Notes on New York, My Old Neighborhood, and the G-Word
08.23.2016
Some observations about returning to Yorkville after five years away.
Some observations about returning to Yorkville after five years away.
Martin C. Pedersen
10 Lessons Learned by Rereading Jane Jacobs
08.08.2016
Last week I was in the middle of packing and came across a well thumbed copy of The Death and Life of Great American Cities.
Last week I was in the middle of packing and came across a well thumbed copy of The Death and Life of Great American Cities.
Post Katrina: Why New Orleanians Overwhelmingly Choose Traditional Architecture
08.04.2016
Tulane geographer Richard Campanella takes a deep look at post-storm architecture in the Crescent City.
Tulane geographer Richard Campanella takes a deep look at post-storm architecture in the Crescent City.
Witold Rybczynski’s New Cultural History of the Chair
07.27.2016
In his new book, the author Witold Rybczynski has pulled off a deft trick. Now I Sit Me Down, due out next month, feels loose and relaxed, as well as grounded and authoritative. In a way, it’s like a good chair. The book, a sweeping look, rendered in concise breezy prose, blends first person accounts […]
In his new book, the author Witold Rybczynski has pulled off a deft trick. Now I Sit Me Down, due out next month, feels loose and relaxed, as well as grounded and authoritative. In a way, it’s like a good chair. The book, a sweeping look, rendered in concise breezy prose, blends first person accounts […]
Michael Kimmelman on the Challenges – and Opportunities – Facing New York
07.20.2016
The architecture critic of the New York Times on tall buildings, the gentrification of his old neighborhood, and the need for a 21st century Penn Station.
The architecture critic of the New York Times on tall buildings, the gentrification of his old neighborhood, and the need for a 21st century Penn Station.
Michael Kimmelman on Aravena, the Pritzker, and the Opportunities for Architects to Reshape the World
07.18.2016
The first of a two part interview with the architecture critic of the New York Times.
The first of a two part interview with the architecture critic of the New York Times.
Blair Kamin on the Architects for the Obama Library, and the Lawsuit that Thwarted George Lucas
07.11.2016
The Pulitzer Prize winning critic talks about the selection of Tod Williams and Billie Tsien, as well as the feisty citizen’s group that defeated the legendary filmmaker.
The Pulitzer Prize winning critic talks about the selection of Tod Williams and Billie Tsien, as well as the feisty citizen’s group that defeated the legendary filmmaker.
Watching the George Lucas Fiasco from the Cheap Seats
06.28.2016
In the face of considerable opposition, a relentless civic organization, a pesky lawsuit, and a sympathetic judge, the legendary filmmaker has decided to pull his Museum of Narrative Art out of Chicago.
In the face of considerable opposition, a relentless civic organization, a pesky lawsuit, and a sympathetic judge, the legendary filmmaker has decided to pull his Museum of Narrative Art out of Chicago.
Drawing Should Still Matter to Architects and Designers
06.23.2016
Despite its astounding efficiencies, the digital revolution has diminished what was once once an essential part of the creative process: the human hand.
Despite its astounding efficiencies, the digital revolution has diminished what was once once an essential part of the creative process: the human hand.
Donald Trump and the Rage Against Robots
06.16.2016
For all of its insanity, buffoonery, cluelessness, bigotry and narcissism, Trump’s candidacy is tapping into something else besides racism and xenophobia: Economic displacement.
For all of its insanity, buffoonery, cluelessness, bigotry and narcissism, Trump’s candidacy is tapping into something else besides racism and xenophobia: Economic displacement.
Andres Duany on the Unique Challenges of Working in Cuba
06.13.2016
The cruise ships are bound for cash-strapped Cuba. How will the authorities plan for it?
The cruise ships are bound for cash-strapped Cuba. How will the authorities plan for it?
Why Was Rem Koolhaas’ AIA Speech Not Widely Covered?
06.09.2016
There was a time, not too long ago, when a Koolhaas speech given to thousands of his fellow architects would constitute news. At least in the architecture press. Apparently, that time is not now.
There was a time, not too long ago, when a Koolhaas speech given to thousands of his fellow architects would constitute news. At least in the architecture press. Apparently, that time is not now.
Jan Gehl on Why Tall Buildings Aren’t Necessarily Bad for Street Life
05.05.2016
The great urbanist has a nuanced take on the many lessons of Jane Jacobs.
The great urbanist has a nuanced take on the many lessons of Jane Jacobs.
Andres Duany on Why We Need Both Jane Jacobs and Robert Moses
05.04.2016
Given the urgency of climate change, the planner insists that both bottom-up and top-down planning approaches need to be used.
Given the urgency of climate change, the planner insists that both bottom-up and top-down planning approaches need to be used.
Richard Florida on the Enduring Legacy of Jane Jacobs
05.02.2016
In celebration of the Jacobs centennial, the noted urbanist and author talks about the legend, their close relationship in her later years, and her lasting influence on his work.
In celebration of the Jacobs centennial, the noted urbanist and author talks about the legend, their close relationship in her later years, and her lasting influence on his work.
SHoP Architects Bold Initiative: Rebuilding the Schools of Nepal
04.14.2016
Kim Holden, one of the firm’s founders, talks about rapid growth, firm culture, and the critical importance of pro bono work.
Kim Holden, one of the firm’s founders, talks about rapid growth, firm culture, and the critical importance of pro bono work.
It’s National Architecture Week!
04.13.2016
Instead of spending money on what is essentially a branding effort, what if the AIA organized a national education program aimed at the primary schools?
Instead of spending money on what is essentially a branding effort, what if the AIA organized a national education program aimed at the primary schools?
Deborah Berke on succeeding Stern at Yale and tackling architecture’s diversity problem
04.04.2016
In addition to her new job as dean, the architect has two books ready for release.
In addition to her new job as dean, the architect has two books ready for release.
Studio Crits: It’s Real World Constraints That Make It Architecture!
03.17.2016
Shouldn’t architecture school projects actually be required to deal with the real challenges of architecture?
Shouldn’t architecture school projects actually be required to deal with the real challenges of architecture?
Margie Ruddick on Wild Gardening and Why Nature Always Wins
03.16.2016
The award winning designer talks about her new book, the role of landscape architecture in the era of climate change, and how she includes the public in her work.
The award winning designer talks about her new book, the role of landscape architecture in the era of climate change, and how she includes the public in her work.
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