Context is discussed often in architecture. A project’s surroundings—whether a fabric of Cape Cod homes, a conglomerate of steel and glass high-rises, or the industrial vibe of a warehouse district—are a critical item on the design agenda. Should the architect mimic this context, use it as a point of departure, or ignore it and stand in protest?
Following up on Part 1 of our podcast entitled, “The Rhythm of Architecture,” here is more. Host Josh Cooperman starts with, “When you look at a Brutalist building’s exposed concrete, why can’t it last? If it’s taken care of, why can’t it last a thousand years?”
For my 200th essay (I congratulate myself for this achievement), I look inward: What does it mean to be accomplished, if one ever is?
J. Lo (as in Jennifer Lopez) is often called a “triple threat” or a more popular label, the “multi-hyphenate”—as in singer-dancer-actress, as in singer hyphen dancer hyphen actress. But I question her multi-use of hyphens.
This past November, I spent 10 days in Japan, my first time. Through a whirlwind of architectural sites, cultural discoveries and culinary adventures—I had the best of times, of which I present here twelve.
2024 was a good year of good work. The ten buildings listed below are forceful architectural designs, hailing from Australia, Belgium, India, Mexico, Spain and the UAE. Four projects are from China, and unintentionally, none from the U.S. Perhaps my tastes for the “best of” lean towards international voices or maybe we American architects need to catch up. Nonetheless, here we go.
Of his recent 464-page publication, author Oscar Asensio explains, “At Influencers | Architecture we show the professional careers of the most relevant and influential architects in the world. They offer us their experiences, ideas, knowledge and thoughts . . .”
