While it's easy to see a recession as nothing but challenge and hardship, a downturn in the economy has historically provided opportunities to make positive change, for both individuals and businesses. On Monday we'll be (virtually) hosting an important discussion with a group of... View full entry
Don't miss the University of New Mexico's Fall lecture series as they shift the focus of their 2020-2021 series to virtual conversations. Their conversation series: Contesting, aims to generate an open discourse with students, faculty, and guests as they enter the 2020 Fall term... View full entry
Another building constructed through Brad Pitt's Make It Right affordable housing initiative in New Orleans is in trouble: after complaints and lawsuits over "shoddy construction" of a number of houses were brought forward in recent years, leading to the demolition of one rain-damaged and rotting... View full entry
Cruz Garcia and Nathalie Frankowski of WAI Think Tank have released some very troubling new data as part of their ongoing work studying structural racism in architecture. Part of their research has tracked the cost of tuition, along with other related typical expenses with student living, with the... View full entry
For our latest weekly curated picks of architecture and design competitions listed on Bustler, we have chosen four newly posted challenges calling for outstanding works of architectural delineation, proposals for a landmark project in Atlanta, the best use of brick in architecture, and concepts... View full entry
Never miss a lecture series with our on-going coverage of academic lectures. This Fall, institutions are offering a fantastic line-up of guest lecturers, panel discussions, and virtual events open to the public. Archinect's Get Lectured series highlight's upcoming lecture series and each... View full entry
Tokyo Ride, the latest film from creators Bêka & Lemoine revisits the genre of the rod movie in a uniquely personal way, taking the viewer aboard Pritzker Prize winner Ryūe Nishizawa's vintage Alfa Romeo for a day-long journey through the streets of Tokyo. Throughout the film, the duo pose... View full entry
With October well underway, Archinect has curated a list of six job opportunities for emerging professionals. From interior architecture design positions, junior designers to marketing coordinators, firms are searching for the ideal candidate to join their team. As a leader in all things... View full entry
After winning the competition for a massive urban redevelopment project in their hometown of Basel in 2017, Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron now released updated material that shows a more refined and detailed concept. The Dreispitz Nord scheme seeks to transform a former customs depot into a... View full entry
While no contractors have been officially announced for the project, Tesla procurement manager Jessica Munoz told the Community Impact Newspaper that two general contractors have been selected but not yet named. The firm also is looking for subcontractors for various jobs including site logistics, painting, flooring, fireproofing, interior finishing, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and electrical projects. — Construction Dive
In July, Tesla announced the purchase of a site near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to build its largest electric car assembly plant, dubbed "Giga Texas." The ambitious opening date has reportedly been set to May 1, 2021. View full entry
Ikea's online sales got a big boost during the pandemic as millions of people turned their homes into makeshift schools and offices.
The company said in a statement on Tuesday that online sales surged 45% over the 12 months to August, driven by 4 billion visits to its website. Outdoor furniture was the retailer's fastest-growing category, with sales of office furniture also performing strongly, a spokesperson told CNN Business.
— CNN
Sales of household items in the United States were up more than a quarter in the three months to August versus the prior year, according to market research firm NPD Group., CNN reports. Moreover, according to CNN, even though online sales have surged, IKEA has recently opened 33 new... View full entry
This post is brought to you by AIA|LA 2x8 Exhibition Architecture will be experienced virtually as students of the top California architecture programs will be exhibited at 2x8: Domum, for its first year as an entirely virtual event. The Exhibition will open with a scholarship award ceremony for... View full entry
Collaboration is an essential part of architectural practice. To realize the complexities of built work, architects and designers must work with one another and a slew of other disciplines to ensure a successful final result. But what is the nature of this collaborative effort? What are... View full entry
In the summer of 2020, U.S.-based practices took action and signed on to join the international pledge for climate action. With the U.S. Architects Declare movement growing since May and over 284 signatures added to the list, three architecture institutions have signed on to the movement... View full entry
Axel Springer, Europe's largest publishing house, has opened its newest building, designed by OMA, on the campus of its existing headquarters in Berlin. The new structure is bisected by a diagonal atrium that opens up to the existing Axel Springer buildings, creating a series of terraced floors... View full entry
