Thursday, September 15, 2011 Adobe for Women Association

Blaanc Borderless and Caeiro Capurso Team Up to Tackle Rural

by Nicholas Tamarin | posted 11:00 am

Inspired by the work of Mexican architect Juan José Santibañez, the two youthful firms are joining forces with the affordable housing pioneer to start Adobe for Women Association, an organization that is planning the construction of 20 sustainable houses in the indigenous village of San Juan Mixtepec, in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca.

Thursday, September 8, 2011 Belluschi House

Portland Architecture + Design Festival To Kick Off October 1

by Ian Volner | posted 1:00 pm

The third-annual event, sponsored by the local AIA chapter, features tours, exhibitions, and more.

Friday, September 2, 2011 IFDA Crystal Ball 2011

IFDA Announces Residential Trend Forecast for 2020

by Ian Volner | posted 12:00 pm

The IFDA is unveiling the results of their latest Crystal Ball Survey, estimating we can all look forward to smaller houses with smaller rooms by 2020.

Friday, August 26, 2011 Horizontal Skyscraper

Steven Holl Wins American Architecture Award for Shenzhen Project

by Ian Volner | posted 12:05 pm

The architect’s “Horizontal Skyscraper” is being honored with the top prize from The Chicago Athenaeum.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011 phillip johnson glass house Todd Eberle

Architectural Photographer Todd Eberle to Speak at Glass House

by Deborah Wilk | posted 11:00 am

The lauded architectural photographer reminisces about his session at Phillip Johnson’s iconic home on August 18.

Friday, August 5, 2011 Gal Nauer Carlo Giorgetti

Gal Nauer and Giorgetti Create Penthouse Apartment at Plaza Hotel

by Ian Volner | posted 11:00 am

The Israeli architect turned to the Italian furniture manufacturer for the interiors at Penthouse 2009.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011 Ennis House

Ron Burkle Buys Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ennis House

by Ian Volner | posted 12:00 pm

The so-called “Playboy Billionaire” has acquired the landmark Los Angeles residence for $4.5 million.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011 AIA Barbie Dream House Competition

Architects Design the Real Barbie Dream House

by Deborah Wilk | posted 11:00 am

The famous doll’s legendary residence gets an overhaul in the AIA Barbie Dream House Design Competition.

Thursday, May 19, 2011 AIA HUD Secreatry Awards Magnolia

AIA and HUD Award Three Outstanding Housing Projects

by Ian Volner | posted 12:00 pm

The yearly AIA/HUD Secretary Awards, which recognize outstanding residential and institutional work serving underprivileged communities, were given to three offices for projects that span three distinct categories.

Friday, April 29, 2011 Kips Bay Decorator Show House 2011

2011 Kips Bay Decorator Show House Opens

by Ian Volner | posted 12:00 pm

The annual show house gets underway this week, as a batch of top-flight interior decorators strut their stuff in a 10,000-square-foot mansion on New York’s Upper East Side.