Tribute: Kevin Lippert (1959-2022) The Princeton Architectural Press founder is remembered as a champion of emerging architects and new ideas Fred A. Bernstein April 1, 2022 No Comments The founder and longtime leader of Princeton Architectural Press died after a long battle with cancer.Read More
Architectural Association Announces Shortlist of Director Candidates The London school says it will finish selecting its new director in May Tim Abrahams March 30, 2022 No Comments The prestigious London school has been without a permanent director since the firing of Eva Franch i Gilabert in 2020.Read More
Studio Gang’s Gilder Center Materializes at the American Museum of Natural History A canyon-like atrium built of shotcrete highlights the long-awaited expansion Joann Gonchar, FAIA March 29, 2022 3 Comments The $431-million project will reshape how visitors experience the famed Manhattan museum.Read More
Three Starchitect-Designed Museums Planned in Qatar Dogged by reports of migrant labor abuse, Qatari officials press ahead with lavish plans Izzy Kornblatt March 29, 2022 One Comment Widespread reports of abuse of migrant workers have cast a shadow over the country’s development efforts.Read More
Juhani Pallasmaa: “Architecture is a Verb” Michael J. Crosbie March 28, 2022 No Comments The Finnish architect and author speaks to Michael Crosbie on Common Edge about teaching in the age of digital media, the dangers of celebrating celebrity, and architecture as an invitation.Read More
In New Exhibit, Architecture Bridges the U.S.-China Divide Review: "Building in China: A Century of Dialogues on Modern Architecture,” at the University of Pennsylvania’s Fisher Fine Arts Library, Philadelphia Clifford A. Pearson March 24, 2022 One Comment Beginning with a group of 23 Chinese architects who studied at Penn in the 1920s, the show looks back at a century of mutual influences.Read More
In Poland, Shigeru Ban Deploys Paper Partitions to Help Ukrainian Refugees Ban’s modular system was used extensively following Japan’s 2011 earthquake Naomi Pollock, FAIA March 24, 2022 No Comments Ban’s system, used extensively following Japan’s 2011 earthquake, has now been installed in two shelters—with more planned across Eastern Europe.Read More
AIA Ramps Up Support for Democracy in Design Act Proposed bill would bar federal mandates for architectural styles Deane Madsen March 23, 2022 3 Comments Originally conceived to counteract the Trump administration, the bill has now gained bipartisan backing.Read More
The End of Sidewalk Labs Alex Bozikovic March 22, 2022 No Comments An inside look at how the Google affiliate's vision for an "urban tech revolution" hit a wall, ultimately leading to the company's demise.Read More
Lessons from Brad Pitt’s Failed Architectural Experiment in New Orleans With Make it Right houses in disrepair, a community reckons with what went wrong Martin C. Pedersen March 21, 2022 14 Comments Despite drawing world-famous architects, Pitt’s Make it Right housing initiative has been plagued by shoddy construction and safety hazards.Read More