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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.