The mixed-used structure will house luxury hotels and apartments for Muslims passing through the cit y on their Hajj pilgrimage to the world’s largest mosque.
Danish firm CEBRA reenergized Denmark’s Experimentarium with a big renovation, expansion and a massi ve copper staircase.
The project constitutes another significant step on penda’s whirlwind path to international prominen ce.
There was a time when no self-respecting rendering would allow itself to be seen in public without a zeppelin hovering somewhere in its desaturated sky.
Here’s a rundown of architect-politicians from modern history that illustrate the capabilities the p rofession can bring to government.
Given the inordinate amount of time and energy that architects pour into their work, they typically take great pride in the finished product. When it comes to professional commitment and devotion to the architectural cause, the phrase “labor of love” couldn’t be more fitting — for the most part. However, every so often, an architect…
Despite the fact that Alvar Aalto said “You can’t chew pencils and spit ideas,” being creative is wo rk, and you shouldn’t expect to sit down and be struck with genius.
Barcelona is lauded for its vibrant, creative approach to urbanism and as a result, often acts as a city-building model around the world. In many instances, the city is discussed as not only being functional, but also as one that holistically considers the citizen as a stakeholder in its planning processes. In some neighborhoods, streets…
Panning the dancer’s long strides as he approaches the monumental museum, Andrew Margeston’s camera offers glimpses of Frank Gehry’s sail-like structure, splashed with color from Daniel Buren’s “Observatory of Light” installation.