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First Ever Chicago Architecture Biennial Taking Shape for 2015

2014-11-07T13:14:00-05:00

The theme of the 2015 edition will be "The State of the Art of Architecture," named after Stanley Tigerman's 1977 conference, and will feature an array of exhibitions and newly commissioned works, including a photo exhibition by lensman Iwan Baan exploring Chicago. [...] The eventt ... is being planned by a group of heavy-hitters, including co-directors Sarah Herda, Director of the Graham Foundation, and Joseph Grima, former curator of Storefront for Art and Architecture

Previously: Chicago plans architectural biennial for 2015

The Domus iPad app maintains an impressive 5-star rating six months after launch

2013-02-08T12:59:00-05:00

Started in Italy in 1928 by Gio Ponti, Domus has established itself as one of the most respected, and longest-running architecture & design publications. It is refreshing to see that it has also been able to embrace new technology in such a graceful way, as seen in their new iPad app. An almost 5 out-of 5 stars after numerous reviews is almost unprecedented for a new app!

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Domus initially unveiled the new iPad app in Venice, at the Biennale, on August 28th 2012, complementing the existing magazine, website, apps and social media channels.

The Domus app presents each magazine issue in a format optimized for the digital tablet experience. Adding to the text and images found in the print magazine, the app offers exclusive interviews and videos, behind-the-scenes footage, amazing architecture photography, as well as interactive diagrams and features.

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Some thoughts on international architectural competitions in the 21st century

2012-06-20T19:22:00-04:00

There is, however, a problem: the good intentions McEwan's column irradiates with almost blinding intensity conceal a series of assumptions that struggle to stand up under closer scrutiny.

A few days ago in an essay published by klat magazine Mitch McEwen, reflecting on the Bab al Bahrain Open Ideas Competition, contended that Urban Design Serves as Tool of Repression in Bahrain. Joseph Grima provided an immediate response via Twitter suggesting that Mitch's article was a "Well-written, well-intentioned but simplistic and self-righteous critique of Bab El Bahrain competition". Today Mr. Grima took the opportunity to publish a more in depth response in an op-ed for domus, in which he concluded "There is value in this debate around the moral duties of the architectural profession in a globalised 21st century, so long as we recognise that the issue is a complex one: we won't find the answers in silver bullets or blacklists, but in dialogue and gradual reform".