Architecture

Five Ideas For Waterfront Revitalization

Experts critique a water revitalization plan for Toronto and suggest five "fundamental" ideas.

October 25, 2002 - The Globe and Mail

New Designs For 'Peace Bridge'

Could Swiss bridge designer Christian Menn's proposal for a striking two-tower bridge help resolve the Peace Bridge controversy in Buffalo, N.Y.?

October 25, 2002 - The Buffalo News

Architect Susanka's Not-So-Big House Lifestyle

Fast Company names architect Sarah Susanka as a 'Fast 50 Trendsetter' for her 'Not-So-Big House' design.

October 24, 2002 - Fast Company

Say 'No' To Sidewalk Ads

Nike and ABC paste large plastic "street decals" on public sidewalk.

October 24, 2002 - The New York Times

MIT's New Dorm: An Architectural Experiment

Like all experiments, some elements of the architectural vision work, and others don't. But this new MIT dorm clearly makes a statement.

October 22, 2002 - The Boston Globe

Images Of Finalists For Pentagon Memorial

Six finalists have been selected in the competition for a memorial to the 184 victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the Pentagon.

October 22, 2002 - ArchNewsNow.com

Calatrava

Santiago Calatrava's addition to the Milwaukee Art Museum receives rave reviews.

October 18, 2002 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

New Urbanism: A Fake Urban Atmosphere?

A project inspired by New Urbanism comes to life but some say it is not a true urban community.

October 18, 2002 - The Charlotte Observer

Misplaced Generosity Could Disfigure A Gathering Place

After turning down an under-used, deteriorating park for a $5 million makeover, the Salt Lake Olympics Committee (SLOC) has set its sights on making unwelcome changes to Gallivan Center.

October 18, 2002 - The Salt Lake Tribune

'Blinking Eye' Wins Prestigious Award

The Gateshead Millennium Bridge in the U.K. has won the RIBA Stirling Prize.

October 16, 2002 - BBC News

Eisenman's Radical Experiment Restored

A Vermont house by "provocative" architect Peter Eisenman is restored.

October 16, 2002 - The New York Times

The Most 'Environmentally Correct' Building In The World

A residential high-rise being built near the World Trade Center site in New York is leading the way for sustainable architecture.

October 15, 2002 - The New York Times

A 'Temporary' Future Being Rebuilt At WTC

While the public debate over what happens to the WTC site continues, the site is already being rebuilt. Though the redevelopment is supposed to be "temporary" no one knows for how long.

October 11, 2002 - The New York Times

The Mansionization Of Downtowns

When it comes to civic gathering places, bigger and newer aren’t always better. A look at L.A.’s disconnected cathedrals, concert halls, museums and malls.

October 10, 2002 - Planetizen

Homes Architects Design For Themselves

Why do people want to visit architects' homes?

October 9, 2002 - The Washington Post

Distinguished Utilitarian Architecture

If a client and an architect make up their minds, even utilitarian architecture can boast of good design....and awards.

October 8, 2002 - The Baltimore Sun

Legendary Architect Thinks Big

A legend of modern architecture, 94-years-old Oscar Niemeyer is working on an ambitious project.

October 8, 2002 - The Washington Post

Futurist Architect Honored

Paolo Soleri, best known for his visionary, mixed-use design of Arcosanti, is honored at an opening exhibit of his works in Arizona.

October 7, 2002 - The Arizona Republic

The Superadobe: Cheap, Reliable And Stylish

Superadobes, made of moist dirt and loose cement, are reliable, affordable, and stylish.

October 5, 2002 - The Christian Science Monitor

Meaning And Nothingness At Ground Zero

Is the question of what to do with Ground Zero in New York actually an issue of materialism versus spirituality?

October 4, 2002 - Reason Online

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.

Planning for Universal Design

Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.

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