Yearly Archives: 2013
It’s All About Gaudi…
As you are climbing uphill; what seems like a continuous climb throughout the many hills of Parc Guell, you bravely steel a glance or two downwards and think that this is it. This must be one of the more beautiful experiences of your life. Gingerly you take each step with your camera in hand, careful
A fictional tale about an architect and his career
A fictional tale about an architect and his career The end came for William some 1,800 miles and 26 years from where it all began. It’s an all too familiar scene. The partners gather, you’re “invited” to join them in the conference room. Eschewing eye contact, you’re told what a great employee you are, how
spbr Architecture – House in Carapicuiba, Brazil
House in Carapicuiba by spbr Architecture is set in a small valley far below street level. To design a house that provided for both living and work in this unique site, the architects created a multi-level structure that separates private and professional space. The entrance to the concrete and glass building, reached via a steel-grid
Does being an architect imply you’re creative?
Does being an architect imply you’re creative? I had someone remark recently that using the phrase “creative thinking” in my firm description was redundant because being an architect implies creativity. Is that true? We’ve all been in and seen our share of uninspired buildings that don’t deserve to be called architecture. A majority of the
Housing on the Rebound: Is it Better to Rent or Buy?
Unlike the stock market, which is setting at record highs, the housing market has yet to recover from the depths of the last recession. While real estate sales and prices are trending higher and are clearly better off than they were a few years (or even months) ago, a full recovery is still far off.
Our hearts are with everyone affected by yesterday’s tragedy.
From New York with love
AIA/NCARB Survey Shows Rosier Picture for Emerging Professionals
More interns are employed and getting licensed than during the throes of the recession. Read article http://www.aia.org/practicing/AIAB098254
These New Flood-Proof Buildings Designed by Garrison Architects Are Built To Survive New York’s Next Hurricane
After Sandy, the lifeguard stations on New York’s beaches were destroyed. But these new versions are built to withstand a storm–and might be a model for how to think about building better for the future. Jim Garrison is a busy man. Just before Christmas, his architecture firm got a call from New York City officials
What’s up, dock? Council approves Pier 57 restoration
The City Council has unanimously approved plans to redevelop the historic Pier 57 at 15th Street and the Hudson River, turning the eyesore into an urban, cultural and retail hub. The approval clears the way for construction to begin at the pier, which has served as a dock for ocean liners, a former MTA bus
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