Coverage of the architecture industry and its (very) many discontents often delves into conflicts that reflect movements for change in the arts, law, academia, and business culture. The value of focusing on these stories at year's end extends beyond their subjects and results in a critical... View full entry
Our mission is to accelerate technological progress to create a more vital future for humanity. To this end, we are developing cities designed to support those solving the world’s hardest problems.The Steel Visa is your entry point to the Praxis Community. It will evolve into an official Visa within the broader immigration framework of our host-country. — NYT
Joseph Bernstein writes about Dryden Brown and his plans for Praxis. Bruce Sterling was surprised (?) "People can still somehow raise money with an offshored islands-in-the-net racket". View full entry
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) have announced a continuation of the professional partnership that, put together, impacts more than 140,000 architects in the U.S. and UK combined. In order to foster collaboration and strive towards... View full entry
As part of Archinect’s In-Depth: Artificial Intelligence series, Niall Patrick Walsh reported out from a conversation with Morehshin Allahyari about among other things a "re-figuring of the past…about technological relationships as well as the power relationships in which technology plays... View full entry
The Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) has just announced its acquisition of architect Toyo Ito’s early-career archive. The trove entails drawings, models, and sketches related to his practice Toyo Ito & Associates, Architects (founded as Urban Robot) from 1971 until 1989. The... View full entry
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill has announced the completion of a recent restoration project that’s meant to breathe new life into their historic Lever House design in Manhattan. The scope of their work entailed the creation of a new lobby, ground-level public plaza, installation of an entirely new... View full entry
Compared to the Summer 2020 survey, the latest Archinect community mental health survey results show a moderate recovery since the COVID-19 pandemic, "although 34.1% still rate theirs at 5 or below". For instance, h0wl works for "a pretty progressive company" and they still "feel burnt out"... View full entry
The issue of unsafe concrete panels in the aging structures in the UK is affecting museums and cultural institutions who now report conducting their own building safety investigations after a spate of school closures linked to the issue first stirred controversy in August. A report compiled... View full entry
Construction of the lingering suicide prevention upgrades is wrapping up on the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. The project's long road to culmination was covered by the New York Times recently as contractors work to finish installing the netting system, which was more than 80% in place as of... View full entry
Boring, soulless buildings are making people stressed and lonely, according to Thomas Heatherwick [...]
Calling for “a national conversation” about halting the spread of depressing architecture, he said: “We need to fearlessly demand interestingness. We need to rebel against the blandification of our streets, towns and cities, and make buildings that nourish our senses. Human beings deserve human places.”
— The Guardian
The Lantern House and Vessel designer has been making the media rounds lately to promote his new treatise Humanize, which offers a call-to-arms of sorts for architects and planners both looking to combat the proven detriments bad architecture has on mental health. Heatherwick says his... View full entry
The Tate Modern in London has announced its compliance with the UK High Court’s February ruling regarding a privacy case that involved its 10th-floor viewing gallery and five residents of the adjacent Neo Bankside apartments. The museum will now restrict visitors' access to the platform, which... View full entry
The design for the John Morden Centre in Blackheath, London, by Mæ has just been announced as the winner of the 2023 Stirling Prize by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). The country’s new ‘Best New Building’ honor was bestowed to the 22-year-old firm’s redesign of the elder... View full entry
Architect Stefano Boeri has responded to charges of alleged bid-rigging in relation to his role as the jury chair for a 2022 competition to design the new European Library of Information and Culture (BEIC) in Milan. The 66-year-old Boeri told the Italian news agency ANSA this week, “I am calm... View full entry
A new "Manifesto for a Better Built Environment" has been published by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), calling on the country’s policymakers to make more urgent priority of the need for better safety, quality, and sustainability in the design and construction of buildings... View full entry
The fallout from last week’s record-breaking rainstorm in New York City is shining a light on local climate mitigation efforts and water infrastructure as the increased threat from flooding becomes a major issue for Mayor Eric Adams’ administration and key city agencies. A total of seven... View full entry
