Search Results for 'Architecture'

MULTIMEDIA CAPITAL AND PARADISE FOR ARCHITECTURE ENTHUSIASTS

The town of Hilversum is located in the Gooi area in the Netherlands; it may not be grand in size, however, its reputation as the capital of media and broadcasting is well known. As a multimedia capital of the country, Hilversum is a very [...]

Posted On : May, 31 2011 | Comments : 0

When it comes to architecture, museums forsake the past

Even with the economic recovery limping along, American museums keep planning, raising piles of money for and opening new wings. An architecture critic — at least one with a high tolerance for the work of Renzo Piano — could c [...]

Posted On : May, 30 2011 | Comments : 0

In architecture, the sky is not the limit

Architecture circles are buzzing with news that Graham Phillips has started construction on a sequel to Skywood House, his award-winning modern glass house outside London.Mr Phillips is the former chief operating officer of Foster + Partn [...]

Posted On : May, 27 2011 | Comments : 0

Points of View: A Look Inside Modern Architecture with Herma...

Herman Miller just launched a new site called POV celebrating five California architects' perspective on design in a series directed by Hello. Each interview explores core design elements behind each architect's work including cel [...]

Posted On : May, 19 2011 | Comments : 0

‘IT has made remarkable differences in architecture’

By Charles Mgbolu &Daniel Alfred Without doubt, IT continues to go beyond borders; taking computers, software and the internet to virtually every profession on the face of the earth. Already,traditional architecture has witnessed a dramat [...]

Posted On : May, 18 2011 | Comments : 0

Book Review: How to Read Churches: A crash course in ecclesi...

Denis McNamara is an essential resource for anyone that maintains an interest in studying the history of architecture as it applies to Christian churches. The book is essentially an indispensible tool to decipher the nuances of ecclesiast [...]

Posted On : May, 14 2011 | Comments : 0

Great Escape: Take a Look at Local Mid-Century Modern Archit...

If you are tired of viewing the "McMansions" taking over your neighborhood or what you deem as uninspiring architecture in the San Fernando Valley, check out "Joseph Eichler and His Architects: The Men Behind Eichler Homes& [...]

Posted On : May, 12 2011 | Comments : 0

Architecture Canada-RAIC to present Prix du XXe Siecle award...

Architecture Canada | RAIC will present its 2011 Prix du XXe siecle awards for four buildings that have stood the test of time. The recipients are the Ottawa train station, Vancouver’s Robson Square, the Museum of Anthropology at th [...]

Posted On : May, 10 2011 | Comments : 0

Wellington landmarks win architecture awards

The enduring design of two Wellington landmarks – the Michael Fowler Centre and the Freyberg Pool – have won accolades. Both have won enduring architecture awards at the 2011 New Zealand Architecture Awards. "The Mic [...]

Posted On : Apr, 27 2011 | Comments : 0

Thirst For Architecture Happy Hour

Wednesday, April 27th, is the date for ‘Thirst For Architecture‘, an informal happy hour uniting enthusiasts of modern architecture at Natty Greene’s in Downtown Raleigh. Thirst For Architecture is the newest in a line [...]

Posted On : Apr, 19 2011 | Comments : 0

Roger Scruton is on shaky ground slating modern architecture

Philosophers through the ages have rarely had much to say about architecture. Perhaps they've been wise to keep quiet, for architecture can only truly be understood by experiencing its physicality, rather than whatever theory might u [...]

Posted On : Apr, 15 2011 | Comments : 0

Six Building Designers Who Are Redefining Modern Architectur...

And I’m Shirley Griffith with EXPLORATIONS in VOA Special English. Today we tell about six building designers widely considered some of the top architects at work today. They are Frank Gehry, Tadao Ando, Zaha Hadid, Rem Koolhaas, N [...]

Posted On : Apr, 13 2011 | Comments : 0

Architecture in the Givenness - Toward the Difficult Whole A...

Our education is based upon the Classical education. An architect is a mason who has learned Latin. Modern architects seem, however, more likely to have mastered Esperanto. Adolf Loos, “Grundsätzliches von Adolf Loos,” A [...]

Posted On : Apr, 12 2011 | Comments : 0

White Rock Home Tour showcases modern architecture in East D...

Springtime in North Texas means that the flowers start popping up, and so do the home tours. If traditional designer showcases and 100-year-old historic stunners aren’t your speed but modern architecture is, the White Rock Home Tou [...]