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Timber structures are increasingly applauded as a sustainable alternative to the carbon-heavy production of concrete and steel. No longer the domain of houses and other small-scale buildings, wood now frames mid-sized buildings of various types and potentially high-rises in the near future.... John Hill

On March 11 the 2014 Venice Biennale curator Rem Koolhaas expanded upon the theme of Fundamentals and its three interlocking exhibitions: Absorbing Modernity 1914-2014, Elements of Architecture and Monditalia. John Hill

Pro bono, which literally means "for the good," is increasingly seen in the world of architecture as a source of excellent design. Many firms accept pro bono commissions as a means of expanding their creativity, recruiting and retaining employees, and creating strong ties with a...

The Chilean architect's design for the 14th pavilion in London's Kensington Gardens opens in June. John Hill

Curator Rem Koolhaas explains Fundamentals and its three interlocking exhibitions. John Hill

Canadian artists Caitlind r.c. Brown & Wayne Garrett have created installations, most notably CLOUD, from old incandescent bulbs. In a similar vein the duo realized NEW MOON for an arts festival in Lexington, Kentucky. NEW MOON is an interactive sculpture that exhibits the moon's phases,... John Hill

Reusing old buildings for new uses is one of the most environmentally responsible practices for architecture this century. A building need not be architecturally or culturally significant to be saved, and Congregation Or Hadash Synagogue in suburban Atlanta is a case in point. The setting...

The Metropolitan Museum of Art appoints Beatrice Galilee as Daniel Brodsky Associate Curator of Architecture and Design. John Hill

On February 28, the Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism/Architecture (UABB) was scheduled to wrap up its three-month run at the renovated Value Factory in Shenzhen, China (the exhibition was extended to March 14). We highlight some of the award-winning exhibits from the UABB. John Hill

Russian government officials are pushing for dismantling the famous 1920s tower designed by engineer Vladimir Shukhov. John Hill

Swedish artist Jonas Dahlberg's proposal is chosen to memorialize the 2011 attacks on Osla and Utøya, Norway. John Hill

Herzog & de Meuron's Parrish Art Museum on Long Island exhibits artwork in generous galleries capped by north- and south-facing skylight, bringing natural daylight to the artworks on display. Panelite's ClearShade IGU (Insulated Glazing... John Hill

Photographer Fong Qi Wei's articulated goal is to "'make special' via the medium of photography."  John Hill

The inaugural Docomomo US Modernism in America Awards have been announced. John Hill

How a building expresses the functions that it houses is just one of the many considerations architects need to take into account in the design process. Very few contemporary buildings make bold statements derived from function, but Arquitectonica's design for FIU's School of...

Julien De Smedt Architects receives the International Award from the Belgian Building Awards 2014. John Hill

China's ZhongRong Group announces the six architects shortlisted for the 21st century Crystal Palace John Hill

Designed to serve as both studio and residence for ceramics artist Koichiro Isezaki, architect Tamotsu Teshima’s House in Inbe blends quietly into its surroundings in the city of Bizen, Okayama Prefecture. Teshima’s work is characterized by attractive designs that draw their power...

A major gesture is not always needed. In further developing a campus that dates originally from the 1960s Dietmar Feichtinger shows that added value can be better achieved through restraint, carefully positioned cubes, and subtle facade rhythms than by the use of showy sculptural symbols.

If architectural creativity is an indicator, Nathalie Kosciusko-Morizet should be a favorite in the upcoming Paris municipal election, since she wants to turn a number of "phantom" Metro stations below the streets of Paris into concert halls, nightclubs, swimming pools, and even gardens. John Hill

The deal between the Port Authority and André Balazs Properties to transform Eero Saarinen's icon fizzles. John Hill

The Menil Institute released the plans by California's Johnson Marklee for the newest building on its 30-acre Houston campus. John Hill

Historic structures provide continuity with the past while providing canvases for contemporary interventions. In the restoration and expansion of an early-19th-century house in Lewes, Delaware, architect Robert M. Gurney echoed the three-story gable form of the original in the four...

Situated between the busy Bahnhofstrasse and the new railway station in the center of Aarau, Switzerland, is a cushioned canopy that seems to float like a cloud. Designed by Vehovar & Jauslin Architektur, the bus terminal's ETFE membrane creates a striking entry to the region. John Hill

A large part of incorporating sustainability into architecture is setting goals, many of them tied to carbon neutrality and looking decades in the future – 2030 is probably the most popular target year. At The Hotchkiss School in Connecticut, 2020 is the year for achieving a carbon...

For the sixth year in a row, Times Square Alliance has installed a three-dimensional heart in New York City's busiest public space for Valentine's Day. Brooklyn's Young Projects won the competition for the 2014 installation with Match-Maker. John Hill

New financing may enable the developer to realize the Santiago Calatrava-designed building that's been on hold since 2008. John Hill

Plans, elevations, sections and details comprise the typically hundreds of drawings needed to make a design understood so it can be built, so it can move from idea to reality. At a time when these drawings are evolving thanks to software and digital fabrication, Annette Spiro and David Ganzoni... John Hill

David Benjamin's Hy-Fi entry wins this year's Young Architects Program in New York City. John Hill

The late architect's contribution to Museum Island Hombroich near Düsseldorf, Germany, sits atop an unused NATO missile base. John Hill

Boulder is about 30 miles north and west of Denver, situated right at the edge of the Rocky Mountains. This proximity to the Rockies makes the natural peaks a desirable place for recreation but also something to appreciate and even emulate through architecture. Framing views of the mountains...

An integral feature of the brand new Terminal 2 at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai, designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), is the ceiling, which is made of 4,000 coffers manufactured by Formglas. John Hill

Santa Monica, California's Brooks + Scarpa Architects is known for a strong commitment to sustainable architecture that is often expressed on the outside of their buildings. Colorado Court, an apartment building from 2002, is an early example, covered in solar panels and 100% energy...

The results of the public voting for the Building of the Year 2013 on American-Architects are in, and the winner is the Glen Oaks Branch Library in New York, designed by Marble Fairbanks. John Hill

In 2011 a 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit near Christchurch, New Zealand, killing nearly 200 people and resulting in a residential "Red Zone" containing 16,000 homes slated for demolition. In response, Australian artist Ian Strange (aka Kid Zoom) created "Final Act," a multimedia... John Hill