01.04.2017
A new book looks at some of Gotham’s most daring and, in some cases, insane unbuilt projects.
A new book looks at some of Gotham’s most daring and, in some cases, insane unbuilt projects.
01.03.2017
In an effort to promote design equity, Alexandros Washburn invites the public to share their ideas about the future of the community.
In an effort to promote design equity, Alexandros Washburn invites the public to share their ideas about the future of the community.
12.11.2016
Unless budgets become an integral part of architectural education and criticism, design will continue to live in an aesthetic bubble and fall easy prey to bean counters.
Unless budgets become an integral part of architectural education and criticism, design will continue to live in an aesthetic bubble and fall easy prey to bean counters.
11.29.2016
It’s a model for both sustainable development and urbane living.
It’s a model for both sustainable development and urbane living.
11.23.2016
The definition of this once-revered term has shifted to something a lot less about buildings.
The definition of this once-revered term has shifted to something a lot less about buildings.
11.15.2016
The mistake of treating it as a business-as-usual event when it was nothing of the kind.
The mistake of treating it as a business-as-usual event when it was nothing of the kind.
10.26.2016
A how-to for people who want to talk and look at buildings like architects.
A how-to for people who want to talk and look at buildings like architects.
10.17.2016
As architectural images become more real, their content becomes more fictional.
As architectural images become more real, their content becomes more fictional.
10.11.2016
A lively conversation with the president on the foundation’s plans for its architectural gem.
A lively conversation with the president on the foundation’s plans for its architectural gem.
10.05.2016
Faith in both architects and clerics is rapidly waning.
Faith in both architects and clerics is rapidly waning.
09.19.2016
At night and on Sundays and holidays, this Brazilian city turns a roaring overpass into a people’s park.
At night and on Sundays and holidays, this Brazilian city turns a roaring overpass into a people’s park.
09.16.2016
As it turns out, high rates of suicide. But blaming the design studio “culture” for it seems short sided and lacking in evidence.
As it turns out, high rates of suicide. But blaming the design studio “culture” for it seems short sided and lacking in evidence.
09.01.2016
How the profession sabotages its value and relevance.
How the profession sabotages its value and relevance.
08.30.2016
Visually obsessed architects and designers need to include the full range of human sensibilities.
Visually obsessed architects and designers need to include the full range of human sensibilities.
08.25.2016
Author Roberta Brandes Gratz clears up some misperceptions about the legendary urbanist.
Author Roberta Brandes Gratz clears up some misperceptions about the legendary urbanist.
08.23.2016
Some observations about returning to Yorkville after five years away.
Some observations about returning to Yorkville after five years away.
08.16.2016
Some career advice on the fine art of communicating with clients.
Some career advice on the fine art of communicating with clients.
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.
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.
08.02.2016
Not since Thomas Jefferson has there been a presidential candidate more involved in designing and building structures than the Republican nominee.
Not since Thomas Jefferson has there been a presidential candidate more involved in designing and building structures than the Republican nominee.
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