Archinect interviews Philippe Rahm
We've published a fascinating 2-part discussion this week between Archinect's Aaron Plewke and Swiss architect Philippe Rahm. The feature covers Rahm's work surrounding issues of biology, chemistry and the environment. Read...
Featured Jobs Today: in Rotterdam, New York, Baltimore, Shanghai & Kuwait
Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) seeking Architect/Designer in Rotterdam, NL For a number of projects in early design phases OMA is looking for strong designers. You will work as a team member, able to create powerful new ideas both in collaboration and independently. All positions are based in our Rotterdam offices and start imminently...
Bryant Park Corporation, 34th Street Partnership and Chelsea Improvement Company seeking Design Intern in New York, NY
The Associated Engineering Partnership seeking Design Director in Kuwait City, KUWAIT
Read...
Google Maps is finally giving some love to cyclists
I've been waiting patiently for this feature for ages. Google Maps has finally introduced a "cycling" option for their Google Maps directions feature. Living in LA, with crazy drivers and bad roads, this feature will be a very nice addition while planning my next cross-town adventure. Google (or Apple), if you're listening, my next request is integration with the iPhone app, with turn-by-turn voice navigation. Read...
10 MW Dubai Skyscraper Makes 10X More Renewable Energy Than It Needs
The 10 MW Tower is an eco skyscraper and renewable energy generating machine that harvests wind and solar power. A 5 MW wind turbine sits at the top of the building harnessing the wind, while the power of the sun is collected via a 3 MW concentrating solar system plus a 2 MW solar updraft system. Designed by UAE-based Studied Impact, this 50 story skyscraper will put out 10 times as much energy as it needs, pumping renewable power back into the Dubai electric grid. Read...
Featured Jobs Today: in New York & San Francisco
1100 Architect seeking Architect - Revit in New York, NY 1100 Architect is seeking architects with a minimum of 2 years experience using REVIT for various projects ranging from 100,000 to 500,000 Sq. Ft. Candidates must have a strong background in architecture from design to construction administration and possess advanced communication skills and strong teamwork abilities...
Read...
Donald Judd, or Cheap Furniture?
Some of the photos displayed below show exquisite furniture, created by the famous minimalist sculptor Donald Judd. These masterpieces of design are meant for furnishing apartments that also contain famous abstract paintings. The rest of the photos show ordinary cheap furniture.
What's your score? Read...
RIP bruce graham
The Chicago architect Bruce Graham died. From the 1960s to 1980s, he was the 'top man' at SOM and is best known for the Sears (uhhhh Willis) Tower and Hancock Tower. Read...
VitraHaus by Herzog & De Meuron
Yesterday I visited the VitraHaus which was designed by Herzog & De Meuron in Weil am Rhein in Germany, next to Basel.
The design features stacked logs that are shaped like long houses. Read...
eVolo Announces Winners of 2010 Skyscraper Competition
The winners of eVolos 2010 Skyscraper Competition were announced today. After several years of organizing, this annual competition has become a renowned architectural prize around the world. The main idea of the contest is to examine the relationship between the skyscraper and the natural world, the skyscraper and the community, and the skyscraper and urban living. Read...
SMIBE 2010: Personal Infrastructures
Via its second annual short film competition, SMIBE continues to bring together a growing body of moving image stories about the built environment. Deadline for 2010 submittals, March 31 is nearing. Read the brief and watch some of the submitted works. Read...
Painted House
Jonathan Woolf's Painted House occupies the exact footprint and volume of a pair of 1920s semi-detached houses that previously stood on the site. Read...
|