Renamed Burj Dubai Opens as Burj KhalifaJanuary 6, 2010
On January 4, 2010 the tallest structure in the world was opened with fireworks and fanfare. One of the biggest surprises was the last-minute announcement that the name of the tower was changed to Burj... Read More
Rafael del Pino Auditorium-Madrid, SpainJuly 15, 2009
When Spanish architect, Rafael de La-Hoz Castanys was asked to design an auditorium located in the old garden of the palacete built by Salaberry in 1907, he took the context of the location very seriously. Based... Read More
Giant Eco-Egg Skyscraper: A Conceptual Luxury HotelMarch 13, 2009
Source: Inhabitat by Haily Zaki From the unseen, unsung files of design competitions past comes the Envision Green Hotel proposed by Miami-based Michael Rosenthal Associates for Hospitality Design’s Radical... Read More
Formosa 1140 – West Hollywood, CAMarch 10, 2009
A new housing development in West Hollywood, California is turning heads for an obvious and not so obvious reason. Formosa 1140, designed by Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects (LOHA), is a striking eleven-unit... Read More
City of Jaca Hockey ArenaMarch 9, 2009
The City of Jaca Hockey Arena in Spain was originally conceived as a facility of the European Youth Olympic Festival of Jaca 2007, the first event in the Pyrennes. The new pavilion, designed by the... Read More
MUMUTH Performing Arts Center-Graz, AustriaFebruary 24, 2009
Architecture for the arts can be a very tricky undertaking, yet when done successfully, can be fulfilling for the architect and for the public. There is a fine line between a building overpowering the... Read More
Taubman Museum – Roanoke, VAFebruary 12, 2009
When it comes to art, even the buildings are masterpieces. The Taubman Museum of Art in Roanoke, VA was experiencing a rapid growth in its collections and programs and, in 2005, decided to commission... Read More
Porsche Museum OpensFebruary 10, 2009
Just about everyone has dreamed about driving a Porsche at some time in their life. The name alone evokes the image of prestige, style and speed. Now, Porsche finally has a cathedral in its home city... Read More
Antwerp Port Authority BuildingJanuary 22, 2009
The Port Authority of Antwerp, Belgium will be consolidating their operations in one building located at one of the busiest ports in Europe. In addition to better accommodation, the future Port House... Read More
Modern Architecture Takes FlightDecember 27, 2008
If you travel just beyond the quaint town square of Prescott, Arizona, you’ll meander through the tall pines until you come upon a campus with a surprisingly modern mission and architectural... Read More
Manchester Civil Justice CentreDecember 27, 2008
Those crazy Brits are always giving buildings nicknames: Gherkin, Cheese Grater and the Shard. The Civil Justice Centre in Manchester, England is no exception, dubbed the ‘filing cabinet of justice’... Read More
The VictorNovember 17, 2008
Once upon a time, the thought of a sustainable, ultra-hip residential community just down the block from the stuffy Biltmore Resort was a thing of fantasy. Take a Sunday drive through the community... Read More
Tempe Transportation CenterNovember 6, 2008
The Tempe Transportation Center is many things. It is the first bike center in Arizona, the first green light rail station and, most importantly, it is the first of many mass-transit hubs built with... Read More
Sustaining HopeOctober 23, 2008
The big bad wolf couldn’t blow these down. The brainchild of Brad Pitt, Make it Right is an organization dedicated to rebuilding the Lower 9th Ward of hurricane-ravaged New Orleans. This isn’t... Read More
Flip-A-Strip: From Refuse to ReuseOctober 23, 2008
A Scottsdale-based architectural design competition is approaching real estate flipping from a radically different perspective. “Strip malls litter our landscapes,” said Claire Schneider,... Read More
