Sorkin specialized in projects in and around cities with particular focus on sustainability, flexibility and cohesiveness with nature. He designed environmental spaces in Hamburg, Germany, New York, numerous cities in China, and tens of other cities around the world.
Read MoreHow Coronavirus Could Impact Architectural Design
“Some [employers] may find that they only need half as much space as they did before, and that they only need a physical office for staff meetings and in-person client meetings…This health crisis could possibly have a long-term effect on how important a home office—or at least a working nook—is in residential design.”
Read MoreArchitectural Firms, Schools Use Laboratories to Make Medical Supplies
At Columbia University, librarians wanted to make use of their 3D printers. They recruited the help from experts at the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation to help them design face shields for medical professionals.
Read MoreArchitects Spring into Action to Build Emergency Structures During Global Pandemic
The pandemic hit especially hard in Italy, with hundreds of thousands of cases reported. Architect Carlo Ratti has come up with what he calls CURA: Connected Units for Respiratory Ailments. The pods are intensive care units housed in old shipping containers.
Read MoreLove It or Hate It: Opinions Split on New York City’s Vessel Sculpture
The 16-story climbable design by architect Thomas Heatherwick is the focal point of Hudson Yards, the largest mixed-use private real estate development in U.S. history. The expanse features luxury apartments, restaurants, shopping and lodging.
Read MoreArchitects Building “Vertical Forest” in Egypt
Stefano Boeri and his team have taken on plans to build and install a series of seven-story vertical forests in the Egyptian city of Cairo. The building will be used for apartments and will also feature shopping and dining real estate.
Read MoreDubai Creek Harbour: A Neighborhood of Innovative Architecture
The developers, Emaar Properties, have particular interest in creating architecture that fuses creativity, cutting-edge technology, innovation and design. Engineer and architect Santiago Calatrava has already been selected to create a tower that will serve as the centerpiece at Dubai Creek Harbor.
Read MoreWorld-Famous Architect, known for Pyramid at Lourve, I.M. Pei dies at 102
His buildings are simplistic, inviting, elegant and iconic. He’s also known for his use of geometry and light. He was a leader in designing cultural institutions and cultural center points. He’s won every notable architectural award, including the Pritzker Prize. Judges at the time said Pei created “some of [the century’s] most beautiful interior spaces and exterior forms.”
Read MoreNew York City Selects Finalists for Big Ideas for Small Lots Competition
Space is a hot, and expensive, commodity in New York City and housing is in short supply. Mayor Bill de Blasio wants to address affordable housing shortages by utilizing smart architectural design. Thus, the Big Ideas for Small Lots NYC design competition was born. The challenge was organized by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development and the American Institute of Architects in New York. The design competition tasks architects with imagining spaces that maximize space on small, city-owned lots.
Read MoreSpotlight on Architecture: Kansas
Nestled in the northeast part of Kansas is Lawrence, a city known for its iconic main street, Massachusetts Street. Massachusetts Street, known to locals as Mass Street, or Mass, is a top destination for Kansas travelers on TripAdvisor.
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