With COP26 entering its final day in Glasgow, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill have used the event to unveil their vision to transform the built environment into a network for absorbing carbon. Titled 'Urban Sequoia,' the project is centered on the concept of “forests” of buildings which sequester... View full entry
MoMA’s Department of Architecture and Design has announced a forthcoming new exhibition that will examine the way in which the modern architecture of former colonial enterprises helped shape the post-independence era of self-determination politics in latter South Asia. Woman carrying cement at... View full entry
It's that time of the year when prospective students hone in on their architecture school picks. Continuing with Archinect's coverage of academic news and features, we've created a list of upcoming undergraduate and graduate open houses and information session dates to help your... View full entry
Los Angeles has welcomed several new projects, adding to the city's vibrant and robust lineup of architectural icons. On October 26, the Los Angeles Business Council (LABC) announced the winning projects for the 51st Architectural Awards. Held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel's Wilshire... View full entry
This post is brought to you by Mosaic In the architecture and engineering industry, firm leadership often find themselves making decisions based on instinct and fear that they don’t have enough work. But the end result is that you’re always at the mercy of the business. Everyone needs... View full entry
To coincide with the firm’s historic 80th anniversary, Eames Office is being celebrated with a retrospective currently taking place at the legendary ISETAN THE SPACE gallery in Tokyo’s Shinjuku ward. The influential duo’s work and simple philosophy are seemingly more relevant than ever, and... View full entry
The living memory of one of Tulsa, Oklahoma’s biggest drivers of the city’s noteworthy contributions to the visual landscape of 20th-century America is getting its due this weekend in an awesome way. Goff Fest is about to descend on one of the city’s most important historic landmarks. The... View full entry
A French luxury staple is bringing an in-demand designer to Miami Art Week in celebration of its founder and the brand’s most important birthday. As part of the 100th anniversary of the iconic fragrance line’s commercial debut, artist and designer Es Devlin has teamed with the fabled fashion... View full entry
Applications for Spring and Fall 2022 architecture programs have opened. If you're currently exploring graduate programs or doctoral programs to apply to below is a list of upcoming virtual open house and information sessions from seven architecture programs. Need portfolio tips or looking for... View full entry
The National Building Museum has announced the upcoming launch of its new program series, Climate ABC (Action/Building/Community). Commencing on November 16, the series will offer programs designed to both educate the public about climate action and to push for significant solutions in the... View full entry
This post is brought to you by ACLA, AIA Los Angeles, and 2x8 Exhibition ACLA & AIA Los Angeles are proud to present 2x8:Assemblies. Join us again in person this year at Helms Design Center to view exemplary student projects from 19 unique architecture and design programs throughout... View full entry
TECLA, the world’s first raw earth house constructed using 3D printing, is to be exhibited as one of 17 projects in the Build Better Now virtual exhibition at COP26. As we previously reported, the exhibition will also feature a sustainability-focused 360-degree virtual pavilion designed by Make... View full entry
This post is brought to you by UCLA Architecture and Urban Design, an Archinect Partner School Join UCLA Architecture and Urban Design for their Graduate Programs Open House virtually on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. The program includes curriculum overviews and Q sessions. The day will... View full entry
The Department of Architecture at East Los Angeles College announces its Fall 2021 lecture series. Open to students and the public, the school features three lecture presentations from four esteemed Los Angeles-based architects. Archinect's ongoing Get Lectured series features each... View full entry
The personal has never been a hallmark of Diller’s work in architecture and design. But working with de Waal’s emotionally charged travelogue, she said, had a transformational effect. “Seeing the world of his family through Edmund’s eyes,” she said, “I saw my family history also.” “Edmund dug into his past,” Diller added. “I didn’t. I couldn’t bear it.” Designing an exhibition based on de Waal’s book has changed that. — The New York Times
Six rooms designed by Elizabeth Diller give viewers a glimpse into de Waal’s inner world informed by his relatives, the Ephrussis, who, like the architect’s own Polish family, was forced into exile during the Holocaust. Diller said she wanted the exhibition spaces to reflect the displacement... View full entry
