Reinventing the Los Angeles River
A reimagined river promises to tie together a long disconnected city. How guerrilla planning and city initiatives are slowly turning the tide.
A Rebirth for Wright’s First L.A. Project
A $4.39 million renovation.
“An object lesson for designers caught on the hamster wheel of producing interestingness”
Diller, Scofidio + Renfro’s The Broad museum in Los Angeles is an elegant exercise in mundanity, says Mimi Zeiger.
Architecture of Independence – African Modernism
From February 20 the Vitra Design Museum will host “Architecture of Independence – African Modernism,” an exhibition curated by architect and author Manuel Herz.
Reviving Rothko
A cutting-edge conservation tool uses light to erase 50 years of damage to Harvard University’s famed murals by Mark Rothko.
Regionalism Revisited: The Case of Francisco Artigas
A fresh look at a forgotten Mexican modernist.
Fifty Shades of Dismay
AIA declined to accept an amendment to its ethics code that would have taken facilities for torture, execution, and prolonged isolation off the table for its architect members.
Mackmania! Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s genius shines in his first architecture retrospective
He’s been stereotyped as difficult and uncompromising, but there’s no denying Mackintosh’s raw talent in this definitive look at his architectural drawings.
Germany’s most famous family of architects: The Böhms
Over generations, Germany’s Böhm family has left its architectural mark all over the world. A new film traces the aesthetic impact of the Cologne-based architecture dynasty.
Interview: What is Design for Social Innovation?
Cheryl Heller, the chair of the DSI program, digs into what it really means to design for social change in a recent interview.
Architecture for Humanity
“Addressing global humanitarian challenges with architectural solutions.”—Architecture for Humanity website Architecture for Humanity helped reset the discussion on what architecture actually means in contemporary times. Architecture’s priority should not
Cranbrook Art Museum Presents Harry Bertoia’s Early Visions of Metalsmithing
The exhibition “Bent, Cast, and Forged: The Jewelry of Harry Bertoia” will run from March 14 to Nov. 29 at Michigan’s Cranbrook Art Museum, presenting 30 pieces of his jewelry
Guide to Modernism Week
Insider tips, celebrity designer introductions and how to survive.
Jury disowns client’s decision to appoint Morphosis in Vals
Five jurors – led by competition chair Louisa Hutton of Berlin-based Sauerbruch Hutton – have issued a public statement through the Swiss Society of Engineers and Architects (SIA) distancing themselves
Studio Visit: Carlos Jimenez Studio
The Houston-based architect and Rice University professor has produced a quite thoughtful body of work that eschews fireworks and fantasy.
Riding High: Bicycle-centric Properties Win Residents
A growing focus on green, urban living has more tenants looking for communities that offer more than a standard bike rack.
RAIC Honors Brian MacKay-Lyons with 2015 Gold Medal
The RAIC’s highest honor, the Gold Medal is awarded annually to architects who have had a “significant and lasting contribution to Canadian architecture.”
My top 10 favorite ugly buildings
Whether you love or hate modern architecture, these striking buildings around the UK are all worth a visit.