Interview: Design Director Marianne Kwok on Hudson Yards’ Edge
Designing a space 1,130 feet above the streets of Manhattan
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Antarctica’s Architectural Wonders
In Antarctica, architecture must withstand extreme weather—temperatures that dip to -60 degrees Fahrenheit and winds that whip over 100mph—while also meeting the needs of the burgeoning population. Categorized as a research zone …
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“Living” Concrete Made From Bacteria
Developed by researchers at the University of Colorado, a new concrete alternative could provide a carbon-free option for buildings in remote places—where lugging traditional concrete ingredients proves difficult. Only two components—photosynthetic bacteria …
105-Piece Mini Architectural Model Kit
$40.00
Recommended for architecture nerds (over eight years old), model kit maker ARCKIT’s 105-piece set comes with instructions for assembling the basics, but plenty of opportunities for customization, too. Whether an aspiring architect …
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Detroit’s Orchestra Hall, with Scientifically Verified Nearly Flawless Acoustics, Turns 100
Designed by C Howard Crane, an architect known for “theater palaces,” Detroit’s ornate, spectacular Orchestra Hall turns 100 years old on 23 October. With scientifically verified, nearly flawless acoustics, the venue houses …
Exploring American Copper Buildings’ Three-Story Skybridge
Two dancing NYC towers connected at the hip by a pool with exquisite views
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RIBA International List of World’s Best New Buildings 2018
A biennial selection featuring some of the world’s best new—or recently completed—buildings, the RIBA International List 2018 comprises 62 individual buildings drawn from 29 countries. This list will get narrowed down to …
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Thailand’s Bamboo Sports Hall
Panyaden International School’s new 8,417-square-foot sports hall happens to be made entirely from bamboo. The school commissioned Chiangmai Life Architects to construct the center, with a design based on the lotus flower. …
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Kris Provoost Captures China’s Architectural Icons
In an impressive photo study called “Beautified China,” Beligan architect Kris Provoost has documented a bulk of the most extraordinary architectural phenomena in China. Provoost has been based in Shanghai for six …
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Zaha Hadid’s Spectacular Leeza SOHO Tower, Shanghai
One of four projects underway by Zaha Hadid Architects and SOHO China, the Leeza SOHO Tower promises to be a striking addition to Shanghai’s skyline. Currently under construction, when complete the building …