve discussed at length here at ArchDaily, an Olympic Bid is no thing to take on lightly. Our 3-part series on the subject, How NOT To Host the Olympics, made very clear that this mega-event [...] Read »
Koppert + Koenis Architects& were recently announced as winner of the competition by the Flemish Government with their contribution for a double sports accommodation in Oudenaarde, Belgium. The [...] Read »
Dezeen Wire: six buildings have been shortlisted for this years RIBA Stirling Prize , including the London Olympic Stadium by Populous (above) and two projects by OMA. (more&) Read »
This was an unprecedented year for Tsinghua University’s Non-Linear Parametric Workshop with close to 200 students attending. Students of the Advanced Design Unit taught by Daniel Gillen, [...] Read »
Dezeen archive: for those wishing to escape a wet summer, heres a round-up of all the holiday houses featured on Dezeen to help you imagine the perfect retreat. See all the stories » [...] Read »
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Miscellaneous
In the southern part of Mexico City, on an irregular plot of land which offers just a few meters of front façade, this one-family residence solves the lack of contact with its environment by [...] Read »
To: Rob Mattson Neighborhood District Coordinator Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Hi Rob. You may have seen the email/link at EveryBlock on Murals to be painted out. Before I get into the [...] Read »
Miscellaneous
I am now 'mid-century.' Could be a lot worse. Read »
As a result of the fire that took place at the Heydar Aliyev Center designed by Zaha Hadid Architects in Baku today no damage was caused to inner part of the building, halls and others, a joint [...] Read »
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According to writer Kriston Capps at Architect magazine, religious construction is plummeting. And its not just a momentary decline. In fact, according to Capps report, posted on July [...] Read »
Nostalgia Alert! If you insist on living in the present, turn back now . (And it's not nostalgia: it's cultural history, dammit.) The Big Picture: Variety's future looks bleak - The Los Angeles [...] Read »
Technology
Read the rest of Christopher Boffoli Creates Edible Larger-Than-Life Food Landscapes! Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Art, Big Appetites, Christopher Boffoli, food, photographs, [...] Read »
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Found this via Facebook, you know, this bed sheet will give you sweat dreams or nightmares during finals. Then again not, since you are not likely to sleep on it. Go back to your desk! Article [...] Read »
City & Urbanism
As products are developed to be internationally used, it is important that they can be made from local products, wherever they are needed, affordable in those locations, and sustainable in all [...] Read »
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