A Silver Cloud in Shenzhen
MOCAPE in Shenzhen, the latest masterwork from Viennese architecture firm Coop Himmelb(l)au, hides an unusual secret inside its imposing geometrical walls.
Category: Architecture
Álvaro Siza Brings the Alhambra to Toronto
I spoke to acclaimed architect Álvaro Siza about his Visitor Centre, soon to be added to the site of the historic Alhambra in Granada, Spain, and the Toronto exhibition that chronicles its progress.
Will Bjarke Ingels Change the Architecture Game in Canada?
Copenhagen firm BIG now has three game-changing developments underway in Canada: a transformative mixed-use project in Toronto’s Fashion District, the Vancouver House high-rise and the Telus Sky Tower in Calgary.
Canadian Canoe Museum a Lesson in Building with the Landscape
Snaking along a side of the Trent-Severn Canal in Peterborough, Ontario, the low-slung, green-roofed building by Heneghan Peng Architects, with Kearns Mancini Architects, will connect to the water.
Wellness by Design
This Cholera Treatment Centre in Port-au-Prince, by MASS Design Group, shows how innovative design can literally save lives.
The Philosopy of Bureau Spectacular in Five Words
Jimenez Lai of Los Angeles-based Bureau Spectacular works at the intersections of architecture and design, possible and practical. Here are five words that reveal his unique take on humanizing architecture and keeping things interesting.
10 Architecture-Inspired Desserts From Around The World
When architecture and dessert-making come together, the results are especially sweet. Here are 10 architecture-inspired treats sure to tempt your palate.
Q & A with Lateral Office
The Toronto firm, which is representing Canada at the Venice Architecture Biennale, discusses its fascination with Nunavut and how architects can respond to the challenge of building in the North.
A First Look at Populous’s Fisht Stadium in Sochi
With the commencement of the Winter Olympics, all eyes will be on Populous’s Fisht Stadium in Sochi.