Architecture

L.A.'s Newest Landmark Reviewed

The New Yorker Reviews Rafael Moneo's new Our Lady of the Angeles Cathedral in Los Angeles.

September 19, 2002 - The New Yorker

Skyscrapers Flourish Despite 9-11

Delegates at the 8th Venice International Architecture Exhibition say the skyscraper is flourishing around the world despite 9-11 and security concerns.

September 18, 2002 - South African Financial Gazette

Panel To Pick From 300 Downtown Rebuilding Concepts

A panel of six will review applications for rebuilding Lower Manhattan received from 300 architecture and planning firms from all continents except Antarctica.

September 18, 2002 - The New York Times

Questions Remain Concerning The Future Of Skyscrapers

Scientific American re-examines the thinking about how skyscrapers can be safer.

September 17, 2002 - Scientific American

London Does Not Need Tall Buildings

A special UK committee concludes that after the 9-11 attacks, London does not need to invest in additional tall buildings.

September 17, 2002 - Building Design & Construction

Have Planners And Architects Overlooked The Moral Lesson?

Nikos Salingaros reflects on the architectural implications of the 9-11 tragedy. Have planners and architects overlooked the moral lesson?

September 16, 2002 - Planetizen

American Enterprise Interviews Andres Duany

The American Enterprise interviews Andres Duany about a wide range of topics at his home in Coral Gables.

September 16, 2002 - The American Enterprise

'Master Builders' Combine Architecture And Construction

A successful architecture firm also develops and contructs its design.

September 15, 2002 - The Rocky Mountain News

Creativity And Place-Making

Can art change a city? Some artists aspire to that. And their thoughtful approaches to place-making through art and creativity make their ideas worth exploring.

September 14, 2002 - Smart City

A City 'Under Siege'

Washington's public spaces, monuments, and institutions are being damaged by security emplacements.

September 13, 2002 - The Washington Post

WTC Redevelopment Efforts Show How Little Has Changed

The proposed plans for the redevelopment of Ground Zero demonstrate how little has changed in the last year, writes Martin Filler.

September 11, 2002 - The New Republic

9-11 Changes Building Practices, Skyscraper Design

Building practice is changing as developers, clients and residents demand safer, shorter structures.

September 11, 2002 - The New York Times

Greatest Architectural Works Of The 21st Century

The AIA and USA Today teemed up to come up with this list of the greatest architectural works of the 21st century.

September 11, 2002 - USA Today

Eight Principles For Rebuilding Lower Manhattan

The whole world is watching the process of rebuilding Ground Zero and downtown Manhattan.

September 10, 2002 - Newsweek

Understanding the Impact of 9-11 On Our Cities

September 10, 2002 - Abhijeet Chavan

The Future Of Ground Zero: PBS Special Airs Tonight

A PBS special on the efforts to decide the future of Ground Zero airs tonight.

September 10, 2002 - PBS

Quaint Or Sprawl? Pick One

Would you rather live in a charming place or a convenient one?

September 10, 2002 - The Washington Post

Understanding The Impact Of 9-11 On Our Cities

This special PLANetizen section presents the most-read news articles about 9-11 from our news archives. Also included are eight thought-provoking PLANetizen Op-Eds.

September 10, 2002 - Planetizen

Reimagining Ground Zero: Readers Respond

Readers respond to a plan for Lower Manhanttan developed by a team of accomplished architects. Includes a special interactive multimedia section.

September 10, 2002 - The New York Times

Report Criticizes Architects, Skyscrapers

A parliamentary committee in the U.K. criticizes architects for designing skyscrapers.

September 10, 2002 - The Guardian Unlimited

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