The Mystic
For Louis Kahn, the test of architecture was in its lasting emotional impact.
https://thenation.com/article/the-e…
Decent homes for all… has the social housing dream died?
In the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy, it is clear that Britain’s social housing is in crisis. As a new film looks at the legacy of Thatcher’s right-to-buy, Rowan Moore asks whether the postwar housing ideal can be revived. Below: David Harewood, Kerry Hudson and others on their experiences of council estate living.
https://theguardian.com/society/201…
‘Quest for Beauty: The Architecture, Landscapes, and Collections of John Yeon’ Review: The Architectural Prince of Portland
John Yeon’s multidisciplinary architecture was locally focused with a special eye to protecting natural assets.
https://wsj.com/articles/quest-for-…
A Modernist Masterpiece, Under Fire in Buffalo
Gordon Bunshaft was a singular force behind Modernist in America. Now his greatest gift to his hometown may be at risk.
https://citylab.com/design/2017/07/…
Organizing the World
Alexandra Lange on Alexander Girard.
https://curbed.com/2017/7/7/1593127…
Heart of the Matter
Hillman Hall by Moore Ruble Yudell and Mackey Mitchell Architects.
http://digitaladmin.bnpmedia.com/pu…
Swiss Consulate/Swissnex Innovation Hub – San Francisco
TEF Design designed a “Swiss House” over the San Francisco Bay, this project supports a new hub of Swiss government, education, business, and innovation partners — including the Consulate General of Switzerland — under one roof at the east end of historic Pier 17.
https://officesnapshots.com/2017/07…
As It Was Meant To Be: The Restoration of Mies’s McCormick House
Less Mies Means More Mies.
http://architectmagazine.com/design…
A Vietnamese Architect’s Easy-to-Erect Homes for the Poor
A project by Vo Trong Nghia Architects that aims to provide affordable, durable and easily built houses for people in slums, remote areas or refugee camps around the world.
https://nytimes.com/2017/07/05/worl…
Jane Jacobs Georgia O’Keeffe and the Power of the Marimekko Dress
And Jackie O too!
http://newyorker.com/culture/cultur…
Solving Salk’s mystery
How scientists lifted the shadow from Louis Kahn's most famous building
https://curbed.com/2017/6/28/158805…
So Long Conference Room! How Microsoft Envisions the Future Office
Studio O+A keeps following the future.
http://metropolismag.com/interiors/…
The V&A’s £55m new courtyard: ‘Like a Marbella beach bar airlifted to South Ken’
Amanda Levete’s dazzling new porcelain piazza brilliantly reunites the museum with the Kensington streets. But the giant new jewelry box of a gallery lurking below ground is the real star of the show.
https://theguardian.com/artanddesig…
Place is the secret sauce for selling wares
Placewares!
https://kennethcaldwell.com/blogdocs…
Can good design cure LA’s homeless problem? We asked Mike Alvidrez, CEO of Skid Row Housing Trust
For Skid Row Housing Trust, a nonprofit developer in Los Angeles that builds housing for LA’s homeless population, good design is a basic civil right.
http://uk.archinect.com/features/ar…
The Hip-Hop Architecture Movement
Michael Ford and the Urban Arts Collective are forging a critique of Modernism, the style of architecture that birthed a new American culture.
http://architectmagazine.com/practi…
As the Public Realm Merges With the Workplace, How Will Our Cities Change?
A report produced by WRNS Studio, edited and excerpted here, suggests how work culture could and should influence the fabric of our cities.
http://metropolismag.com/architectu…
The Common Edge Podcast: Justin Davidson and the Ever Evolving City
A podcast!
http://commonedge.org/the-common-ed…
When architects design a long-term homeless shelter
Important work done by the city architects.
http://sfchronicle.com/bayarea/plac…
Valerio Dewalt Train Associates overcomes NIMBY lawsuit to build expressive tower on Chicago’s South Side
Vue53 in the South Side Chicago neighborhood of Hyde Park.
https://archpaper.com/2017/06/vue53…
Modernism Reborn: The Impeccable Renovation of Lautner Harpel House
Be sure and watch the video!
https://architizer.com/blog/nowness…
Restoration begins on Title Insurance Building’s gorgeous Art Deco facade
Passersby will be able to see progress soon.
https://la.curbed.com/2017/6/15/158…
Build to inspire: Francis Kéré explains his architectural approach at Milano arch week
Designboom interviews Francis Kéré.
http://designboom.com/architecture/…
All About Frank
Alexandra Lange on the FLW exhibit.
https://curbed.com/2017/6/13/157718…
Sitting Down with Kevin Roche: “I learned everything I know about architecture from Eero.”
Pal Michael Crosbie interviews Kevin Roche.
http://archnewsnow.com/features/Fea…
Art Deco Movie Theater Lights Up San Francisco Once More
Architectural Resources Group restores the iconic New Mission theater.
https://savingplaces.org/stories/ne…
