Bach and Hadid CollaborationJuly 22, 2009
The Manchester International Festival is a cultural extravaganza that occurred throughout the city of Manchester, England for the first three weeks of July. The event drew performers of many disciplines... 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
Finalists Announced for Center for Civil & Human RightsMarch 17, 2009
The Center for Civil & Human Rights (CCHR) announced its selection of five architectural firms as finalists in the competition to design the new $125 million Center to be located in Downtown Atlanta... 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
Oscars Set Design by David RockwellFebruary 23, 2009
From the moment the Oscars started, it was apparent something was different. It went beyond Hugh Jackman replacing the usual comedian as host. The static backdrop of the show had been replaced by a... Read More
IIDA Fit to Fashion Couture 09February 20, 2009
On February 12, 2009 the great hall of the Phoenix Art Museum was transformed into a mecca for couture design. Using the stunning new art piece, Mohl Ip from James Turrell as the ultimate backdrop for... 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
Bernard Khoury-Bad Boy of ArchitectureFebruary 3, 2009
Monday, February 9th at 7pm Cronkite School of Journalism, Room 128 555 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, Arizona Bernard Khoury is known as the bad boy of architecture, most noteably for building a night club... Read More
MoMA and P.S.1 Announce Young Architects Program WinnerFebruary 3, 2009
New York’s Museum of Modern Art and its affiliate P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center announced the selection of MOS as the winner of their tenth annual Young Architects Program. Each year,... Read More
CNN’s Spirit of ArchitectureJanuary 8, 2009
CNN recently aired a three part series with host Becky Anderson featuring interviews with prominent architects. Part 1 Interview with author of The Architecture of Happiness, Alain de Botton and controversial... Read More
Chanel Mobile ArtJanuary 3, 2009
After we did our story on the Chanel Mobile Art Pavilion in the August/September 08 issue, I was convinced I had to go see it in person. The photos from Hong Kong and Tokyo were amazing. Since New York... Read More
