Milan_ Domus posts a critical article indicating that Libeskind relies once again on an impressive array of stereotypes in order to enshrine the vision that inspired the museum project. Domusweb (needs registration) "Where was the city? Where and when was any debate held on such a major... View full entry

It appears there is actually a critic out there who doesn't like the New Museum. (And no, I'm not talking about all your friends that hated the UnMonumental show.) I mean, you know it's gonna be a bloodbath when the review begins, "To build a building is hard; to criticize a building is, by... View full entry

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and its Committee on the Environment (COTE) have selected the top ten examples of sustainable architecture and green design solutions that protect and enhance the environment. The projects will be honored at the AIA 2008 National Convention and Design... View full entry

This is actually not new, but I couldn't find any trace of it on Archinect. A bookstore inside a former Dominican church received the Lensvelt de Architect Interior Prize 2007. Via Dezeen and more photos in Flickr View full entry

The sloping marble roof of the Oslo opera house may be perfect for snowboarding. But, for Jonathan Glancey, the warm heart of this stunning building is just as thrilling.Guardian View full entry

The “contextualists” have it all wrong: Jean Nouvel’s beast is exactly what 53rd Street needs. nymag View full entry

The fact that a Guggenheim museum is being planned in Vilnius is indicative of the conviction that cultural "de-provincialization" can only be achieved by taking part in global projects. Skaidra Trilupaityte describes how Frank Gehry's "architectural miracle" in the former backwater of Bilbao... View full entry

The design for the new Salvador Dali Museum which will be located on the waterfront in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida was revealed at a City Council meeting yesterday... The design, by HOK's Tampa office, appears to be a minimal white box that is being attacked by a glass blob that is dubbed... View full entry

UNStudio has won the competition for the new theatre in Spijkenisse, a small city near Rotterdam. The jury was confident that the design could be build within the given budget. It is now to the City Council to give the official 'go' for the plan. Engineering Now View full entry

Architecture and the media often have an uncomfortable relationship. But in 1990 five design teams proposed ideas for the adaptive reuse of the space in, under and over the Spaghetti Junction interchange in the West Midlands, England. The project was commissioned by BBC Television and marked an... View full entry

Justin Davidson argues that the “contextualists” have it all wrong: Jean Nouvel’s beast is exactly what 53rd Street needs. NY Magazine Davidson explains...In many ways, Nouvel’s design is in fact craftily contextual. Wrapping around the American Folk Art Museum by Tod... View full entry

The Esherick House in Philadelphia by Louis I. Kahn is up for auction on 18 May 2008... Completed in 1961, the house combines the sensuous qualities of concrete and Apitong wood, in Kahn's unique geometrical style. As Nathaniel Kahn puts it: "It’s the perfect house for a creative person. If... View full entry

"It's been a difficult few weeks, rockets are bouncing off your buildings, and maintaining focus can be an occasional challenge," US Ambassador Ryan Crocker said. "We worry a lot less about formal safety certifications and a lot more about ensuring people have a place to sleep where rockets... View full entry

The Newseum is the latest reason to lament the state of contemporary architecture in Washington. Despite its lofty tone, the design reeks of parochialism, not bold ideas. NYTimes View full entry

Lovers of post-war concrete have their work cut out. TimesOnline View full entry