The Angry Architect
OMA’s brand of provocative, program-driven design made a bold mark on their home territory last year as the enormous De Rotterdam complex rose to mixed reviews on the waterfront of Europe’s largest port. The building polarized opinions across the board but has achieved critical acclaim from some of the most influential quarters, garnering nominations for…
L: Visualization of 53W53 Tower by Jean Nouvel via Bloomberg; R: House for Essex, via Dezeen. Mile-H igh Mansions: If you have a few dollars to spare and appreciate a stunning panoramic view across Manhattan, perhaps you’ll consider purchasing the duplex penthouse at the summit of Jean Nouvel’s 53W53 tower above MoMA — a steal at…
Not many parts of the world have yet to be touched by the influential hand of Dame Zaha Hadid, but C entral America had been one of them … until now. Following her first foray into South America — the proposal for a spine-like condominium in Rio de Janeiro was revealed late last year — the…
As notable alumni go, Gammel Hellerup High School in Denmark has one who has made a pretty “big” nam e for himself. Bjarke Ingels was a student there before embarking on his architectural odyssey at the Royal Academy, and now his academic and professional path has come full circle — the Danish architect has designed a…
Diller Scofidio + Renfro are perhaps best known for providing one of the best places to go for a str oll in their native New York, but their latest project is dedicated to movement at a much quicker pace. The firm has unveiled a proposal for a museum charting the history of the Olympic and Paralympic…
In most contexts, a cage represents imprisonment or an otherwise undesirable restriction of one̵ 7;s freedom. However, within the realm of architectural design, cages themselves can be freed from the negative connotation of containment: well-designed instances can dramatically enhance the structure or space they contain, framing views, creating visual dynamism, and filtering light to fantastic effect…
With environmental concerns propelling a concerted drive toward more sustainable construction proces ses, notable instances of designers utilizing salvaged materials in new and inventive ways have proliferated over the last decade. The upcycling phenomenon has long been big business in industrial design, with luxury furniture showrooms such as Espasso illustrating that the textured patina of reclaimed…
Urban marketplaces have thrived for centuries: from the Agora of ancient Greece to the Forum in Rome , people have flocked to public gathering spaces looking not only to buy and sell all manner of goods, but also — significantly — to socialize with their fellow citizens. Markets, in all their many forms, are vibrant communal…
70 years ago today, the Second World War ended in Europe, sparking joyous celebrations and an unbrid led sense of relief around the globe. While the day itself marks a positive moment in world history, the tragedies that preceded it left an indelible mark upon the memories of millions and will be remembered in perpetuity. Via…