Demographically and geographically, the members of the Dozen are more diverse and expansive than the Five of 40 years ago. This is certainly not a white-boys-only club. Women architects have principal positions in about half the firms, and many of the firm founders are ethnically and culturally diverse -- just like New York. Many of the Dozen pursue or have built projects on other continents, a reflection of the global stage upon which architecture is practiced today. — theatlantic.com
The 'New York Dozen' includes: Arts Corporation; Architecture in Formation PC; Andre Kikoski Architect; Christoff:Finio Architecture; Della Valle Bernheimer; Leven Betts; Leroy Street Studio; MOS; NARCHITECTS studio; S U M O; WORK Architecture Company (WORKac); and WXY Architecture.
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It makes sense to include WORKac and MOS, but where are SHoP and LTL? The book seems interesting as an introduction to some new architects, but I hope it's not interpreted as a definitive listing.
this collection of firms can't be compared to the Five and their influence.
This list is a dime a dozen these days.
i agree with snail...if nArchitects and WORKac are on this list then so should LTL and SHoP... both of those firms have done more actual built work and have a ton of projects on the boards.
it is a more interesting list when you start to consider how many young firms went to Columbia all at the same time.
and does anyone use 'generationX' anymore for anything?
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