Paul Keskeys
It’s common knowledge that architects have a penchant for wearing black, but for disciples of modern ism, the most majestic antithesis of color can be found in pure white concrete, radiant rendered surfaces and perfectly polished steel. For this reason, Sebastian Weiss’ incredible eye for contemporary architectural photography has exploded in popularity in recent years, with…
The American presidential race heated up to boiling point this week. Further primaries were held to decide which candidate will be nominated for both red and blue sides of the political divide. In New Hampshire — viewed as a key state in predicting which White House hopeful will ultimately triumph — a certain Donald Trump…
Last weekend, Foster + Partners saw work begin on one of its most significant cultural projects in t he United States to date, breaking ground on an expansive addition to the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach, Florida. Foster’s three pavilions — united by a monumental canopy of reflective steel — will result in…
Beyond the physical realm of buildings, light surely is the most fundamental substance to the archit ectural profession: it has the capability to transform cold, clinical spaces into welcoming, uplifting or even moving environments with the flick of a switch. It makes sense, then, that countless architects throughout history have stepped outside of their usual disciplines…
Architects: Showcase your next project through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newslett er. Bjarke Ingels is at the forefront of an architectural revolution — not only in terms of designing buildings, but how those designs are communicated to the world. Conventional drawings and models are increasingly supplemented with fly-through movies, TED talks and creative…
Top firms proposed sustainable visions for one of the world's most iconic cities.
Moshe Safdie is renowned for conceiving radical solutions for high-density residential projects, and the architect recently added another unusual scheme to this section of his portfolio. Safdie’s firm has completed Sky Habitat, a pair of apartment towers in Singapore linked by three aerial “streets.” Safdie’s Bishan housing development attempts to break free from the perceived…
This classic example of midcentury modern architecture now stands crumbling on the Croatian island o f Krk.
The kindred culture of experimentation and avant-garde talent present within the fields of fashion a nd architecture is epitomized by the ongoing partnership between Italian fashion house Prada and AMO — OMA’s innovative research, branding and publication studio. Rem Koolhaas’ multidisciplinary think tank utilizes every conceivable artistic medium to help convey its messages, and this year,…