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What makes the modern city click has always been a contentious debate. With no quick-fix insight, wh at is undeniably apparent is the prerequisite of social infrastructure to assist those from lower incomes who contribute to their city’s prosperity. There is a strong heritage of socially conscious design in Spanish cities, which spills over into their…
In a world dominated by international firms delivering projects across the globe, it is refreshing t o see a project by a local architect with intimate knowledge of a site’s context and cultural history. This is the strength of Michael Bongiorno, architect at DesignGroup and the brains behind the renovation and extension of the Columbus Museum…
At Architizer, we find it interesting that some of the best-known companies in commercial wallcoveri ngs and textiles are family-owned or operated. Recently, we asked Carnegie Fabrics president Cliff Goldman why that is. “This side of the industry requires an entrepreneurial approach, one that is often best suited to people and organizations that are quick on…
Architizer is excited to announce a new member of the jury panel for the 4th annual A+Awards, the wo rld’s largest awards program for architecture and products! Larry Silverstein, a world-renowned businessman who appreciates the power of great design, will join a host of experts from the realms of architecture, technology, and commerce to pick out…
Polish-American architect Daniel Libeskind is internationally renowned for his theatrical brand of d econstructivism — particularly when it comes to cultural complexes such as the Jewish Museum in Berlin, Germany, and the Denver Art Museum in Colorado. However, newly released images of the proposed Modern Art Center Vilnius suggest the architect may now be starting to…
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, gratitude, family, friends, and, of course, an epic holid ay dinner occupy the minds of many. In honor of all the home gourmets playing host to Thanksgiving this year, we look at the systems, components, finishes, and appliances that make up a dream kitchen for the design-savvy chef. Home Refinements…
Recalling the bold minimalism of the 1980s, contemporary architects are making use of opposing black and white façades to define unique forms.
Following in the footsteps of Norman Foster, the star-studded galleria of architects currently worki ng in Midtown Manhattan is about to be joined by another renowned designer from across the pond: British architect David Chipperfield’s long-delayed condominium is finally set to rise just north of the Empire State Building. Named “The Bryant” in reference to its…
We offered a quick take last week on just a handful of top stories from the show floor of the Washin gton Convention Center, site of Greenbuild 2015. Here are nine more pieces of news, from updates to popular architectural tools to new products and previews of what’s to come. SOFTWARE TWEAKS Vectorworks 1. Vectorworks®Its Architect…