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A sneak peek of the new architecture-obsessed Batman graphic novel

2012-05-22T14:17:00-04:00

Gotham City is undergoing one of the most expansive construction booms in its history. The most prestigious architects from across the globe have buildings in various phases of completion all over town. As chairman of the Gotham Landmarks Commission, Bruce Wayne has been a key part of this boom, which signals a golden age of architectural ingenuity for the city. And then, the explosions begin.

INCIDENTAL COMICS: Iconic Houses

2012-01-29T12:31:00-05:00

In an earlier draft of this comic, it appeared the Farnsworth house was being gnawed by ordinary beavers. My architect brother informed me that Mies van der Rohe was known for his innovations in steel and glass, not wood. So just to clarify: those are MUTANT beavers.

Truth, Jawlines And The American Way: The Changing Face Of Superman

2011-12-01T19:01:37-05:00

Superman has gotten a makeover — well, another makeover — two years ahead of turning 75 years old in 2013. As the first and most widely known representative of the spandexed set, Superman remains the popular face of that uniquely American creation, the superhero. But America has changed a lot since 1938. And as it did, that face changed, too.

Secret features of Apple's new headquarters.

2011-06-13T12:05:20-04:00

One ring to rule them all

MVRDV Wins Competition for China Comic and Animation Museum in Hangzhou

2011-05-06T19:23:00-04:00

Hangzhou urban planning bureau has announced Dutch firm MVRDV winner of the international design competition for the China Comic and Animation Museum (CCAM) in Hangzhou, China. MVRDV's winning design refers to the speech balloon: a series of eight balloon shaped volumes create an internally complex museum experience of in total 30,000m2. Part of the project is also a series of parks on islands, a public plaza and a 13,000m2 expo center.