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Somehow, they survived without succumbing to cabin fever — or should that be ‘dome fever’? Six stoic individuals — including one architect — have finally emerged from a small dome upon the volcanic surface of Hawaii, having spent 12 months inside the geodesic structure in order to simulate conditions that astronauts would face on a…
There is much discussion these days about the need for architects to attend to the needs of their en vironment rather than impose their personal visions from up on high à laHoward Roark. This is, of course, a mature, responsible position and one that most architects eventually come around to anyway. But still, the injunction that,…
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…
Hernandez's visions conjure simultaneous feelings of awe and discomfort.
Hudson Heights is one of New York’s hidden treasures. Located along the northwest coast of Manhattan , the Heights is known for its architecture, including the Castle Village and Hudson View Gardens housing cooperatives. These complexes were built in the 1920s and 30s and combine eclectic Tudor Revival styles with iconic Art Deco buildings that define…
It is easy to tell that the collages are Mies’ work at a glance; their understated restrained-yet-po werful composition draws the eye.
“Appropriation” is a concept that has gotten a lot of attention over the past few years. This is whe n someone takes an idea or cultural practice and uses it for purposes that are contrary to the will of its originators. While the term is usually invoked in cases of “cultural appropriation” — which occurs when…
Faced with the bright lights, crowds and frenetic atmosphere of Times Square, one could be forgiven for feeling a little frazzled, and tired tourists would give anything to be able to lie back and relax within one of New York City’s busiest intersections. Now you can from August 24 this year, thanks to Jürgen Mayer…
Construction has begun on a new headquarters for the Chinese fashion company Xinhee in the southeast ern city of Xiamen. If the renderings are anything to go by, Xinhee’s competitors will soon be MAD with envy! For this project, the Chinese architecture firm MAD decided to follow the methods of the fashion industry, taking the human…