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Today's News - March 9, 2006

We lose a master of modernism and tributes abound. -- It isn't the architecture that's keeping Kimmel from being successful. -- Two takes from both sides of the pond re: Richard Rogers brouhaha: NYC Jewish groups seem satisfied but some politicians won't let go. -- New Urbanists better not open their door too wide to modernists. -- Berlin's grand new railway station almost ready for its close-up while the architect sues. -- Switching tracks with architects for NYC's Farley Post Office transformation. -- Gambling for London Hippodrome salvation. -- A medical building boom for Stanford University. -- Graham Foundation names new director (a woman - and from NYC - double-gasp!). -- Sottsass as a master of delight. -- Study finds international job assignments will have significant implications for housing and destination services.

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Obituary: Harry Seidler dead at 82: His unwavering belief in modernism transformed the Sydney skyline, starting with Australia Square, in 1967. [slide show]- Herald Sun (Australia)

When Harry met Sydney: People either loved or hated the architect and his work. But then Harry Seidler was never one for dithering over opinions. By Elizabeth Farrelly- Sydney Morning Herald

Towering figure lifted architecture to new heights: Harry Seidler...fought for the modernist style, and won...- The Age (Australia)

The fiction in Kimmel's lawsuit settlement: It's a sad moment when your organization's raison d'etre comes in the form of a statement released by your lawyers...Rafael Viñoly got the apology he wanted...There's nothing in the architecture to prevent the building from serving its intended purpose.- Philadelphia Inquirer

British Architect Fights To Hold Contracts: Top pols seeking more anti-boycott assurances from would-be Javits Center designer; Jewish groups satisfied. -- Richard Rogers- The Jewish Week (NYC)

Israel-Palestine conflict engulfs Rogers's $1.7bn New York project: By yesterday afternoon, Lord Rogers' words seemed to have placated several of his critics.- Guardian (UK)

Developing the New Urbanism: Providence could serve as a classroom for New Urbanist aspirations. ...The CNU should be careful not to open the door too wide to modernists.- Providence Journal (Rhode Island)

Just a Rail Hub? Or a New Sort of Compass for Europe? After 10 years and $850 million, Berlin's new main train station is scheduled to open...[architect] Meinhard von Gerkan...is so unhappy about some modifications of his plan made by the German Railway that he is suing to have the original plan respected. -- von Gerkan, Marg + Partners- New York Times

Switching Tracks: The folks in charge of transforming New York's historic James A. Farley Post Office into a welcoming new train station seem to be changing architects like Mr. Rogers changed shoes; and Vanishing Act: The number of affordable apartments continues to dwindle. -- Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum/HOK; Skidmore, Owings & Merrill/SOM- Wall Street Journal

Casino plans for London Hippodrome could save Frank Matcham [1900] design -- Scott Brownrigg- The Stage (UK)

Stanford med school prescribes five new buildings: $89 million Learning and Knowledge Center to kick off a medical building boom...NBBJ will also help craft a master plan for future development of the medical school...- San Francisco Business Times

Chicago architecture fund picks 1st woman director: Sarah Herda, director of the Storefront for Art and Architecture [NYC]...will become director of the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts. By Blair Kamin- Chicago Tribune

The master of delight: For 65 years, Ettore Sottsass' designs have turned the world on its head. And he's not done yet. [slide show]- Los Angeles Times

Survey Finds Business Expansion, Multi-Nationalism Spur International Job Assignments: "The most significant implication of these findings will be in housing and destination services"- RIS Media

Green Design as Great Design: The Architecture of Sustainability: A design competition and conference seek to merge technical ingenuity and compelling design. -- Bruder; Gang; Mazria; Timberlake; etc. [images]- ArchNewsNow

-- Competition winner: Steven Holl Architects: Cité du Surf et de l’Océan, Biarritz, France
-- Philippe Starck: Yoo Adelgade, Copenhagen, Denmark

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