"Libeskind’s buildings are never just buildings; they are metaphors. “I’m not an architect who’s into architecture,” he says. “A writer’s not interested in writing, he just wants to tell a story. Architecture is a medium to communicate the beauty of a... View full entry
There is nothing of the starchitect about Richard Rogers. In a craft where the godhead is as familiar as the T square, he is an amiable open-hearted man who feels that the beauty of practicing architecture is that it is an inclusive experience. His passion is for the city with the civic and... View full entry
On the afternoon of September 25, 2007, Paul Andreu, the designer of the National Grand Theater in Beijing, China, had an on the spot interview with People's Daily Online. Paul Andreu: "You must know an architect's work is very hard, very demanding. It's not so much taking pleasure, as it is... View full entry
Tadao Ando, a former boxer who trained to be an architect is 'simply awesome' according to Bono... Independent.ie View full entry
You wait around for a building finally to reflect our multicultural society - and then three come along at once. Steve Rose meets the visionary architect David Adjaye. Guardian View full entry
Where the design gurus eat - "Once Richard Rogers had designed the River Café with his trademarks of space and light, and Frank Gehry had woven his sensuous minimalism on New York's Condé Nast staff canteen, it opened up a world of opportunity for architects to get involved in... View full entry
We have overlooked the most compelling article in this month's Metropolis Magazine. Sure SHoP is Nobel's favorite architect, and who doesn't like the images of Schulman, but hidden in the depths is an article on Peter Gluck's practice model and philosophy that should inspire any architect to do... View full entry
Here is another one that the news department missed: Philip Nobel sings the praises of SHoP, while being sure to mention his past proximity to their greatness. Metropolis | Thanks to farwest1 for bringing us the discussion... View full entry
Polshek Partnership Architects does not specialize in media buildings, but in an odd confluence, three such projects by the firm are opening in succession. NYT | ArchRecord View full entry
There is something of a modern-day bard in Pakistani architect Naeem Pasha, but it’s not just because he writes poetry – it’s more an expression of what he wants his buildings to be. "It's not that I am concentrating on purely architectural expression," said Pasha, 64, his... View full entry
I am very sad to inform that Norman Foster has won the FC Barcelona stadium competition. Sorry for been biased here but I was hoping for Herzog de Meuron's entry to win the competition. No seriously, congratulations to Sir Foster and his studio team for winning such an amazing project commission... View full entry
"...advertisements for futuristic products such as food that would change your skin color and pills that would allow you to "Feel Dutch," "Be Gay," or "Get Laid."..." an article about Rem's little son AMO via VOGUE View full entry
Daniel Libeskind shares his vision for architecture and why he's at peace with the plans for Ground Zero that replaced his own. Fast Company | related View full entry
Barnes Museum Chooses Architects Lifting a bit of suspense over one of the museum world’s most controversial architecture commissions, the Barnes Foundation has chosen Tod Williams and Billie Tsien to design its new home in downtown Philadelphia. NYTThe Restorers’ Art of the Invisible... View full entry
Mexico City-based architect Michel Rojkind and art director Vivian Rosenthal of Manhattan’s Tronic Studio have a lot in common... Apple View full entry