Architecture

Architecture Highlights For 2001

Herbert Muschamp writes about architecture highlights for 2001: trends, significant projects, and the impact of Sept. 11.

December 31, 2001 - The New York Times

Get Rid Of Jersey Barriers

Roger K. Lewis hopes "Jersey barriers" will slowly start disappearing in 2002.

December 31, 2001 - The Washington Post

County Considers Curbing Malls, Walled Subdivisions

County Commissioners, Zoning officials,and planners in Palm Beach County, FL, are investigating ways to revise zoning regulations to encourage traditional development.

December 28, 2001 - Sun-Sentinel

Lessons From Tokyo's Restless Megalopolis

'Bring on Godzilla!' is not the only answer to Tokyo's urban confusion.

December 24, 2001 - The Japan Times

The Interview That Eisenman Refused

Andres Duany interviewed architect and urban designer Peter Eisenman, who later refused to approve the interview.

December 23, 2001 - MetropolisMag.com

Architects Design Ground Zero Viewing Structures

Herbert Muschamp reports on the design and construction of viewing platforms at the site of World Trade Center in New York City.

December 22, 2001 - The New York Times

Skyscraper Architecture At A Crossroads

For builders and designers, the collapse of the World Trade Center has led to a trouble sense of culpability.

December 22, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

Why Is Eugene's Architecture So Ugly?

Alan Pittman says the architecture in Eugene, OR, is "butt ugly" and offers suggestions for improvement.

December 21, 2001 - Eugene Weekly

Comparing U.S. And European Architecture

Sarah Williams Goldhagen asks why contemporary architecture in the U.S. is so "boring" and "bad."

December 21, 2001 - The American Prospect

Global 'Railroad Rennaissance' Reshapes Cities

A global railroad boom is resulting in faster trains, spectacular architecture, and the reshaping of downtown neighborhoods.

December 20, 2001 - MetropolisMag.com

An Interview With Jim Kunstler

Karen O'Keefe interviews Jim Kunstler -- "New Urbanist and spokesman for the angst of the American soul."

December 20, 2001 - The Town Paper

Trump's Chicago Skyscraper Is Disappointing

Blair Kamin reviews the design of the riverfront skyscraper that Donald Trump is planning to build in Chicago.

December 20, 2001 - The Chicago Tribune

Shaping The City: Sound Design Objectives

Roger K. Lewis writes about the architectural challeges of acoustic design in structures and space.

December 19, 2001 - The Washington Post

Why It's Good To Live In Downtown

An Arizona Republic columnist who lives in midtown Phoenix shares the advantages to living in the city.

December 19, 2001 - The Arizona Republic

Cityscape: Of Shopping And Smart Growth

Benjamin Forgey reviews the architecture and urban design of two mixed-use development projects in Virginia.

December 19, 2001 - The Washington Post

Philadelphia's Master Builder

It's time to thank the man who built what many will remember as turn-of-the-century Philadelphia.

December 18, 2001 - The Philadelphia Daily News

Philadelphia's Bold New Civic Space

Located in the middle of the city on a major thoroughfare, Phildelphia's new Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts is innovative and bold.

December 17, 2001 - The Washington Post

Japanese Architect Awarded AIA Gold Medal

The American Institute of Architects awarded its highest individual honor to Japanese architect Tadao Ando.

December 14, 2001 - The Chicago Tribune

A Bold New Museum For Los Angeles

Los Angeles has some exciting new buildings: Disney Hall, the Cathedral, the Getty. Now, there may be another.

December 13, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

Prince Charles On The Future Of Tall Buildings

A speech on the future of skyscrapers given by His Royal Highness, Charles, the Prince of Wales on December 11, 2001.

December 13, 2001 - The Prince Of Wales

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

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Planning for Universal Design

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