Milan’s Salone del Mobile has announced dates and theme for this year’s milestone edition of the popular design fair. This 60th Salone will be held from June 7th to the 12th in the Fiera Milano Rho and will look to reestablish itself coming out of a pandemic-tinged two-year period that has... View full entry
Congestion pricing may be headed to New York City by the end of 2023. During a budget hearing with the New York City Council's transportation committee this week, MTA Director of Capital Program Management Steve Berrang revealed that the agency expects the federal government to approve the environmental review later this year, which will be followed by a year-long process of installing the congestion pricing infrastructure. — Gothamist
This plan, the country’s first ever congestion pricing law, is coming into fruition after it was initially approved by the state legislature in Albany in 2019 and then subsequently stalled by the Trump administration. The congestion pricing will include tolls for drivers entering Manhattan... View full entry
The results of Bee Breeders Competition Organizers’ Iceland Volcano Lookout Point Competition have been announced, showcasing an inventive selection of winning and shortlisted projects and honorable mentions. The challenge, part of Bee Breeders' Iceland Competition Series, tasks... View full entry
Seoul’s latest cultural mainstay was a recent subject of an introspective investigation with help from its creator Herzog & de Meuron. The Swiss firm returned to its debut Korean design with an augmented reality exhibition titled Exploring SongEun Art Space that uses physical and... View full entry
The Chicago Bears have selected Manica Architecture to help with initial plans for their proposed NFL stadium at the site of Arlington International Racecourse in the city’s northwest suburbs, team officials confirmed.
David Manica, owner of Kansas-City based Manica Architecture, said he could not comment on the project. Interviews were held in late January, industry sources said. Overall, Manica Architecture has been on a hot streak.
— Venues Now
The 98-year-old Soldier Field in the South Loop, the Bears' home since 1971, is being abandoned and recast as a campus-type “cross-section of heavyweights in the city’s business and cultural spheres,” according to the Chicago Tribune. The franchise has been looking for a way out of the... View full entry
Humans have led nomadic lifestyles for thousands of years. We settle in one place, move to another–some of us never even settle at all. Our lives fluctuate, but save for the odd floating office or experimental walking house, our buildings remain anchored in place. Once they’re built, they only have two potential futures: demolish, or reuse. A new building in London, however, offers an interesting alternative: demount and move elsewhere. — Fast Company
The office building, designed by London-based architecture firm IF_DO, was made to be mobile, as it sits atop a “meanwhile space,” a location that hosts temporary buildings until the local council develops permanent plans for the space. This building will occupy the site in London's borough of... View full entry
Helsinki's harborfront area redevelopment is one critical step closer to naming its designer.The Finnish capital has today announced four consortium finalists that will vie for the opportunity to totally transform and revitalize its important South Harbor area into a new cultural hub.The... View full entry
A towering figure in Chicago’s well-developed architectural scene is stepping down from one of its most important posts as the Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) announced that President and CEO Lynn Osmond will be departing the Center at the end of April in order to take on a leadership role... View full entry
According to a new Dodge Construction Network report, total construction starts rose 9% in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.013 trillion. Nonresidential building starts carried the activity, jumping 32% due to the start of three large manufacturing facilities. However... View full entry
The American Institute of Architects has announced its newest class of Young Architects Award winners.Twenty-three designers were honored by the organization for their demonstrated ability as leaders and contributions to the built environment while still in the early stages of their... View full entry
A planning report for the scheme acknowledges criticism of the Sphere for its scale and massing, its impact on Stratford Station, and the impact of advertising on nearby residents. But it says the Sphere would ‘establish a strong sense of place at a scale that is not considered to be excessive, taking account of the established scale of surrounding buildings. — Architects' Journal UK
More than 1,000 objections were lodged against the project, which will come before the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) for a final approval vote on Tuesday. Their voices echo the derision Guardian critic Oliver Wainwright and others have parroted against the giant LED display’s... View full entry
The musical fabric of Los Angeles is about to get a significant boost from one of its most famous creative backers after Frank Gehry’s updated plans for the Colburn School were made public for the first time in a live-streamed ceremony at its downtown campus earlier today. Renderings reveal a... View full entry
The urban environment of Seoul is about to get quite a bit visually louder as UNStudio has returned to the South Korean capital with a new headquarters for the expanding K-Pop label YG Entertainment. The building is meant to encapsulate “the industrious spirit of this production house’s... View full entry
The historic home of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (SLSO) is about to get a makeover as Snøhetta has been named the lead designer for the expansion and modernization of its Midtown headquarters called Powell Hall. The new 65,000-square-foot expansion will add space for education programs, a... View full entry
Local lawmakers are putting pressure on Mayor Eric Adams to fulfill his campaign promise to make New York City greener by committing more cash to the parks department, something Adams did not follow through with in his preliminary budget. On Monday in Flushing Meadows, members of the City Council and environmental stakeholders called for a $1 billion investment in annual maintenance for New York City parks as part of a five-point plan for improving parks and access to green spaces. — Gothamist
This commitment means that the city would allocate 1% of its budget towards the parks department, which NYC Mayor Eric Adams promised during his campaign. However, in his first preliminary budget proposal, Adams only set aside about $500 million towards parks. Today we unveiled about 5 point plan... View full entry
