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Is architecture notorious for praising bad design without reprimanding others?

2019-09-30T12:10:00-04:00

Where is architecture missing the mark when it comes to awarding praise to "successful" designs? In a recent piece by Charles Rosenblum from the Pittsburgh City Paper, he expresses concern for the lack of outside architectural critique from organizations like the AIA. "If we don't speak up, we are on track to get more."

Other than visual aesthetics, the notable architecture critic from Pittsburgh highlights the issues with specific organizations praising projects and design proposals that poorly execute a good design. Rosenblum points out variables such as affordability, landscape, traffic, and parking are no longer in the discussion when assessing and awarding projects.

"Why are the designers proposing a kind of building that has been discredited nationally when better design approaches are available? Why does the profession praise its achievers, but not self-police its laggards, hacks, and profiteers?" explains Rosenblum. "No one goes to a restaurant run by nice people if it has b...

Vincent Scully Prize 2014 awarded to journalist and TV host Charlie Rose

2014-09-12T18:45:00-04:00

Talk show host and journalist Charlie Rose has been announced as the 2014 recipient of the esteemed Vincent Scully Prize. Established in 1999 by the National Building Museum and named after Professor Vincent Scully to honor his legacy and work, the prize recognizes exemplary practice, scholarship, or criticism in architecture, historic preservation, and urban design.

Widely known as the anchor and executive producer of Charlie Rose and co-anchor of CBS This Morning, Rose will receive the prize in recognition for his insightful interviews with the world's leading thinkers that explore the value of good design as well as the growth and shaping of the urban cityscape.

A gala celebrating Rose and the award will take place at the National Building Museum in Washington D.C. this November. Notable guests include architect Frank Gehry who will offer remarks on Rose. Mr. Rose will also present a special lecture during a public awards ceremony.

Previous recipients include High Line Co-Founders Joshua David & Robert Hammond, Paul Goldberger, Robert A.M Stern, and Phyllis Lambert.

Find out more on Bustler.

A glimpse into the winning projects of the latest A’ Design Award & Competition

2014-05-08T20:54:00-04:00

The competitive nature of the architecture and design world is inevitable, with exceptional projects getting more recognition than others that deserve just as much. The A' (A-Prime) Design Award & Competition not only wants to highlight great designs and products, but also to boost publicity opportunities for designers of all disciplines and experiences worldwide. Just recently, the annual program announced the winning projects for the 2013-2014 period.

Here's a few of our favorite winners from the architecture and interiors categories:

(Pictured above): School of Technology Higher Education Institution by Nuno Montenegro

The Ring House & Atelier by MZ Architects

Rising Moon Pavilion by Daydreamers Design

Randen Arashiyama Station Railway station by GLAMOROUS co.,ltd.

Gamsei Cocktail Bar by Buero Wagner / F. Wagner with A. Kreft.

yoshi bar 2nd Provisional Bar by Naoya Matsumoto.

Find more A'Design Award projects and other details on Bustler.