Jamaican-born architect, researcher, educator, and curator Sekou Cooke is named a W.E.B. Du Bois Research Institute Fellow. The fellowship is part of the W.E.B. Du Bois Research Institute at the Hutchins Center for African & African American Research at Harvard University. "The W.E.B... View full entry
In Africa, design practices tend to focus on bottom-up growth and organic, fractal forms. They are created in a sort of feedback loop, what computer scientists call “recursion.” You start with a basic shape and then divide it into smaller versions of itself, so that the subdivisions are embedded in the original shape. What emerges is called a “self-similar” pattern, because the whole can be found in the parts. — The Conversation
"Design remains a largely white profession, with Black people still vastly underrepresented – making up just 3% of the design industry.This dilemma isn’t new. For decades, the field’s whiteness has been recognized as a problem, and was being openly discussed as far back as the late... View full entry
The City of Chicago, Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) revealed preliminary designs for a renovation of the city’s State/Lake elevated station. Located in the heart of downtown, this is the second busiest station in the CTA network, located at... View full entry
It's no secret that a lot of public engagement is worthless—or worse. It's not just that much of it is lazily designed to check off a box on a list of requirements—though that's true. It's not just that there's a built-in power imbalance, in which public feedback tends to overrepresent groups with a lot of access to and familiarity with the political process—older, wealthier, whiter, and more politically engaged residents. Though that's true too. — Strong Towns
Often the public surveys on a public space, new building proposal, town center, shopping area, a local roadway, housing, etc., involve meaningless questions and public input via the neighborhood workshops, hearings, and other means of conjuring up political support for the projects already decided... View full entry
Physical “portals” are up and running, allowing residents of the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius and Lublin, Poland to connect in real-time. The two cities are the first to connect through PORTAL, a non-profit initiative by Go Vilnius, the capital’s development agency. The project aims to... View full entry
Construction has been completed on the Morphosis-designed Hanking Center, a mixed-use complex with a commercial office tower and retail center located in Shenzhen, China. The 65-story tower is defined by its pioneering steel structural system and a detached-core configuration which places the... View full entry
"12 teams to enter the 2nd stage of the competition..."
"The 2022 TAB installation calls for proposals that take a long, romantic, and human centric view towards construction technology, demonstrating designs and processes that extend and expand learning and mastery, traditional craftsmanship and analogue fabrication, repurposing and reuse of local materials, human invention and improvisation, environmental adaptation and responsiveness, wonderment, and delight."
— Tallinn Architecture Biennale
The Tallinn Architecture Biennale (TAB) Installation Competition has announced 12 shortlisted teams out of 119 entries from 41 countries to continue on to the 2nd stage of the competition. TAB 2017 Installation by Gilles Retsin. Image by NAARO. Adrien Rigobello, Tom Svilans, Phil AyersAndy Watts... View full entry
MAD Architects founder Ma Yansong has unveiled two new art installations across China for the summer. Together, they reinforce the firm’s multifaceted portfolio and approach to art and design. "Light". Photo: Tian Fangfang As part of “Art at Fuliang 2021”, an art festival in the... View full entry
A new museum in England has given new life to a 300-year-old factory building after an £18 million capital campaign. The aptly named Museum of Making is now open and operational inside a repurposed former factory space at the Derwent Valley Mills, which was designated a UNESCO World... View full entry
The seventh annual international design competition Winter Stations has launched its inaugural Spring Stations installations in Toronto. The temporary pavilions are now on public view in the city’s historic distillery district. Established by RAW Design, Ferris + Associates, and Curio... View full entry
In case you haven't checked out Archinect's Pinterest boards in a while, we have compiled ten recently pinned images from outstanding projects on various Archinect Firm and People profiles. Today's top images (in no particular order) are from the board Doors & Gates. Tip: Use the handy FOLLOW... View full entry
This post is brought to you by the University of Calgary School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape, an Archinect Partner School CBDX: BORDERLANDS brings political, geological, social and other boundaries into sharp focus The School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape (SAPL) at the... View full entry
The Museum of Modern Art has announced details of “Reuse, Renew, Recycle: Recent Architecture from China,” an exhibition highlighting a new generation of Chinese architects and their commitment to social and environmental sustainability. On display from September 16, 2021 through July... View full entry
When it comes to architectural employment, Archinect continues to pay special attention to professional development tips for individuals seeking opportunities that can kick-start their careers. Last week, we highlighted internship positions for recent graduates currently listed on our... View full entry
In case you haven't checked out Archinect's Pinterest boards in a while, we have compiled ten recently pinned images from outstanding projects on various Archinect Firm and People profiles. Today's top images (in no particular order) are from the board Installations. Tip: use the handy FOLLOW... View full entry
