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Happy Birthday Richard Rogers!
Richard Rogers, one of the leading architects of the British High-Tech movement, turns 80 today. Rogers made his name in the 70s and 80s, with buildings such as the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris...
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El Rengle / Manuel Ruisánchez arquitecto
Architects: Manuel Ruisánchez arquitecto Location: Barcelona, Spain Team: Pere Fuertes, Susana Toyos, Miquel Burguet, Eulàlia Gómez, Ivan Martínez, Eduard Álvarez Consultants: BOMA (Structure) , SEDNA...
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A Moving Question: The Beauty of a Broken Silo
Compelled by its utilitarian structure and its run in with a tornado, well-known photographer Tim Hursley came across a damaged grain silo while spending 16 years in Hale County, Alabama documenting...
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In Progress: Jinan Cultural Centre / Paul Andreu Architecte + Richez Associes...
Architects: Paul Andreu Architecte + Richez Associes + BIAD Location: Jinan, China Design Team: Katharina Kriener, Stephanie Boufflet Area: 70,000 sqm Year: 2013 Photographs: Courtesy of Paul Andreu...
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Dalian International Conference Center / Coop Himmelb(l)au
Architects: Coop Himmelb(l)au Location: Dalian, China Design Principal: Wolf D. Prix Project Partner: Paul Kath (until 2010), Wolfgang Reicht Project Architect: Wolfgang Reicht Design Architect:...
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Critical Round-Up: Reactions to the Sterling Prize Shortlist
Most critics agree that this year’s shortlist for the Sterling Prize is more “modest” than in past years – which is not to say that they didn’t have plenty to say on RIBA’s selection. Check out the...
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Leaning Out: Women in Global Practice
As part of the 2013 AIA Global Dialogues, (un-covered) Connections, ‘Leaning Out: Women in Global Practice‘ will discuss what it means to be a woman in the construction industry practicing globally in...
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Richard Rogers Honoured at New London Awards
The New London Awards, which recognize the best projects in London – both recently completed and on the drawing-board – were held at London’s Guildhall on the 12th of July. Richard Rogers took the top...
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One Wybelenna / Shaun Lockyer Architects
Architects: Shaun Lockyer Architects Location: Brookfield, Brisbane, Australia Design Team: Shaun Lockyer ,Shane Marsh, Lucy Hyndman, Richard Pain, Corinne Bolton Area: 1,012 sqm Year: 2012...
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China Bans Construction of Government Buildings Until 2019
In a move to tackle corruption and improve the image of the Communist Party (CPC), China’s President Xi Jinping has banned the construction of government buildings for the next five years. The BBC...
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Humber Centre for Justice Leadership / Gow Hastings Architects
Architects: Gow Hastings Architects Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Design Team: Philip Hastings, Valerie Gow, Jim Burkitt, David Colussi, Dan Malka, Rich D’Alessandro, Janice Lee, Julian Ocampo...
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OMA’s Competition Proposal Selected in Santa Monica
Santa Monica’s City Staff has recommended OMA’s competition proposal for a mixed-use development in the heart of downtown Santa Monica. The building and surrounding plaza incorporates a civic plaza,...
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Studio Gang to Design New Residence Hall and Dining Commons for UChicago
Studio Gang Architects will design a new residence hall and dining commons for the University of Chicago, officials announced today. Expected to open in 2016, the new facility will stand at the corner...
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In Progress: Muqarnas Tower / SOM
Architects: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Design Partner: Roger Duffy, FAIA Managing Partner: Peter Magill, AIA Project Manager: Joseph Ruocco, AIA Senior Design...
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Acrobatic Arts Center / DX Arquitectos
Architects: DX Arquitectos Location: La Reina, Santiago, Chile Design Team: Juan Luzoro, Roberto Mercado, Diego Pitters, Federico Novoa, Sergio Hidalgo, Claudio Aguila Area: 700 sqm Year: 2011...
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2C Houses / Vaíllo & Irigaray + Eguinoa
Architects: Vaíllo & Irigaray + Eguinoa Location: Corella, Spain Project Architects: Antonio Vaíllo i Daniel, Juan L. Irigaray Huarte Area: 843 sqm Year: 2010 Photographs: José Manuel Cutillas...
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Pingtan Art Museum / MAD
Chinese firm MAD sends us their latest museum project: Pingtang Art Museum. With a projected area of over 40,000 square meters and as the largest private museum in Asia, the museum will display...
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Kloof 151 / SAOTA
Architects: SAOTA Location: Clifton, Cape Town, South Africa Project Team: Philip Olmesdahl, Stefan Antoni & Johann van der Vyver Interior Design: Mark Rielly & Ashleigh Gilmour Year: 2010...
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House with Gardens / Tetsuo Kondo Architects
Architects: Tetsuo Kondo Architects Location: Kanagawa, Japan Structural Engineer: Konishi Structural Engineers Mechanical Engineer: ES Associates Area: 136 sqm Year: 2007 Photographs: Ken’ichi Suzuki...
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Kanpur Riverfront Development Proposal / Studio Symbiosis
Designed as a sustainable master plan, the concept of water, waste, and energy management are integral to the concept of the Kanpur Riverfront Development project. Proposed by Studio Symbiosis,...
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