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
This year’s pavilion will be like a clearing between the trees, says its architects.This year’s pavilion will be like a clearing between the trees, says its architects. TimesOnlineNext month the latest project lands in the park, as light and floaty as a butterfly. It’s easy to... View full entry
After a long wait, this masterpiece designed by Bernard Tschumi is finally opening this coming week. After a long wait, this masterpiece designed by Bernard Tschumi is finally opening this coming week. NYT View full entry
Foundation prepared to sell Ennis House to owner with deep pockets. CBC Foundation prepared to sell Ennis House to owner with deep pockets. CBC View full entry
Earlier this year, the City of Newark, NJ solicited ideas for marking the points of arrival to the largest metropolis in the most densely inhabited state in the US. Earlier this year, the City of Newark, NJ solicited ideas for marking the points of arrival to the largest metropolis in the most... View full entry
HOK tops Gehry/RMJM, Calatrava, Pelli, SOM/Parsons, Foster, Stern, and Morphosis as designer of a new Anaheim transit center. Because really, who doesn't like expandable membranes. The Architect's Newspaper View full entry
Check out a conversation between Margie Ruddick, Sandro Marpillero and Linda Pollak about their very cool design for Queens Plaza. Check out a conversation between Margie Ruddick, Sandro Marpillero and Linda Pollak about their very cool design for Queens Plaza. View full entry
Brooklyn-based designers XLXS - Taka Sarui + Julia Molloy have just completed GrowShelter in Philadelphia, winner of the Schuylkill Environmental Education Center Sustainable Design/Build Competition. Brooklyn-based designers XLXS - Taka Sarui + Julia Molloy have just completed GrowShelter in... View full entry
Tomás Saraceno envisions an architecture of inflatable volumes. Current work at the walker art center. Tomás Saraceno envisions an architecture of inflatable volumes. Current work at the walker art center. Via The Functionality View full entry
Mr. Gehry will not be designing any of the 17 buildings planned for the 22-acre development in Brooklyn on which he has labored for the past six years. Mr. Gehry will not be designing any of the 17 buildings planned for the 22-acre development in Brooklyn on which he has labored for the past six... View full entry