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Hillside Haven: Lexton/MacCarthy Residence by Lorcan O'Herlihy Architects
Silver Lake, California: Grounded in the tradition of mid-20th Century modernism (and grounded by stringent building codes) a new house seems to "float" effortlessly above the canyons of Los Angeles.
by Kristen Richards May 2, 2002 | 
(Douglas Hill) |
The Master Plan for the New City of Modi'in, Israel by Moshe Safdie and Associates
Modi'in, Israel: An urban center rises within the contours of the land, not in place of them.
by Len Abelman April 29, 2002 | 
(Moshe Safdie Associates) |
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RTKL: Designing for the Consumer Revolution in Health Care
Planning and designing buildings that respond effectively to the New Consumerism helps clients deliver a newer, better kind of health care.
by Leeza Hoyt April 25, 2002 | 
(RTKL) |
And the Winners Are: 18 Projects Honored with Congress for the New Urbanism's Second Annual Charter Awards
All winners are infill projects - a positive trend, we hope.
by ArchNewsNow April 22, 2002 | 
(Congress for the New Urbanism) |
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Pritzker Prize (Surprise!?!): Glenn Murcutt, Sydney, Australia
A sole practitioner who treasures - and respects - the Australian environment wins what is considered the "Nobel Prize" in architecture.
by Kristen Richards April 18, 2002 | 
(Anthony Browell) |
Exhibition : "Laboratories" at the Canadian Centre for Architecture
Montreal: Six young architectural firms take over CCA galleries to explore the shape of things to come.
by ArchNewsNow April 15, 2002 | 
((c) Atelier in situ) |
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Custom Cuddles: Pawsenclaws & Co. by JGA, Inc.
Staten Island, NY: A retail environment for teddy bear lovers of all ages inspires gift-giving and supports the brand story (it's also a great setting for parties!).
by Kristen Richards April 11, 2002 | 
(Photo: Laszlo Regos Photography) |
Ruins Reclaimed: Scott and Montgomery Halls at San Francisco Theological Seminary by Architectural Resources Group
San Anselmo, California: Thoughtful planning and seismic engineering save two historically significant (and all but abandoned) buildings that have renewed campus spirit - and increased enrollment.
by ArchNewsNow April 8, 2002 | 
(Photo: David Wakely Photography) |
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Exhibition: "A New World Trade Center: Design Proposals" at the National Building Museum
If you missed this stunning, touching show in New York, you have until June to see it in Washington, DC.
by ArchNewsNow April 4, 2002 | 
(Courtesy of the architect and Max Protetch Gallery) |
Once Upon a Time: Cedar House Residence by Walker Architecture
Chapelhill, Scotland: An architect builds his own "enchanted cottage" that integrates traditional rural aesthetics with modern environmental technology - and he offers tours by appointment.
by Kristen Richards April 1, 2002 | 
(Photo: Simon Jauncey) |
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Greening a Build-to-Suit: National Wildlife Federation Headquarters by Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum (HOK)
Reston, Virginia: An environmental federation actually walks the talk of sustainable design.
by Kristen Richards March 25, 2002 | 
(Photo: Michael Houlahan/Hedrich Blessing) |
Exhibition: "US Design - 1975-2000" at the Denver Art Museum
A quintessential American city celebrates a quarter-century of American-based design.
by ArchNewsNow March 21, 2002 | 
(Photo: Bill O'Connor, Denver Art Museum) |
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High-Tech and High Light: Medtronic World Headquarters and Research and Education Facility by HGA
Fridley, Minnesota: A high-tech corporate campus demonstrates the power of design to turn corporate culture into a tangible asset.
by ArchNewsNow March 18, 2002 | 
(Photo: Assassi Productions) |
Tastings: Biltmore Winery by Little & Associates
Asheville, North Carolina: A converted dairy barn regains its historic presence.
by Kristen Richards March 14, 2002 | 
(Photo: Don Dubroff Photography) |
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INSIGHT: Critical Ingredients in Urban Placemaking
Successful public spaces, whether new, revitalized, or reclaimed, rely on a number of elements.
by Randall H. Shortridge, AIA, RTKL/Los Angeles March 11, 2002 | 
(Photo: Randall Shortridge) |
Fermenting Culture: Guinness Storehouse by Imagination and Robinson Keefe Devane (RKD) Architects
Dublin, Ireland: A global company affirms its commitment to its own home town.
by Kristen Richards March 11, 2002 | 
(Courtesy of Imagination) |
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