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Revel in Outrageous Eastern Bloc Architecture

Anthony Paletta reviews the recent glut of art volumes devoted to communist architecture in the former Eastern bloc, and includes stunning photos of "sublime sci-fi" Soviet architecture largely unseen in the West.

Dec 12, 2012 The Awl

Creating a Nine-Mile Linear Park

Diana Balmori of Balmori Associates recently completed her work on a nine-mile long linear park along an old railroad line in Connecticut. The Awl presents an excerpt of her 2010 book <em>A Landscape Manifesto.</em>

Nov 27, 2011 The Awl

Lies and Confusion in Neighborhood Naming

Neighborhood naming is fraught with confusion, misunderstandings and downright deception. Take Los Angeles, for example.

Aug 16, 2011 The Awl

The Best Failed Utopias

Utopian developments often fail. This post from <em>The Awl</em> ranks the best and most desirable of the failed utopias throughout history.

Jul 10, 2011 The Awl