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.
07.28.2016
In New Orleans, spontaneous eruptions of spectacle and joy are a form of public theater.
In New Orleans, spontaneous eruptions of spectacle and joy are a form of public theater.
07.25.2016
Community meetings: they’re the rite of passage every architect must endure.
Community meetings: they’re the rite of passage every architect must endure.
07.20.2016
This is not renovation: it’s work of religious purification and fine arts conservation.
This is not renovation: it’s work of religious purification and fine arts conservation.
07.14.2016
A lively mixed use district that when completed will be home to 12,000 residents and almost 40,000 office workers.
A lively mixed use district that when completed will be home to 12,000 residents and almost 40,000 office workers.
07.07.2016
On a recent trip to Cuba, I made a point to visit some mid century modern homes that were not designed by architects, but by the people who live in them.
On a recent trip to Cuba, I made a point to visit some mid century modern homes that were not designed by architects, but by the people who live in them.
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.
06.02.2016
The hipster capital of the world is a poster child for urban geeks everywhere–and for good reason. It’s an urban design success story.
The hipster capital of the world is a poster child for urban geeks everywhere–and for good reason. It’s an urban design success story.
05.31.2016
“Architecture has a serious problem today in that people who are not alike don’t communicate,” Rem Koolhaas said, ‘I’m actually more interested in communicating with people I disagree with than people I agree with.”
“Architecture has a serious problem today in that people who are not alike don’t communicate,” Rem Koolhaas said, ‘I’m actually more interested in communicating with people I disagree with than people I agree with.”
05.19.2016
A series of Ansel Adams-inspired photos of one of the Crescent City’s great natural resources.
A series of Ansel Adams-inspired photos of one of the Crescent City’s great natural resources.
05.18.2016
A public art project linking Red Hook, Brooklyn and Governors Island provides all kinds of important civic lessons.
A public art project linking Red Hook, Brooklyn and Governors Island provides all kinds of important civic lessons.
03.31.2016
Musings on the untimely passing of Zaha Hadid
Musings on the untimely passing of Zaha Hadid
03.21.2016
A Letter from Havana on the unique DIY-required design culture there.
A Letter from Havana on the unique DIY-required design culture there.
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