In addition to its headquarters in Rotterdam and offices in Beijing and New York, the Office for Metropolitan Architecture opens a new office in Hong Kong this week to direct a growing number of projects in the region. In addition to its headquarters in Rotterdam and offices in Beijing and New... View full entry
Sam Jacob, founding director at FAT, author of Strange Harvest, and special guest juror for Archinect's Michael Jackson monument competition, recently lectured at University of Kentucky's College of Design. UK/CoD has just posted the video of the lecture on their website - take a look. View full entry
(sharing koolhaas' brain that is) (sharing koolhaas' brain that is) View full entry
Following up on the latest buzz about Will Alsop: we received an official statement from Alsop's new employer RMJM about future collaborations under the branded design studio "Will Alsop at RMJM". More after the break.Internationally acclaimed architect Alsop turns focus to NYC(NEW YORK) —... View full entry
Alsop admitted that his claim about devoting his time to painting had not been the whole truth. TimesOnline | Previously on Archinect View full entry
Rem still makes noise with a new OMA-based musical mix as also a font inspired by the work of mr. KOOLhaasRem still makes noise with a new OMA-based musical mix as also a font inspired by the work of mr. KOOLhaas. There's a new OMA-mix available for download and also the koolhand a FONT based on... View full entry
After his first night out of intensive care, the Brazilian architect of 101 years has a stable status. Last Thursday he got a gallbladder surgery Oscar Niemeyer at age 101, was reported stable after surgery in Rio de Janeiro, no date still for him to leave the hospital. via LA NACION and in... View full entry
Is Gehry pissed?Is Gehry pissed? slate View full entry
Zaha Hadid has been awarded the prestigious Praemium Imperiale Award for Architecture by the Japan Art Association. Hadid inherits the title from 2008 laureate Peter Zumthor. BustlerZaha Hadid has been awarded the prestigious Praemium Imperiale Award for Architecture by the Japan Art Association... View full entry
Architects take on Boston's stalled construction sites -- from the site of the former Filene's building to Harvard's stalled science center.Visions and RevisionsArchitects take on Boston's stalled construction sites -- from the site of the former Filene's building to Harvard's stalled science... View full entry
Architect Jeanne Gang is bringing the sensuousness of nature, the sustainability of LEED building, and the thrill of the new to Chicago and beyond with her almost-completed Aqua Tower apartments. Architect Jeanne Gang is bringing the sensuousness of nature, the sustainability of LEED building, and... View full entry
Back in 1990 (before he was a legend), architect Frank Gehry takes a whistlestop tour of his early work, from his house in Venice Beach to the American Center in Paris... Back in 1990 (before he was a legend), architect Frank Gehry takes a whistlestop tour of his early work, from his house in... View full entry
Over at the Design Observer, Andrew Bernheimer is calling Nicolai Ouroussoff to task on his claim that New York is lacking architectural heroes:"The work and teachings of many of my colleagues is mostly lacking in self-promotion but overflowing with substance. This is what makes them influential... View full entry
Nicolai Ouroussoff continues his ruminations on Gwathmey and the NY5 Nicolai Ouroussoff continues his ruminations on Gwathmey and the NY5: "The early years of that decade was a time when this city was beginning to close itself off to innovative architecture. But it was also a time when New York... View full entry
Architechnophilia recently interviewed renowned architect and designer Michael Graves who has partnered with [yellow tail] wines. They spoke about architecture, Post Modernism, sustainability and wine. Architechnophilia recently interviewed renowned architect and designer Michael Graves who has... View full entry
