News
March 04, 2010
Architecture at the Oscars
Architect and designer Sam Rockwell is designing the sets for the Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre which he also designed. From the Los Angeles Times, here's the article and photos.
March 04, 2010
Architecture News and Notes
A few architecture tidbits for you on this sunny day in Dallas. One on the ultimate in adaptive reuse. Reports/reviews from around the world on the new American Embassy in London. And an artistic offering from Herzog and de Meuron.
March 02, 2010
Earthquakes and Architecture
The recent tragedy in Haiti already had architects, engineers and other industry professionals asking questions about how to rebuild...in a way that would head off such calamities in the future. Now, the quake in Chile offers the opportunity to compare and contrast. How could an earthquake FAR more powerful than the one in Haiti have done so much less damage? Here are a few collected thoughts from around the world.
February 24, 2010
Wednesday News Roundup: The Local Edition
For this week’s mid-week dose of architectural news, we turn to some stories rather close to home.
February 22, 2010
What Famous Architect Would You Want To Meet?
Styleture.com asked folks that question, and...oh, come on, you didn't think I'd give it away here, did you.? After the jump, the list...and another list you'll find interesting.
February 19, 2010
Architecture Things to Do This Weekend
Looks like it's going to be a great weekend in North Texas to get out and about and check out some architecture. Here are some ideas.
February 18, 2010
More on the Architecture of Arts Centers
We already miss having the models of the Meyerson, Winspear, Wyly et al hanging around here at the Center…even though our exhibition just closed a couple of weeks ago. So, we’re getting our fix online checking out stories on two big arts centers in the Big Apple. Lincoln Center is getting a new theater on the rooftop of Eero Saarinen’s Vivian Beaumont Theater. And the Arts Center at Ground Zero has finally gotten the go-ahead. Oh, and there’s a way for you to celebrate our own AT&T Performing Arts Center.
February 16, 2010
To Develop or Not to Develop...
It’s not easy developing (or-redeveloping) a neighborhood. Residents have their own strong and diverse opinions about what they need. Decisions have to be made on what to keep and what to rebuild. Thankfully, we all seem to paying more attention to the environmental impact of what we do. And ultimately, the project has to be economically viable. So let’s look at some stories from a cross the country…and right here at home…about how architects and communities are working together to make their neighborhoods better places to be.
February 15, 2010
From Bridges to Ballets...Calatrava Does It All.
Just a quick Twitter-style post on this very busy, post-Snowmaggedon Monday. Architect and Dallas bridge-builder Santiago Calatrava is adding another title to his resume: Set Designer. He’ll be working for the New York City Ballet. The link is after the jump.
February 12, 2010
Friday Fun: The Architecture of the Olympics
Yesterday was the snowiest day in Dallas history. So this week’s Friday Fun should take on a winter mood, no? The Opening Ceremonies are tonight, so let’s take a look at the architecture of the Vancouver Winter Olympics. (Cue trumpets here…)