SEVVA – Hong KongJuly 17, 2009
SEVVA (pronounced savor) is the newest “it” spot in downtown Hong Kong. Hong Kong style icon and SEVVA creator, Bonnie Gokson enlisted the aid of Calvin Tsao of Tsao & McKown Architects... 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
Ogilvy & Mather Guangzhou Office – A Carnival of IdeasMarch 18, 2009
Ogilvy & Mather’s Guangzhou office has been selected as one of the recipients of the third annual China’s Most Successful Design Award 2008, sponsored by FORTUNE China magazine and China... Read More
Armani/Fuksas CollaborationMarch 10, 2009
The completion of the new Armani Fifth Avenue store in New York marks the hat-trick for the Armani/Doriana & Massimiliano Fuksas collaboration that started with the groundbreaking Chater House Emporio... 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 architectural... 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
Steinhart AquariumFebruary 9, 2009
Much has been made of the new California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco and deservedly so. The enormous Renzo Piano-designed museum is rife with innovation in design and execution and is the largest... Read More
Fashion Boutique on TourJanuary 23, 2009
When hip hop star Jay-Z went on tour, he took his new clothing line with him in the RocPopShop. The mobile fashion boutique was designed in collaboration with David Ashen of D-ASH Design in New York... 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 features.... Read More
Elite Kitchen DesignDecember 27, 2008
A research team. Two automobile companies. A product designer. An architect. All designers of products unrelated to the kitchen. And yet, when brought together by various companies looking for fresh ideas,... 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
