Architectural Works
[ September 15, 2012 1:00 to November 17, 2012 1:00. ] Presented in an “interwoven tangle”, Japanese architect Akihisa Hirata& has revealed his view of architecture and ecology, along with [...] Read »
Designed and built by a very talented student team at Arizona State University, the Peritoneum shade structure reflects their collaboration and interdisciplinary skills as they employed their [...] Read »
The latticed facade of this Tokyo bookstore by Klein Dytham Architecture comprises hundreds of interlocking T-shapes that subtly reference the logo of entertainment retailer Tsutaya (+ slideshow). (more&) Read »
The buildings of Lyon are pulled apart in these impossible photographs by Norwegian artist Espen Dietrichson . (more&) Read »
Designed and built by Dániel Baló, Dániel Eke, and Zoltán Kalászi& , the concert hall installation in the Archabbey of Pannonhalma was intended for the classical concerts of the Arcus Temporum [...] Read »
The initiative by h2o Architectes& for the renovation of the first cinema for art house film follows the tradition of innovation and evolution that have been a part of this establishment’s [...] Read »
From 2008 to 2010, Madrid based architects Luis M. Mansilla and Emilio Tuñón held the Jean Labatut Visiting Professorship at the Princeton School of Architecture. More than a collection of [...] Read »
Twenty-four years after the inauguration of I.M. Pei’s glass pyramid, the Musée du Louvre will introduce its second piece of contemporary architecture to the public, tomorrow, on September [...] Read »
Zidell Yards and Ross Island Bridge (rendering courtesy Zidell/ZGF) BY BRIAN LIBBY Between the Ross Island Bridge and the Marquam Bridge downtown, between the condo towers of South Waterfront [...] Read »
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Miscellaneous
If you happen to be fall shopping on Madison Avenue this weekend, do stop by and see the new Mrs. John L. Strong petite boutique. I call many things a jewel box but this space truly is a jewel [...] Read »
The image was a publicity effort by the Rockefeller Centre, Corbiss chief historian Ken Johnston told the Independent. It seems pretty clear they were real workers, but the event was organised [...] Read »
... if they do tear down the building, they'll replace it with another architecturally significant structure. When I spoke with Ron Naylor, who works in Facilities Management at Northwestern, [...] Read »
Miscellaneous
More than one of the great sessions offered at this years WFX in Atlanta addressed the potential and challenges of adapting existing buildings for ministry use, but one of the best was presented [...] Read »
Product simulations are prohibited. Projects cannot simulate events to demonstrate what a product might do in the future. Products can only be shown performing actions that theyre able to perform [...] Read »
Last year we showcased Oyler Wus SCI-Arc graduation pavilion, a swooping steel, fabric, and rope construction that floated above the event like a billowing sail. For last weeks graduation the [...] Read »
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Cheap fashion often comes at a high price for the sweatshop workers who create the garments, which is why activists from the Clean Clothes Campaign took to clothing stores throughout Europe last [...] Read »
Read the rest of Top Green Designs from Tent at the London Design Festival Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "green furniture", 2012, east london, eco design, green design, London, [...] Read »
Check out this fun and unique project from LEVEL Architects in the Shibya ward of Tokyo. Built for a young couple, the design incorporates the hobbies of each parter to include a skateboard park [...] Read »
Bjarke Ingels: High Riser on Nowness.com .The Danish Architect Provokes BIG Questions During the Venice Biennale Architectura 2012, comparing the role of the architect to that of a midwife. Read »
My last progress report on Studio Archea 's project for the Marchesi Antinori Winery , which I originally featured in 2005 , was way back in April last year . Back then the building was starting [...] Read »
Video
Lyon Confluence video by Jonathan Letoublon Photographie
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Technology
Read the rest of SOL Grotto is a Cool & Mesmerizing Space Made With Reclaimed Solyndra Rods in Berkeley Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "sustainable architecture", Architecture, [...] Read »
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So here's the sketch . . . click images for larger view . . . and here's the reality . . . Expo Chicago 2012 is now open, through Sunday, September 23rd in the huge Festival Hall at Navy Pier. [...] Read »
A unique approach to urban planning and design by the Netherlands based practice MVDRV Read »
Washington, D.C., is often admired for its monuments. Now there is another part of our nations capital that its 19 million annual visitors can tour and enjoy. The American Society of Landscape [...] Read »
I found a nice list of record shops in Helsinki and a map to go with it. No comment
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City & Urbanism
The policies, while all based in real life, are only a minor part of the game of GBO Hawaii, where players can invest in green businesses across the state of Hawaii in order to help the state [...] Read »
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