The Principles of Art Gensler
05.17.2021
Reflections on a longtime colleague and collaborator.
Reflections on a longtime colleague and collaborator.
A Less Atomized, More Communitarian Los Angeles? Low-Rise Winners Point the Way
05.16.2021
Christopher Hawthorne, L.A.’s Chief Design Officer, on new directions in density and housing.
Christopher Hawthorne, L.A.’s Chief Design Officer, on new directions in density and housing.
Finding a Design & Architecture Community During the Pandemic
05.13.2021
Out of chaos and fear came groups like Design Advocates and the DAP Collective.
Out of chaos and fear came groups like Design Advocates and the DAP Collective.
My 15-Minute City: The Marigny, New Orleans
05.10.2021
In a single block, you can travel back in time 100, 150, even 200 years.
In a single block, you can travel back in time 100, 150, even 200 years.
An Optimist’s Take on AI and the Future of Architecture
05.09.2021
A leading management consultant sees a new world—if architects can seize it.
A leading management consultant sees a new world—if architects can seize it.
Architecture and the Stain of Modern Day Slavery
05.04.2021
Many of the building materials used today are the products of forced labor.
Many of the building materials used today are the products of forced labor.
The High, Hidden Costs of Amazon
05.02.2021
Don’t be fooled by that smile printed on the boxes you’re receiving.
Don’t be fooled by that smile printed on the boxes you’re receiving.
The Biden Approach to Infrastructure: Creating a Culture of Maintenance
05.02.2021
The plan could shift our understanding of what keeping things in working order looks like.
The plan could shift our understanding of what keeping things in working order looks like.
New York City Promises Affordability Through Rezoning But Delivers Gentrification
04.26.2021
The Gaslighting of SoHo, NoHo, and Chinatown.
The Gaslighting of SoHo, NoHo, and Chinatown.
How the Practice of Architecture Survives Artificial Intelligence
04.26.2021
It’s time to rethink how we educate and train the new generations of designers.
It’s time to rethink how we educate and train the new generations of designers.
How Do We Solve America’s Housing Crisis?
04.25.2021
Transforming the suburbs might be a crucial first step.
Transforming the suburbs might be a crucial first step.
Nathaniel Rich on Remaking Nature and Living with Uncertainty
04.20.2021
A talk with the author about his new book, Second Nature.
A talk with the author about his new book, Second Nature.
Confessions of an Indian Architecture Student: It’s All Ingels’ Fault!
04.19.2021
Answering the question: “Why did you choose to study architecture?”
Answering the question: “Why did you choose to study architecture?”
A Manifesto for Claiborne Avenue: It’s Time to Tear the Highway Down
04.18.2021
Fifty years ago, it was the scene of an urban design crime.
Fifty years ago, it was the scene of an urban design crime.
My 15-Minute City: Upper West Side, New York City
04.13.2021
One walk around the neighborhood and he was smitten.
One walk around the neighborhood and he was smitten.
Five Women Architects Revitalize a Giant Public-Housing Project in Rome
04.12.2021
Corviale, aka The Big Snake, is in for a makeover.
Corviale, aka The Big Snake, is in for a makeover.
The Fake Marvels of HGTV
04.11.2021
Removing load bearing walls…no problem!
Removing load bearing walls…no problem!
Living on the Edge
04.06.2021
We’re attracted to those places where the manmade abuts the natural.
We’re attracted to those places where the manmade abuts the natural.
My 15-Minute City: Providencia; Santiago, Chile
04.05.2021
A walk through a city defined by mountains and a river.
A walk through a city defined by mountains and a river.
Alissa Walker: Echo Park and the Housing Crisis in Los Angeles
04.04.2021
What the recent mass eviction of the homeless means for the city.
What the recent mass eviction of the homeless means for the city.
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