For the latest Studio Snapshot, Archinect spoke with Casper Mork-Ulnes, Founder and Principal of San Francisco and Oslo-based firm Mork-Ulnes Architects. citizen and Noah Walker both liked what they saw "That's some very nice work" aka "Wonderful projects." Mylla House, outside of Oslo, Norway... View full entry

Inspired by some recent events, Margie Lavender reflected on the Progress and Equality of Women in Architecture. spiketwig commented "This really reflects my experience as well - for the most part I do not experience overt discrimination, but there have been the occasional incidents I've written... View full entry

Hannah Wood published a two-parter titled 'Architects Take Climate Action!' based on conversations with newly established architecture activist groups, as well as practitioners and educators, all striving to embed climate principles into their practices and organizations. Orhan Ayyüce wants to... View full entry

Melvin L. Mitchell, FAIA made the case for "a new national African American affordable housing industry...A new Black affordable housing industry...to radically alter the vast economic disparities between Black America and the rest of America...Black wealth creation must be prioritized in any... View full entry

Back in August, Archinect connected with Robert M. Calvani, FAIA, NCARB and Alfred Vidaurri Jr., FAIA, NCARB, AICP, the 2020 President and 2021 President-Elect, respectively, of NCARB and discussed; their plans for the next two years, how NCARB is aiming to support diversity initiatives, and how... View full entry

ICYMI, Sean Joyner connected with Wandile Mthiyane, for an in-depth discussion about the work he’s been doing with Ubuntu Design Group and how he is fighting to undo the architectural effects of systemic racism in South Africa.  papd encouraged Wandile to "Keep up the good work!". Further... View full entry

Back in June, as part of Archinect's Spotlight on 2020 Thesis Projects, Sean Joyner connected with Demar Matthews a recent M.Arch graduate of Woodbury University, and they chatted about his rigorous investigation of Black architectural aesthetics in America. Xavi Freeman was impressed "This young... View full entry

Paul Petrunia visited Studio-MLA and appreciated its "dynamic interior urbanism...a kind of indoor campus greenhouse". They found a true "community hotspot". Orhan Ayyüce commented "A lot of talented younger generation architects and landscape architects have been through her office. No wonder it... View full entry

As part of an ongoing investigation of remote work, WFH, and alternative business models during this pandemic, Sean Joyner talked with Evelyn Lee, an architect, design strategist and Senior Experience Designer at Slack (previously) about her organization, Practice of Architecture and their focus... View full entry

Ed #3 ‘Normal’ published an excerpt from Ignacio G. Galán’s Interview with Jim LeBrecht about the recently released documentary, 'Crip Camp' exploring his experience at Camp Jened, a summer camp for people with disabilities aka a "crip camp" not a "straight camp". These issues are personal... View full entry

For a recent edition of the In Focus series, Katherine Guimapang highlighted the work of London and New York-based photographer Kevin Scott. Gary Garvin felt they were "Wonderful, wonderful pictures..What better way to appreciate the reflective potential of the pool of Cuadra San Cristobal than... View full entry

Antonio Pacheco wrote about the Austin Central Library, completed in 2017 and designed via a joint partnership between Lake | Flato and Shepley Bulfinch. monosierra also provided some on-the-ground reporting "Was just here this week. I think it does its job as a public library well - generous... View full entry

Rounding out the final month of 2019, Paul Petrunia paid a Studio Visit to Bestor Architecture. Orhan Ayyüce was already a fan "Barbara is really a good Los Angeles architect. She knows the nomenclature of LA architecture and does creative and fun things with them...One time I walked around a few... View full entry

Antonio Pacheco, Managing Editor at Archinect, published a Studio Snapshot of Alloy Development a New York City-based architecture, development, and building management practice with over $1.6 billion in projects under its belt. archanonymous believed "The work is quite good, and it's an inspiring... View full entry

Eleanor Marshall examined how and why "there is a significant pay gap between men and women in architecture" on both sides of the Atlantic. Will Galloway totally supports transparent salaries "It may not solve the underlying problems, still worth it to make the difference an obvious one. Employers... View full entry