At LACMA, art on a grand scale

2012-07-09T12:22:00-04:00

Its character is determined not just by the color and texture of the boulder itself but also by the detailing and proportions of the ramp. To experience the piece, you descend the ramp, you stand in the shadow of the rock and then you ascend. That trajectory is an architectural one; in fact, Heizer has been upfront that he takes cues in his work directly from architecture.

Editor's Picks #271

2012-07-02T16:15:00-04:00

Rowan Moore lamented the lack of nuance and complexity in both the design and historical memory represented by the new RAF Bomber Command memorial in Green Park, London. For his part drmatthewhardy disagreed with Mr. Moore, writing “I don't think anyone expects Rowan Moore to approve of anything classical. This is a fabulous war memorial and an impressive and poignant reminder of the crews and their overwhelming sacrifice

In Lautner's Concannon Residence, from Dust to Dust, Orhan Ayyüce explored the “nebulous subject” of architectural preservation. He questioned “In short, what is worth of preserving and who preserves the privately owned American House? Would the ultimate decision on preserving and historically monumentalizing of such privately owned and architecturally significant structures remain in the hands of their owners and their dedication and educated contribution to the rest of the city's occupants?”

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Rowan Moore lamented the lack of nuance and complexity in both the design and historical memory represented by the new RAF Bomber Command memorial in Green Park, London. Architect Liam O'Connor explaining the inspiration and meaning behind his design concluded “As a memorial, the modern classicism of its architecture: half garden pavilion, half mausoleum, is designed to be both a testament to the sacrifice of the men of Bomber Command and a fitting addition to the ceremonial architectu...

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At LACMA, art on a grand scale

Editor's Picks #271