Pop music, while a global phenomenon, is regional in its definition. The Taiwanese Pop music scene typifies the phenomenon; while it crosses borders and cultures and dialects, it nevertheless has produced styles and genres with distinct transnational form and appeal. Though many aspects of pop culture exist in a hyper-technological or virtual realm, there is a need for a defined physical hub dedicated to the production and reception of pop. — bustler.net
In downtown Salt Lake City, the Mormon church is undertaking a massive commercial re-development project. In downtown Salt Lake City, the Mormon church is undertaking a massive commercial re-development project."'There will be no evidence of the church within those blocks,' said H. David Burton, a... View full entry
Only a month after it's hyped opening, the Burj Khalifa (formerly known as the Burj Dubai), has been shut off from the public, apparently due to electrical problems. Only a month after it's hyped opening, the Burj Khalifa (formerly known as the Burj Dubai), has been shut off from the public... View full entry
Fullscale projection of a virtual building on the real version of itself. The building flies around and changes shapes. The building in this case is the icelandic parliament. By architect Andrew Burgess. *Thing is parliament in icelandic. Fullscale projection of a virtual building on the real... View full entry
Philip Johnson's Glass House just released tour tickets for the 2010 season which runs from May 1 to November 30, including the new night time Twilight Tours with lighting designed by Richard Kelly. More Philip Johnson's Glass House just released tour tickets for the 2010 season which runs from... View full entry
Madonna is giving back to the country that gave her David, her son, in a big way by building an eco-friendly academy for girls in Malawi’s capital city, Lilongwe. Madonna is giving back to the country that gave her David, her son, in a big way by building an eco-friendly academy for girls in... View full entry
3D city engine based on Conway's Game of Life and developed in Processing. 3D city engine based on Conway's Game of Life and developed in Processing. By: Jeannette Kuo, Dino Rossi & Dominik ZausingerETHZ MAS CAAD 2009/2010 View full entry
London-based Steven Chilton of Marks Barfield Architects, the designers of the London Eye, has sent us fascinating images of Villa Hush Hush, an innovative high end residence they are currently developing. The project has been privately commissioned and currently has planning permission. Images +... View full entry
Michael Van Valkenburgh has created a new design for the plaza of the Javits Federal Building in Lower Manhattan. It will replace Martha Schwartz' well-known serpentine benches, which were themselves a replacement for Richard Serra's controversial Tilted Arc. Part of the reason for each change has... View full entry
A brain institute in Las Vegas A brain institute in Las Vegas, with photos by thegoatisbad. jump | 'nother | GT View full entry
And in this case, an elementary school... And in this case, an elementary school... John W Chorley. Previously:Riverview's Last Dance?YSOA Headquarters RemasteredMove it or lose it!Razing More Rudolphs?Rudolph RazedFamed architect's work gets reprieveReplacing a Paul Rudolph for a Parking... View full entry
Melbourne-based ClarkeHopkinsClarke Architects are already proposing an architectural application for Apple's new iPad. Melbourne-based ClarkeHopkinsClarke Architects are already proposing an architectural application for Apple's new iPad. CHC has designed a library feature wall which utilises the... View full entry
Andrés Duany has designed a basic, inexpensive and easy-to-assemble house that could shelter thousands of displaced Haitians. Andrés Duany has designed a basic, inexpensive and easy-to-assemble house that could shelter thousands of displaced Haitians. - Article | Interactive Graphic View full entry
Last week, 101 days before the opening on May 1, 2010, MovingCities visited the Shanghai 2010 expo-site. Snapshots and impressions from the German, Swiss, French, Polish, Romanian, Luxembourg, Danish, Dutch, Russian, British, Austrian, Norway, Australia, China and Spain pavilion. No cladding, no... View full entry
We just completed a video about a renovation by Atelier Bow-Wow for Droog Design - featured at the Droog Art Basel Miami showcase. We just completed a video about a renovation by Atelier Bow-Wow for Droog Design - featured at the Droog Art Basel Miami showcase. View full entry
