As a Johannesburg native, Neill Blomkamp knows the quirks of this complex, multi-layered city better than anyone. Not only was he born and raised in the “city of gold,” he also produced the critically acclaimed sci-fi fable District 9 there in 2009, and his familiarity with the nuances of Johannesburg’s urban fabric came to the…
Anyone can stand on the sidewalk and take a picture of a bridge with their iPhone — search #architec ture on Instagram and you’ll get millions of results of varying quality. What separates a follow-worthy photographer from an amateur is his or her ability to make familiar scenes meaningful, elevating a snapshot into cultural commentary. Wolfgang…
Ever wonder what it takes to become the next great architect? Sure, you can always go with the tried -and-true strategy of attending a top grad school, interning with the Renzo Piano Building Workshop, and going through the wringer of getting licensed… but you can also forge a less predictable path to becoming an architect. In…
Sad news emerged from San Francisco last week, as we learnt that Architecture For Humanity — the int ernational non-profit organization that changed the game for humanitarian design — had closed down on January 1st. Founded by Cameron Sinclair and Kate Stohr in 1999, the seminal organization was born from a simple idea: that architects and…
Have you heard of "the alley behind the marketplace?" It is one of those neglected places tucked beh ind the mercantile mainstream, plagued with the odor of failure, struggles, nighttime dreads, with a pathway leading to the "palace". It is the field "behind Vista" in Blue Velvet, a small lane in Inland Empire and the garbage area behind Winkie's diner in Mulholland Drive.
Given the proliferation of digital tools and time-saving software now available, some believe archit ects no longer draw or sketch as they used to. With this visual series, we are out to prove otherwise by delving into the sketchbooks of designers, revealing some hidden gems in drawing, painting and sketching along the way. To be considered…
Updated July 14, 2016 Pioneers, too, grow up. Hard to believe, but architect Moshe Safdie — whose 19 60s ideas still seem inconceivably fresh and exciting today — celebrates his 78th birthday today. Safdie broke into international recognition as an extremely young architect, straight out of school. After graduating from McGill University and working at the…
Infrastructural landscape projects are growing in ambition, challenging architects to rethink founda tional design approaches.
Once marked by remnants of its difficult past, the city is now undergoing a bold transformation led by renowned architects and visionary projects.