Articles by The Angry Architect

While it is far from pretty, this building’s responsiveness to present and future programmatic needs may turn out to be a theatrical masterstroke.

In today’s connected world, the price of a mistake — particularly within the realms of media — is hi gher than ever. This is something that the marketing team in charge of promoting upcoming sci-fi blockbuster “Arrival” discovered in the most striking way possible this week, as their carefully crafted poster campaign drew attention for all…

Updated by Paul Keskeys, June 30, 2016 New renderings for Tadao Ando’s debut project in New York Cit y include a vast, living green wall covering much of one façade, which will change in color throughout the year. Measuring some 55 feet high by 99 feet wide, the flowering elevation will constitute Manhattan’s largest residential green…

Additional reporting by Paul Keskeys, June 22, 2016 The widespread flooding of a building is usually the stuff of architects’ nightmares, but in the hazy heat of the desert in the United Arab Emirates, the intentional infiltration of water beneath the dome of the new Louvre Abu Dhabi constituted a triumphant moment for Jean Nouvel.…

  Tight deadlines, public presentations, keeping up with countless clients, consultants, and contrac tors … as an architect, one can get pretty burnt out during the heat of summer — I for one could do with taking off into the wilderness every once in a while! Of course, when it comes down to it I’m still…

"It reinforces the idea that all architects are like Gehry: tortured artists, the conjurers of icons , old white men who must have it their way or no way at all."

Updated by Paul Keskeys, June 10th 2016. Today marks a big moment for soccer fans, as Euro 2016 kick s off in Paris with the showpiece match between the hosts and Romania at the Stade de France. However, for the most stunning arena of the event, architectural enthusiasts must look further south, to the port city…

The section truly is the mother of visual storytellers.

Prepare your tequila, salt, and lime, because it’s time to fiesta! Today is none other than Cinco de Mayo, a historic day that has come to represent the country’s fight for freedom — not to mention an occasion for lively Latino celebrations around the globe. International Airport for Mexico City by Foster + Partners and…