This amazing energy-generating Tornado Tower was a design highlight in the design competition to create a performing arts center in Taiwan. This amazing energy-generating Tornado Tower was a design highlight in the design competition to create a performing arts center in Taiwan. Read more at... View full entry
When the commission to retrofit San Francisco's 50 UN Plaza--designed by Arthur Brown Jr.--was won by a team of Berkley's ELS and London's Foter + Partners, it caused considerable outcry from the losing firms, which included SOM, HOK, Architectural Resources Group, Hornberger + Worstell, and... View full entry
William Grey, of jargon, etc., has reviewed the new Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) building by May Lin Studio in New York. William Grey, of jargon, etc., has reviewed the new Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) building by May Lin Studio in New York. Read View full entry
The stunning new Platoon Kunsthalle Art Center is completely composed of recycled shipping containers for a modern look. The stunning new Platoon Kunsthalle Art Center is completely composed of recycled shipping containers for a modern look. See photos at Inhabitat View full entry
Marmol Radziner Prefab recently installed their brand new Hollywood Hybrid, a 2576 sq. ft. sustainable, modern prefab home with killer views and a minimal carbon footprint.Marmol Radziner Prefab recently installed their brand new Hollywood Hybrid, a 2576 sq. ft. sustainable, modern prefab home... View full entry
Ever since plans for the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center were scaled back, at which point Richard Rogers departed, the project has been a pariah. But FXFowle Epstein are set to transform the convention center on Manhattan's Far West Side with far less than would be thought possible. You'll get... View full entry
Denver International Airport redesign plan in the works. Plan includes making Great Hall [aka "the tent"] a secure area and adding a light rail station and hotel.Denver International Airport redesign plan in the works. Plan includes making Great Hall [aka "the tent"] a secure area and adding a... View full entry
The Rudy Bruner Foundation has chosen the Inner-City Arts project, a downtown Los Angeles education facility which provides art instruction to a large population of at-risk children and youth in LA, to receive the Gold Medal Award for Urban Excellence. Design by Michael Maltzan and Nancy Goslee... View full entry
Vintage 1983... Based on real and virtual quotes, the debate is fictitiously edited by KATARXIS. Peter Eisenman: "Leon, come on, you cannot build this way anymore today!" Leon Krier: " You can't, but I can! "elseplace View full entry
Designs for the London 2012 Olympic Stadium could be altered at the last minute amid a major change of plan for the venue in legacy mode. Designs for the London 2012 Olympic Stadium could be altered at the last minute amid a major change of plan for the venue in legacy mode. BD Online View full entry
2£10m corona will realise Wren's vision. 2£10m corona will realise Wren's vision. Sir Christopher Wren designed a tower for Westminster Abbey topped with a 12-sided spire. Now the abbey's dean has invited the public to comment on proposals to build a corona on the 1,000-year-old church... View full entry
The Stahl children recall growing up in the iconic glass-and-steel structure, which is marking its 50th year.The Stahl children recall growing up in the iconic glass-and-steel structure, which is marking its 50th year. latimes View full entry
Updates on two Hadid projects in Europe (London Aquatics & Seville library) Geek-out on steel. The steel structure of the Aquatics Centre roof is taking shape as this part of the construction reaches the halfway point. London2012team | Meanwhile, in Seville: Court ruling fails to stop work on... View full entry
Chicago's Sears Tower (soon to become "Willis Tower") will be undergoing a major update, cutting electricity usage by 80%. Also planned is a new "net zero" hotel next door. The hotel and tower updates are both being designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture. Chicago's Sears Tower (soon... View full entry
Christian de Portzamparc to devise a comprehensive, 15-year plan that would not only create new office space but also provide an architectural framework symbolizing the European Union — all while making Brussels a more livable city. NYT Christian de Portzamparc to devise a comprehensive... View full entry