On the subject of architecture and construction’s contribution to climate change, our existing building stock is coming under increasing scrutiny. While the United Kingdom recently announced a review into embodied carbon in buildings, thanks in part to the Architect Journal’s RetroFirst... View full entry
Pritzker Prize-winning architect Thom Mayne of Morphosis appeared before the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) again Tuesday to present an updated proposal for the restoration of an 1868 townhouse in Brooklyn, and the construction of a new 2,000-square-foot carriage house at its rear.
Mayne, who appeared with his collaborator, Ted Kane (who is overseeing the restoration), won the unanimous approval — and delight — of the LPC for his revised design.
— Urbanize NYC
With social media ruling media consumption, it's easy to get overwhelmed with the various platforms, profiles, and messages being shared. Platforms like Instagram are quick to keep the public informed whether we wanted it or not. However, with the increased abundance of screen time and endless... View full entry
Modern furniture design giant Herman Miller, Inc. announced its $1.8 billion acquisition plans of rival Knoll Inc. today. "This transaction brings together two pioneering icons of design with strong businesses, attractive portfolios and long histories of innovation," commented Andi Owen, President... View full entry
Although 175 Park is a handsome design that melds well with its other supertall neighbor, One Vanderbilt, it positively overwhelms the Chrysler Building, which all but disappears in the illustrations. Most existing buildings, in fact, wane in the presence of 175 Park due to its bulk. — Urbanize NYC
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 Outdoors. Tip: use the handy FOLLOW feature... View full entry
The American Academy of Arts and Letters awards Marina, Tabassum, Justin Garrett Moore, Julie Eizenberg and Hank Koning, Dwayne Oyler and Jenny Wu, and Ersele Kripa and Stephen Mueller as the 2021 architecture award winners. The jury chair Anabelle Selldorf and fellow jury members... View full entry
Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF) recently completes the Bundang Doosan Tower in Jung District of central Seoul. With its stacked, interconnected masses, and glass facade what makes this tower so interesting is the 100-meter tall sky bridge connecting the two towers. Designed for the Doosan... View full entry
This post is brought to you by Cal State Polytechnic University, Pomona, an Archinect School Partner The Department of Architecture, California Polytechnic University, Pomona is pleased to award Toyo Ito the 2021 Richard J. Neutra Award for Professional Excellence. The Neutra... View full entry
Grimshaw adds another transportation hub to their portfolio after being selected as winners of an international competition for Shenzhen Airport East Integrated Transport Hub. Sponsored by the China National Railway Corporation Limited and Shenzhen Municipal People's Government, the winning... View full entry
!["Dubbed America's 'Black Wall Street' the 35-block Greenwood District surrounding the corner of Greenwood Avenue and Archer Street became a prosperous center for black commerce in the early 1900s [...] the Greenwood District was the richest African-American neighborhood in North America." Text and Image courtesy of Greenwood Cultural Center](https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/a1/a1e661195451876019391d9b4ec493be.jpeg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=514 "\"Dubbed America's 'Black Wall Street' the 35-block Greenwood District surrounding the corner of Greenwood Avenue and Archer Street became a prosperous center for black commerce in the early 1900s [...] the Greenwood District was the richest African-American neighborhood in North America.\" Text and Image courtesy of Greenwood Cultural Center")
The importance of rebuilding and reclaiming America's Black communities is essential to honoring and understanding how social justice and design reform can improve the systemic and racial histories of cities across the nation. The Greenwood District in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is no exception. On... View full entry
Here's our first look at One45, a nearly one-million square foot mixed-use development proposed for West Harlem...
A draft scope of work submitted to the city last Friday, reveals two new towers that would rise about 360 feet apiece and contain space for office, retail, residential, and a banquet hall/event area for community use.
The program also includes a brand new 48,000-square-foot space for the Museum of Civil Rights (MCR), a long-standing institution founded by Reverend Al Sharpton.
— Urbanize NYC
This post is brought to you by Microsol Resources On April 14, 2021, Microsol Resources is doing a spotlight on the latest innovations in construction and design at TECH Perspectives. This is a continuation of our TECH Perspectives conferences and now hosted online and brings together thought... View full entry
Co-founders Dorian Booth and Anthony Gagliardi established Almost Studio in 2018. Along with junior designer Isabella Calidonio Stechmann, the team considers a successful project "as never complete and always becoming: exposing unknown cultural, social, and spatial potential as time... View full entry
The newly released renderings show an innovative “single-room” concept for the theater with audience seating surrounding the stage, like a black box theater. Yet, despite the surround-seating, the overall capacity will be reduced by 500 (to a total of 2,200 seats).
The design team includes Diamond Schmitt Architects and Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects, acoustic consultant Akustiks, and theater design studio Fisher Dachs Associates.
— Urbanize NYC
