In light of the entire year, January seems an odd month. Begun, like every new year, with ambitions and optimism, no one could have known what the world would bring a few months later. Nevertheless, January brought us the closure of Frank Lloyd Wright's School of Architecture at Taliesin, an unfolding of events riddled with controversy, ultimately leaving its future uncertain. We also bid farewell to the renowned industrial designer Syd Mead, and much more.

↑ Exploring Remote Work and 'Radical Flexibility' in Architecture With Diana Nicklaus

Saam Architecture had been running strong for years on a remote work model. Archinect connected with Principal and Co-founder Diana Nicklaus to discuss her team's unique operational structure, the challenges that come with it, and how radical flexibility can augment the way design professionals work together.

↑ Frank Lloyd Wright's School of Architecture at Taliesin shutters its doors after 88 years

Archinect first reported on the closure on January 28th, citing an announcement released by the school, with many struggling to piece together the events that led to the announcement.

↑ What happened at The School of Architecture at Taliesin??? A conversation with Benjamin Aranda, Cruz Garcia and Ryan Scavnicky

In an Archinect Sessions conversation Archinect Director and Founder Paul Petrunia led a conversation with three members of the Taliesin community to help shed some light on the mysterious and disturbing sudden announcement. The guests included Benjamin Aranda, partner at Aranda\Lasch with Chris Lasch, the Dean at The School of Architecture at Taliesin; Cruz Garcia co-director at WAI Architecture Think Tank and a previous visiting teaching fellow at The School of Architecture at Taliesin; and Ryan Scavnicky of Extra Office, and former visiting teaching fellow at The School of Architecture at Taliesin. 

↑ Remembering Syd Mead and his futuristic visions of the built environment

Following the announcement of Syd Mead's passing, Archinect published a commemorative article, displaying the illustrative and architectural visualization work of the late futurist and designer.

↑ Considering the Architect’s Role in Addressing Homelessness in Los Angeles

With the rise of homelessness in Los Angeles, many architects have sought to propose solutions. But, solving homelessness goes far beyond just a useful piece of architecture. This piece dives deep into the many facets and moving parts associated with addressing homelessness in Los Angeles, specifically in the role as the architect.