By Samuel Medina Metropolis, April 2014 “We like architecture,” says Garrett Ricciardi, with real sincerity. “We want to save architecture.” But from what? Ricciardi is one half of New York–based… Read more
Formal Renegades – Formlessfinder hopes to free architecture from its biggest overarching obsession
Williamson Chong Architects named recipient of RAIC's 2014 Emerging Architectural Practice Award
Canadian Architect April 8, 2014 The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) has announced the Toronto firm of Williamson Chong as recipient of its 2014 Emerging Architectural Practice Award. “The… Read more
CALA Survey – Announcement of Prize Winners!
The Canadian Architectural Licensing Authorities (CALA), would like to thank all members who participated in the Fall 2013 Survey of Practices and Survey of Newly Licensed Architects/Interns/Recent Graduates. As you… Read more
Annual Meeting: Members’ Forum and Members’ Motions
The Annual Meeting agenda allows for a Members’ Forum segment. In 2014, the Members’ Forum is scheduled before the end of the Annual Meeting, time permitting. If held, the Members’… Read more
Zaha Hadid Designs “City of Dreams” Hotel Tower in Macau
ArchDaily 28 Mar 2014 by Karissa Rosenfield Zaha Hadid Architects has designed a 40-story luxury hotel for Macau’s premier leisure and entertainment destination known as “City of Dreams.” Perceived as… Read more
Futuristic family home by Gonzallo Vaillo Martinez based on biogenetic forms
Deezeen Magazine March 24, 2014 Conceptual design for a family home by postgraduate architecture student Gonzalo Vaíllo Martínez features a fluid structural frame, a skeletal staircase and a skin incorporating… Read more
Governor General’s Award in Visual and Media Arts
Nominate! Do you know someone who deserves a Governor General’s Award in Visual and Media Arts? You could help determine who is a 2015 laureate by submitting a nomination or… Read more
GESAMTKUNSTWERK – A Curated Exhibition on Vancouver Architecture and City-Building
BY Angie Holubowich Vancity Buzz, March 21, 2014 You may not be able to say it, but Gesamtkunstwerk (pronounced ‘guess-amt-kunst-verk’) is best defined as the world through “total design” or … Read more
Hope through architecture
The Economist Mar 25, 2014 Jewish and Arab architects might one day share their heritage and skills. NOT only in 2013 did the building of Jewish settlements on the West… Read more
Shigeru Ban Wins the 2014 Pritzker Prize
By Carolina A. Miranda ARCHITECT 2014, March 24, 2014 The Japanese architect, known for his paper structures, is the 36th architect to win the industry’s highest honor. In 1994, 2… Read more