The false columns in the foyer were part of the intended spatial sequence, conceived as a procession from shadow to light, inspired by the entry to an ancient church. Visitors would enter this crypt-like lower level, proceed up a grand staircase, and arrive in the airy galleries above. — The Guardian
Call it a reactionary's revenge if you want, but "a message in a bottle" was found inside one of the Sainsbury Wing's pilasters during the demolishment activity. It is said to have been written as a time capsule by one of the major donors of the Museum, Lord John Sainsbury.While the message's... View full entry
Earlier this summer, Archinect invited the community to share insights and feedback on the economic outlook of their firm and sector. Analysis of these results has been released in two parts. Part I and Part II The "survey showed a significant divergence between the sentiments of owners and... View full entry
This Fall, the Harvard GSD is presenting ‘Architecture as an Instruction-Based Art’, a timely, inward-looking treatise on the process for architecture being staged at a moment when AI and other technological advances made in the realm of computer-aided design have spurred significant changes... View full entry
Studio Gang’s restoration of the popular Pavilion structure at Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago is now complete. The photogenic gathering space located along the Zoo’s Nature Boardwalk was completed in 2010 and recently received a makeover replete with new fiberglass dome components and a... View full entry
Toronto-based architecture and interior design studio Atelier Kastelic Buffey (Akb) has designed a modern cottage secluded amidst the natural beauty of Ontario’s Georgian Bay. Image: Doublespace The retreat is located three hours north of Toronto on a small island called Whistling Wind in... View full entry
In the interest of improving building performance standards industry-wide, Phius (the group that developed the first Passive House international standards in 2015), has announced a new standard for retrofits called REVIVE 2024. According to Phius, the four components of the new REVIVE... View full entry
The opportunity to author what could be one of the most significant cultural sector projects of this decade in the UK will come down to one of five architect-led teams shortlisted for the redevelopment of the British Museum’s Smirke building in London. After an international competition... View full entry
A new 3D printed project in Tanzania from Hassell and the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) team of researchers in Barcelona will provide housing, professional skills training, and education for young women in the village of Kibaha. Within the new Hope Village master plan... View full entry
A new marine wildlife museum on a remote island in Norway will feature exhibition designs from Ralph Appelbaum Associates, who emerged as the winner of an international competition. Located in the Artic Circle town of Andøya island and slated to open in 2027, The Whale is a new space... View full entry
Today, our Get Lectured series continues with a look at the events and speakers coming to the UNLV School of Architecture this Fall semester. The school notes this semester’s presentations will be tethered to the question, What’s next and where to from here? Fall speakers include architects... View full entry
Our latest weekly curated jobs roundup from the Archinect Job board features 12 architecture, landscape, and interior design firms in New York City seeking early-career professionals. If you're a recent graduate or still fairly new to the workforce, be sure to read Archinect's Tips for Recent... View full entry
Architect and curator Beth Stryker has been appointed Director of the MAK Center for Art and Architecture in Los Angeles. The Utensil Art + Design Studio co-founder has extensive experience in arts administration, including a recent five-year tenure as the Executive and Artistic Director of a... View full entry
The first major American exhibition dedicated to late modernist pioneer Paul Rudolph is coming to New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art this fall. Organized by curator Abraham Thomas in collaboration with the Library of Congress’s Rudolph Archive, the show will trace the architect’s... View full entry
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill has emerged as the winner of an international competition to design and deliver the new 108-story Smart City Financial Tower skyscraper in Hanoi, Vietnam. The mixed-use project will become the country's tallest building and is set to include a 'split core' solution... View full entry
The conclusion of an independent investigation into executive misconduct at the American Institute of Architects (AIA) has yielded no evidence of wrongdoing, according to a statement published by the organization’s Board of Directors on Monday, August 26th. The report from law firm Miller &... View full entry
