François Mitterrand left the new French national library and the controversial glass pyramid in the Louvre. Jacques Chirac left the Musée du Quai Branly, an anthropological museum, with an argumentative design by the French architect Jean Nouvel. François Mitterrand left the... View full entry
Manhattan's new High Line park in the sky recently opened to much acclaim, and Inhabitat just posted a great video that explores the finished park, its history and its design. It offers a great first look at Manhattan's beautiful new stretch of public space - perfect if you weren't in New York to... View full entry
Architecturally and thematically designed in the shape of a drop of water, the Water Building Resort intends to become the first building ever to convert air into water with the help of solar power. Architecturally and thematically designed in the shape of a drop of water, the Water Building... View full entry
Designed by James Corner Field Operations with Diller Scofidio & Renfro, the first phase of the High Line, which opened on Tuesday, is a series of low scruffy gardens, punctuated by a fountain and a few quiet lounge areas, that unfold in a lyrical narrative and seem to float above the noise... View full entry
New York officially opened its elevated High Line sky park today, and we were on the scene to take some first-hand pictures of the incredible project. Constructed upon the skeleton of an old rail system, the park weaves a trail of green through Manhattan's meatpacking district. New York officially... View full entry
The recent news that the developer Forest City Ratner had scrapped Frank Gehry’s design for a Nets arena in central Brooklyn is not just a blow to the art of architecture. It is a shameful betrayal of the public trust, one that should enrage all those who care about this city. The recent... View full entry
Justin Davidson explores the twin pleasures of the High Line: a petite new park, and a district of lively architecture. Justin Davidson explores the twin pleasures of the High Line: a petite new park, and a district of lively architecture. NYMagazine View full entry
Rockwellgroup LAB creates “Digital Confetti” an interactive event installation with a weather balloon, projection, and maracas to transform the mid-century modern interior of the Four Seasons Pool Room. Rockwellgroup LAB creates “Digital Confetti” an interactive event... View full entry
Well, I'm surprised. When I asked you to vote online for the best British-designed building of the past 175 years, I imagined you might go for something ultra-modern and popular like the Gherkin or the Eden Project in Cornwall. Or - given that traditionalism is getting a lot of press right now... View full entry
An architect's portfolio has purportedly revealed a very different design Apple's second retail store for China's capital city -- one that would embrace ancient traditions while thriving on the Mac maker's signature glass and metal. AppleInsider An architect's portfolio has purportedly revealed a... View full entry
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada just announced the recipients of the 2009 RAIC Awards of Excellence. Bustler View full entry
In his winding informative review, architecture critic of L.A. Times semi diplomatically trashes Central Los Angeles Area High School #9, designed by Coop Himmelblau, imagines another school designed by his local friends, etc... Nice slides of a very photogenic campus. latimes + a previous and... View full entry
RMJM has just reached the halfway mark on construction of the Capital Gate tower in Abu Dhabi, becoming "the most leaning building on Earth". Take the jump for images and press release... WORLD’S MOST LEANING TOWER REACHES HALFWAY POINT (NEW YORK) — As the world’s eyes follow... View full entry
Chesapeake Energy is backing construction of a $5 million finish line tower as part of a push to turn the Oklahoma River into one of the country’s top rowing venues. Design by Rand Elliott. Check out the animation @ NewsOK View full entry
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) recently announced the winners of the 2009 RIBA Awards. Take a look at some of the winning projects on Bustler View full entry
