June 2015
In perhaps one of the biggest (and most hotly debated) pieces of news of the year, Bjarke Ingels replaced Norman Foster on the design of Two World Trade Center.
↑ Paris erupts in riot as taxi drivers protest Uber
You guessed it: Courtney Love is part of one of the most highly commented-on stories on Archinect this year. When French taxi drivers collectively lost their merde and started smashing up Uber vehicles and rioting in the nation’s capital, some altruistic Parisians helped Love to safety. Also, the notion of a fair wage/exploitation/infrastructural change lit up the comments section.
↑ North Korean architect of new Pyongyang airport reportedly executed by Kim Jong Un
This piece on Kim Jong Un executing an architect was one of the most widely read posts of the year.
↑ Photos from the "Bigger Than a Breadbox" opening reception
Archinect’s own “Bigger Than a Breadbox” competition resulted in a gorgeous opening night at BSA space.
↑ Tadao Ando amid serious health concerns: "Just being alive isn’t sufficient."
Tadao Ando has had a rough year: not only has he had the headache of the Zaha Hadid Tokyo Stadium controversy, but he’s been battling some serious health concerns. However, based on the popularity of this article, we’re all rooting for him.
↑ The Cooper Union turmoil continues: President Jamshed Bharucha resigns
In June the Cooper Union experienced a wild series of shake-ups, resignations, and threats of lawsuits thanks to its (spoiler alert: ill-fated) decision to start charging tuition. Archinect’s coverage was up to the minute, including this piece on the resignation of President Jamshed Bharucha.
June 2015
↑ Op-Ed: Beyond Stars, Icons and Much More, by Patrik Schumacher
Patrik Schumacher wrote an OP-ED for Archinect about the “lively debate” his Facebook post had generated back in April, in which he participated as a parametricist.
↑ What makes an artless museum?
“Once The Broad is full of art, remember that it stands without it.” Masterstroke of architectural genius, or giant contraceptive sponge? In this refreshing feature, Amelia Taylor-Hochberg cast her critical eye upon the newly unveiled but still empty Broad Museum.
“My impression is that culture is no longer happening in isolated cities but in networks that cross and connect different locations. It is true that COSMO went viral and had a great impact online, but for us the challenge is to make sure that energy and that interactive capital is mobilized by a relevant discussion, that instigates progressive ways of relating to plumbing.” So said Andrés Jaque of the Office for Political Innovation as he spoke to Nicholas Korody in this very popular feature.
↑ Don't Be a Tool: Role of Software vs. Vision in Architectural Employment
How should architects conceive of the design process in regard to the tools available to them? In this feature, Julia Ingalls took a closer look at the multi-dimensional rigors of architectural employment.
↑ The forever unfinished business: Curated thoughts from our conversation with Kevin Roche
Amelia Taylor-Hochberg had an opportunity to speak at length with the distinguished Kevin Roche.
What does it mean to be an architectural intern? Is exploitation inherent to the profession, or does social media provide a much needed forum for redress? Julia Ingalls investigated in this feature.
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