5 Assumptions Made About Architects That Simply Aren’t True
We take a lighthearted look at some of the most frequently overheard lies about architectural practi ce.
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We take a lighthearted look at some of the most frequently overheard lies about architectural practi ce.
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…
In recent years, the mainstream principles of urban planning have undergone a significant shift. Aft er decades of proselytizing by various special-interest groups, many urban planners seem to have begun embracing the notion of mixed-use, walkable development as a model fit for widespread adoption. The proliferation of this wisdom is a great leap forward in the…
Robert Venturi strove to rewrite the book on modern architectural design.
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.…
Architectural ensemble says a lot about us, because the buildings that make up a city reflect the at titudes, beliefs and values of the people who live there. It should be no surprise, then, that the popularity of the Grand Theft Auto series of video games — some of the most commercially successful of that medium…
Building great architecture models takes a lot of practice and patience, but anyone can learn it.
"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."
Architects: Showcase your work and find the perfect materials for your next project through Architiz er. Manufacturers: To connect with the world’s largest architecture firms, sign up now. Picture the scene: It is 10 p.m. on a Thursday night. Beneath an angle-poise lamp glowing in a darkened studio, a young architect furiously applies the finishing touches to a section…