Most of New York City’s largest construction projects ground to a halt or near-halt on Tuesday because of an unanticipated strike by more than 400 cement-truck drivers. NYT | related View full entry
The Georgian capital is currently going through a minor construction boom, but the conservationists fear that as the authorities attempt to create a wealthier future by bringing in much-needed investment, they are allowing developers to erase part of the past forever. link View full entry
So moving buildings aren't exactly your thing, but you somehow need to spice up your boring facade? No biggie, FLARE is a modular system to create a dynamic hull for facades or any building or wall surface. Acting like a living skin, it allows a building to express, communicate and interact with... View full entry
Neighbors judge you by the looks of your house. So, what do America's embassy designs say about itself? Article | Slideshow View full entry
Registration deadlines approaching... June 30 /.EventsDateModule Small Firms, Great Projects - Exceptional Bay Area Architecture DesCours Adaptable Architecture Gallery for the Architectural Association of London How Green Are You? LONDON 2008 - Architectural Association Competition The... View full entry
Designed by Takaharu and Yui Tezuka, the school is "a building without redundant corners, one that promotes a sense of community, with generous open spaces and clear sight line". Detail magazine published a video interview with Mr Takaharu and Monocle a short video feature describing the owner's... View full entry
While Editor's Picks is re-tooled....Can i get a Suit?A better Rail-line?Homosexuality?Or not.Did he even speak?Gentrification; a World-wide Problem!As in the Beer?Jump et al in Print. View full entry
For those who didnt see yet the masterpiece of Squint/Opera on the Olympic Stadium that was designed by HOK with Peter Cook for the London 2012 Olympics. A very inspiring VIDEO about what comes and goes in our contemporary cities. View full entry
The Board of the Foundation La Biennale di Venezia [...], attributed the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement for the 11th International Architecture Exhibition to Frank Gehry. [...] "Frank Gehry has transformed modern architecture"; writes Aaron Betsky in his motivation. "He has liberated it... View full entry
Putting an interesting twist on the recent top 10 list of cities for design in America, AOU starts with the notion that different web portals will portray each city in a different light. However, the results suggest a more uniform "image," when comparing the image of each city from Business... View full entry
Zaha Hadid has been commissioned to design shoes for Brazilian shoe label Melissa. Video/photos/discuss View full entry
The third in a series of end of year 1:1 structures by Intermediate level students of the Architectural Association. Photos and technical details on BD>> View full entry
High-Cost Condos, Low-Cost Labor—and Threats of Violence to Union Organizers. In this age of housing gluttony, high-rise builders sink to new lows. All the while lone "Condo Mayor" becomes a commandment for the city's elite: Michael Bloomberg—live like him! By Tom Robbins. Village... View full entry
Snøhetta Wins ‘King Abdulaziz Center for Knowledge and Culture’ Competition in Saudi Arabia In competition with some of the world’s greatest architects, Snøhetta has won the competition about designing Saudi Arabia’s new Cultural Center. Saudi Aramco &ndash... View full entry
RMJM Hillier has come up with a list of America's Best Cities for Design. American cities with more than 500,000 inhabitants were judged according to criteria such as the quality of public transit, the number of LEED-registered buildings (indicating sustainable design) and how many of the city's... View full entry