With the summer season kicking off, the month of May was filled with new tall towers breaking ground, amazing architectural photography, rising architects, and some tips on personal development. However, the month also brought the loss of a beloved architectural icon. Check out what May 2019 was like on Archinect.
↑ A Conversation With Julia Koerner, Architecture’s Queen of 3D Fabrication
The Austrian architect and designer has taken the architecture world by storm with her groundbreaking work in digital fabrication. Her expertise on the subject has positioned her as the "Queen of 3D Fabrication." Much of her work reflects architecture's growing crossover between fashion and rapid prototyping. Archinect chats with Koerner about her work in academia, 3D printing, fashion, and Hollywood.
↑ 19 Young Architects on Why They Decided to Start Their Careers With Their Own Firms
For many students who dream of having their own practice, it's nice to know how other budding young firms made their start. Archinect connected with 19 emerging architects across the globe to share a bit of wisdom and insight about starting a firm.
The Brooklyn-based studio Hou de Sousa has delivered yet another project that highlights the importance of public space and public-driven structures for the local community.
On May 15th, Ieoh Ming Pei passed away. Paul Goldberger informed the public with a sincere tweet expressing his gratitude towards the iconic career and legacy Pei left behind.
↑ Shaping an architectural legend: what inspired I.M. Pei?
It's difficult to pick one building that defines I.M. Pei's career. However, it makes us wonder, what inspired and influenced him to become a household name in architecture?
↑ Architects, writers, museums, and a Prime Minister remember the life and work of I.M. Pei, 1917–2019
The architecture community and those who loved the work of Pei shared their deepest regards and sincerest memories on social media.
↑ Looking back at some of I.M. Pei's building milestones on Archinect
With an influential career that lasted over seven decades, Archinect highlights Pei's milestones and the moments that made us love him even more.
↑ The Words, Projects, Images and Thoughts of I.M. Pei
Archinect gathers a collection of talks and lectures given my Pei over the course of his career. His influence within the architecture community still remains ever present thanks to footage archived over the years.
The rise of CLT projects has steadily accelerated over the years. Perkins+Will showcases their latest mass timber project, Canada Earth Tower, that will stand 40 stories tall. This could become the second tall wooden building in Vancouver, besides the 18-story UBC Brock Commons tower that opened in 2017.
↑ 21-story timber tower—proposed as North America's tallest—wins U.S. government grant
Across the globe, more firms are beginning to explore the structural possibilities of CLT, especially in the United States. For the proposed Ascent tower in Milwaukee, the U.S. Department of Agriculture allocated funds to support the 21-story timber project.
↑ Tallest City of London tower, 22 Bishopsgate, tops out
London's skyline has a new building on the block. Towering at 278 meters (912 feet), 22 Bishopsgate, or Twentytwo Tower as it's being called, will be the new tallest building in the City of London district.
↑ In Focus: Ema Peter, a Master of Visual Narrative Through Light and Shadow
If you're unfamiliar with her name, it's guaranteed you're familiar with her work. Having photographed some of the world's most amazing architecture buildings, Ema Peter gets candid with Archinect for an in-depth interview. She discusses her start as an architectural photographer, Henri Cartier-Bresson, and her passion for creating a voice for women in the industry.
↑ A new book highlights Le Corbusier's secret passion for photography
Who knew Le Corbusier had an interest in photography? Lars Müller Publishers released a book showcasing the architect's archived photographs taken in secrecy. As iconic as Le Corbusier was for his architectural works, it's been stated that he apparently did not see photography's value.
↑ PHOTOS: The TWA Hotel at JFK is officially open!
The highly anticipated TWA Hotel at JFK released photos of the completed project. The eye-catching, crescent-shaped buildings located in Queens, NY have become a preservationist's dream. Designed by Eero Saarinen in 1962, the acclaimed "re-birth" of the iconic site created plenty of buzz on social media.
↑ In Focus: Peter Stewart and His Exploration Into the Architecturally Unreal
Part of Archinect's In Focus series, we chat with Australian architectural photographer Peter Stewart for an in-depth interview of his work and his process. We learn about Stewart's relationship to architecture and his process for creating his mind-bending photographs.
↑ Professional Growth and the Power of Observation
Sean Joyner provides the Archinect audience with insight on the power of observation and how this skill set can help in a career in architecture.
↑ “To be or not to be” A Licensed Architect
The perennially popular question of whether to pursue an architectural license provides strong discourse among our Archinect readers.
↑ Steve Jobs and the Collaborative Framework
Collaboration is key in any work setting. However, how does the collaborative framework impact architecture firms? Sean Joyner highlights the importance of conversation within the workplace and how "a simple chat with a colleague can turn a small thought into a big idea."
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