Word: architecturee
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: all
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
Since the start of the process to select a proposal for rebuilding the World Trade Center (WTC) site, the public has been captivated by the various schemes put forth by competing teams. Public interest in architecture has rarely, if ever, been so acute. What is most fascinating is the degree...
Vigorous debate will continue about the true meaning of a symbol, the proper definition of a monument, and the appropriate significance of a memorial. Associate Professor of Architecture and Urban Design Richard M. Sommer has called the entire process “a form of public therapy.�...
However laden with multiple meanings, the high-profile selection process has sharpened public perception of the larger role architecture can play within the public realm at an important civic moment. Many architects, however, are concerned about the unintended consequences of this intensive media coverage. If architects are seen merely as...
At its best, architecture serves the public by providing more than just shelter; architects’ creations become a large screen on which to project the wishes of the populace. But architecture has not taken up such a heroic cause for a long time. This time it may not meet...
INN STYLE The Hyatt Regency in Kathmandu has a swimming pool; the Yak and Yeti has a luxurious reputation. But what Kathmandu's Hotel Vajra lacks in televisions and high-speed Internet connections, it more than makes up for in charm, comfort and personality. A pleasant distance from the tourist...