This home-made clip features Hugh Hendry, founder of Eclectica Asset Management, walking around the streets of China and pointing out numerous empty buildings. This home-made clip features Hugh Hendry, founder of Eclectica Asset Management, walking around the streets of China and pointing out... View full entry
Thursday July 30 /.EventsDateModule [WELCOME TO THE USA]: Architecture and Politics at the Border , New York, NY BIM CON ! FAB 2009 , Los Angeles, CA - USC Friday July 31 /.EventsDateModule Conference: Building the Future , Leeds, UK Saturday August 01 /.EventsDateModule The Broke Country Club... View full entry
A brief snapshot of last night's Gallery Talk event in SCI Arc. 'Conversation Under the Box' CONVERSATION UNDER THE BOXBy Orhan Ayyuce I almost didn't go if it wasn't for a business meeting I had near SCI Arc right before the much anticipated gallery installation talk between Eric Owen Moss... View full entry
Thank you to the the advertisers, sponsors and media partners who support Archinect! Georgia-Pacific Gypsum UCLA WPA 2.0 EXCESSIVE POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMARCHIEXPO.COM Draftingtables.com SHOWCASE Thank you to the the advertisers, sponsors and media partners who support Archinect! Georgia-Pacific... View full entry
Jonathan Glancey visits one of Britain's most controversial housing estates. The conclusion; "It may be a little dirty, but the simple, appealing architecture of Robin Hood Gardens truly does give to the poor". Jonathan Glancey visits one of Britain's most controversial housing estates. The... View full entry
It has been nearly eight years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, but the fears and anxieties they gave rise to continue to take a toll on the design of public buildings. Even the words “United States,” it seems — when spelled out in the wrong size and color — can be an... View full entry
Like toasteroven wonders, what happens if you want to sell the house?? Like toasteroven wonders, what happens if you want to sell the house?? Jonathan Glancey reviews the shortlist for the 2009 Stirling prize and it leaves him feeling cold. A good and legitimate debate. Was the design concept... View full entry
Chicago's infamous Prairie Avenue bookstore may be forced to close it's doors in a little over a month, unless a buyer is found. Chicago's infamous Prairie Avenue bookstore may be forced to close it's doors in a little over a month, unless a buyer is found. "People would come to the bookshop with... View full entry
The coast is where architects go to play. In the Thirties the Modernists gave us lidos, proms and pavilions. And now a new boom is under way. The coast is where architects go to play. In the Thirties the Modernists gave us lidos, proms and pavilions. And now a new boom is under way.The TimesAt... View full entry
Jonathan Glancey reviews the shortlist for the 2009 Stirling prize. Jonathan Glancey reviews the shortlist for the 2009 Stirling prize and it leaves him feeling cold; "Low-key, meditative buildings dominate on a shortlist responding to the economic hangover, but how can a rural arts museum be... View full entry
Istanbul’s fishmongers land a surprisingly modern spot to sell their haul. Istanbul’s fishmongers land a surprisingly modern spot to sell their haul. Tasked with upgrading a popular fish market, GAD created a shelter that resembles a crustacean shell but keeps the site totally... View full entry
Watch Visual Acoustics and enjoy the work of Julius Shulman, 1910-2009... Watch Visual Acoustics and enjoy the work of Julius Shulman, 1910-2009...Euphorically??? I really enjoyed this piece. Not sorrow?Big Willie Tower. School-blogger jk3hl shares some wonderful pics from Stockholm &... View full entry
Watch out for events taking place in the upcoming week in Madrid, Los Angeles, Melbourne, Oxford (UK), New York & Boston... Watch out for events taking place in the upcoming week in Madrid, Los Angeles, Melbourne, Oxford (UK), New York & Boston...Thursday July 16 Summer course , Madrid... View full entry
Just when I was thinking of revisiting of the great photographer and going over nearly 8 hours of recorded conversations between me and him, I got the news of his passing from our mutual friend and one his best buddies Martin Roy Mervel. He had the talent, wit and the stories. More to follow in... View full entry
Prince Charles has resigned as the patron of a revered British heritage society in a dispute over his views on architecture and restoration. Prince Charles has resigned as the patron of a revered British heritage society in a dispute over his views on architecture and restoration. Charles, the... View full entry
