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31/3/14
The New York-based honor society announced the five recipients of the 2014 awards. John Hill
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31/3/14
Photographer Jordi Bernadó responds to the fact Mies van der Rohe ordered the Barcelona Pavilion to be photographed without doors in his intervention Second Reconstruction. John Hill
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31/3/14
Most of the news on 2014 Pritzker Architecture Prize recipient Shigeru Ban focuses on his humanitarian efforts made from paper tubes. We look at how his material innovation extends to other structures built with paper tubes, complex wood structures, buildings made from prefabricated components,... John Hill
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31/3/14
Much of the work of MacArthur Fellow Jeanne Gang has focused on water, in particular the river and lake of her hometown of Chicago. Her 2011 book Reverse Effect explores the natural, social and recreational future of the Chicago River. An outcome of this research is...
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24/3/14
Spurred by "a steady stream of exhibitions and events that address the social and societal issues connected with architecture," Swiss-Architects eMagazin editor Inge Beckel looks at what happens when European architects work in Africa and other non-"First-World" contexts. Inge Beckel
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24/3/14
The architecture medal from the University of Virginia goes to Japanese architect Toyo Ito. John Hill
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24/3/14
Bellevue is a small town with a population just over 2,000 in the Wood River Vally of central Idaho. This location begs for a dramatic architecture that can contend with the surrounding mountains. Idaho architect Susan Desko has crafted such a design in this large, unfinished house whose prow...
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17/3/14
Timber structures are increasingly applauded as a sustainable alternative to the carbon-heavy production of concrete and steel. No longer the domain of houses and other small-scale buildings, wood now frames mid-sized buildings of various types and potentially high-rises in the near future.... John Hill
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17/3/14
On March 11 the 2014 Venice Biennale curator Rem Koolhaas expanded upon the theme of Fundamentals and its three interlocking exhibitions: Absorbing Modernity 1914-2014, Elements of Architecture and Monditalia. John Hill
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17/3/14
Pro bono, which literally means "for the good," is increasingly seen in the world of architecture as a source of excellent design. Many firms accept pro bono commissions as a means of expanding their creativity, recruiting and retaining employees, and creating strong ties with a...
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17/3/14
The Chilean architect's design for the 14th pavilion in London's Kensington Gardens opens in June. John Hill
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17/3/14
Curator Rem Koolhaas explains Fundamentals and its three interlocking exhibitions. John Hill
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10/3/14
Canadian artists Caitlind r.c. Brown & Wayne Garrett have created installations, most notably CLOUD, from old incandescent bulbs. In a similar vein the duo realized NEW MOON for an arts festival in Lexington, Kentucky. NEW MOON is an interactive sculpture that exhibits the moon's phases,... John Hill
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10/3/14
Reusing old buildings for new uses is one of the most environmentally responsible practices for architecture this century. A building need not be architecturally or culturally significant to be saved, and Congregation Or Hadash Synagogue in suburban Atlanta is a case in point. The setting...
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10/3/14
The Metropolitan Museum of Art appoints Beatrice Galilee as Daniel Brodsky Associate Curator of Architecture and Design. John Hill
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10/3/14
On February 28, the Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism/Architecture (UABB) was scheduled to wrap up its three-month run at the renovated Value Factory in Shenzhen, China (the exhibition was extended to March 14). We highlight some of the award-winning exhibits from the UABB. John Hill
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10/3/14
Russian government officials are pushing for dismantling the famous 1920s tower designed by engineer Vladimir Shukhov. John Hill
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10/3/14
Swedish artist Jonas Dahlberg's proposal is chosen to memorialize the 2011 attacks on Osla and Utøya, Norway. John Hill
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3/3/14
Herzog & de Meuron's Parrish Art Museum on Long Island exhibits artwork in generous galleries capped by north- and south-facing skylight, bringing natural daylight to the artworks on display. Panelite's ClearShade IGU (Insulated Glazing... John Hill
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3/3/14
Photographer Fong Qi Wei's articulated goal is to "'make special' via the medium of photography." John Hill
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3/3/14
The inaugural Docomomo US Modernism in America Awards have been announced. John Hill
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3/3/14
How a building expresses the functions that it houses is just one of the many considerations architects need to take into account in the design process. Very few contemporary buildings make bold statements derived from function, but Arquitectonica's design for FIU's School of...
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3/3/14
Julien De Smedt Architects receives the International Award from the Belgian Building Awards 2014. John Hill
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3/3/14
China's ZhongRong Group announces the six architects shortlisted for the 21st century Crystal Palace John Hill
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1/3/14
Designed to serve as both studio and residence for ceramics artist Koichiro Isezaki, architect Tamotsu Teshima’s House in Inbe blends quietly into its surroundings in the city of Bizen, Okayama Prefecture. Teshima’s work is characterized by attractive designs that draw their power...
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26/2/14
A major gesture is not always needed. In further developing a campus that dates originally from the 1960s Dietmar Feichtinger shows that added value can be better achieved through restraint, carefully positioned cubes, and subtle facade rhythms than by the use of showy sculptural symbols.
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24/2/14
If architectural creativity is an indicator, Nathalie Kosciusko-Morizet should be a favorite in the upcoming Paris municipal election, since she wants to turn a number of "phantom" Metro stations below the streets of Paris into concert halls, nightclubs, swimming pools, and even gardens. John Hill
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24/2/14
The deal between the Port Authority and André Balazs Properties to transform Eero Saarinen's icon fizzles. John Hill
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24/2/14
The Menil Institute released the plans by California's Johnson Marklee for the newest building on its 30-acre Houston campus. John Hill
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24/2/14
Historic structures provide continuity with the past while providing canvases for contemporary interventions. In the restoration and expansion of an early-19th-century house in Lewes, Delaware, architect Robert M. Gurney echoed the three-story gable form of the original in the four...
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17/2/14
Situated between the busy Bahnhofstrasse and the new railway station in the center of Aarau, Switzerland, is a cushioned canopy that seems to float like a cloud. Designed by Vehovar & Jauslin Architektur, the bus terminal's ETFE membrane creates a striking entry to the region. John Hill
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17/2/14
A large part of incorporating sustainability into architecture is setting goals, many of them tied to carbon neutrality and looking decades in the future – 2030 is probably the most popular target year. At The Hotchkiss School in Connecticut, 2020 is the year for achieving a carbon...
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17/2/14
For the sixth year in a row, Times Square Alliance has installed a three-dimensional heart in New York City's busiest public space for Valentine's Day. Brooklyn's Young Projects won the competition for the 2014 installation with Match-Maker. John Hill