Unofficial Competition Seeks Alternative Designs for LACMA as Demolition Begins Sarah Amelar April 22, 2020 No Comments An unofficial protest competition called “LACMA not LackMA” invited ideas other than Peter Zumthor's contentious scheme for the Los Angeles museum.Read More
Marion Weiss and Michael Manfredi to Give Virtual Talk for Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medal Win Miriam Sitz April 20, 2020 No Comments The UVA School of Architecture will host a public lecture by the founders of Weiss/Manfredi. Tune in online at 5pm EST on Monday, April 20.Read More
Interview with NOMA President Kimberly Dowdell Miriam Sitz April 20, 2020 One Comment The Chicago-based architect spoke with RECORD about how systemic disparities have exacerbated COVID-19's effect on communities of color—and how the pandemic’s economic repercussions might impact the next generation of designers.Read More
Interview with Earth Day Organizer Denis Hayes Joann Gonchar, FAIA April 20, 2020 2 Comments For the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, RECORD interviews Denis Hayes, principal national organizer of the first event in 1970.Read More
Industry Groups Collaborate to Reduce Global Light Pollution Linda C. Lentz April 17, 2020 One Comment The International Dark-Sky Association and Illuminating Engineering Society have adopted five principles for responsible outdoor lighting.Read More
Architecture & Design Film Festival Offers Online Lineup Kara Mavros April 16, 2020 No Comments ADFF:ONLINE is streaming four films from April 16–19, 2020.Read More
Architects, Engineers, and Physicians Develop COVID-19 Patient Isolation Hood Laura Raskin April 14, 2020 2 Comments A group of physicians in Boston is working with design pros across the U.S. to deliver several dozen of the devices to a local hospital by April 17.Read More
Architecture Schools Adapt to an Uncertain Future Heather Corcoran April 14, 2020 2 Comments As the COVID-19 pandemic limits social contact, architecture education moves online—and prepares for a contracting job market.Read More
Obituary: William Menking, 1947-2020 Fred A. Bernstein April 13, 2020 One Comment The founder of The Architect’s Newspaper died at age 72 on Saturday, April 11, 2020, in New York, after a long battle with lymphoma.Read More
Architecture Firms Report Both Frustration and Success with Payroll Protection Program David Sokol April 10, 2020 3 Comments Part of the $2.2 trillion CARES Act, the program makes $349 billion in loans available to small businesses.Read More