Architecture

Architecture: Modernism Gets Old

Americans prefer traditional architecture. Is Modernism dead?

March 26, 2007 - The Los Angeles Times

Armchair Architects Play Favorites With Buildings

The results are in and tongues are still wagging -- about buildings that Americans both love and hate. The AIA released the winners and losers of its survey to discover America's favorite architecture.

March 25, 2007 - ArchitectOnline.com

Old Town Pasadena Is a Victim of Its Own Smart Growth Success

Plans for condominiums and senior housing in downtown Pasadena may create traffic and aesthetic problems.

March 25, 2007 - The Los Angeles Times

In Paris, the Birthplace of the Mall Attracts New Visitors

Built in 1820s and 1830s, the arcades in Paris were the first enclosed retail centers protecting shoppers from the elements as they browsed a variety of shops.

March 24, 2007 - The New York Times

Mies van der Rohe’s Famous Tugendhat House in Trouble

The modernist house, designated as a World Heritage Site, deteriorates as its owners and the Czech Republic government fight over restoration.

March 23, 2007 - The New York Times

In Home Design: Small Is The New Big

Japanese architects are pioneering design and building techniques that make the most of urban space, offering an affordable way to live in expensive metropolises.

March 22, 2007 - WorldChanging

Making TOD Work: An Interview With Nathan Cherry

One of the designers behind Mockingbird Station in Dallas, Texas, one of the first TODs in the country, talks about the recipe for a successful transit-oriented development.

March 22, 2007 - Multi-Housing News

The Growing Interest In Universal Design

Leaders of the Universal Design movement call for a built environment that works for all members of society -- young, old, able-bodied or disabled -- an increasingly important issue as the population ages.

March 21, 2007 - The Washington Post

Is Chicago The New 'Green' American City?

San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, whose city has typically been recognized for its environmental leadership, recently visited Chicago to observe the pioneering work of Mayor Daley in implementing green building principles and gather new ideas.

March 21, 2007 - The Chicago Tribune

Downtown Development Rights For Sale In L.A.

Outside experts believe the City of Los Angeles is making a density mistake by selling downtown development rights.

March 20, 2007 - Los Angeles Times

Have Contemporary Architects Forgotten About Urban Design?

Though criticized for their flawed vision, Modernist architects tried to engage and improve the broader city -- something some say their contemporary counterparts have completely neglected to address.

March 19, 2007 - The Boston Globe

Mass Demonstration Opposes St. Petersburg Highrise

Thousands of demonstrators in St. Petersburg call for a halt to the proposed Gazprom headquarters, a high-rise tower that would be taller than New York's Empire State Building.

March 18, 2007 - INTBAU News

Booming Population? Time To Build Upwards

The suburbs of Brisbane, Australia could soon be home to 20-story high-rises under a new plan to accommodate the city's projected growth.

March 17, 2007 - The Courier Mail

The 10 Most Influential Architects

Forbes Magazine names 10 architects who are most influencing today's culture and society.

March 15, 2007 - Forbes Magazine

Rediscovering The Arcades Of Paris

Though still struggling to survive as modern day retail hubs, the shopping arcades of Paris are attracting a resurgence of interest, especially from tourists.

March 12, 2007 - The New York Times

Architecture Goes Open Source

The recently launched Open Architecture Network uses Web 2.0 technology to get designers to share their ideas to benefit the neediest members of global society.

March 11, 2007 - Wired News

Glass Skywalk Extended Over Grand Canyon

Tourists who pay $74.95 will soon be able to enjoy a walk 'over' the Grand Canyon, with the money providing needed income for the Hualapai Indian Tribe.

March 10, 2007 - The Arizona Republic

Great Designers, Bad Buildings?

Architectural critic John King finds 'starchitects' to be great designers, but troubling to cities.

March 8, 2007 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Terrorism's Impact on Architecture

Security influences design of buildings and public spaces, just like in the Middle Ages.

March 6, 2007 - The New York Times

Olympic Hopefuls Plan For Temporary Venues

Shunning the past approach of building monumental (and expensive) new venues, plans for hosting the 2016 Olympic Summer Games in Chicago and Los Angeles both incorporate temporary and modest stadiums.

March 4, 2007 - The Los Angeles Times

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