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Review: Chicago Architecture Biennial 2017
30 November 2017Chicago’s second architecture biennial (16 September 2017 – 7 January 2018) has a core, slightly mystifying, theme of ‘Make New History’, discovers Herbert Wright
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'We wanted it to feel like a carved thing': Zeitz MOCAA by Heatherwick Studio
27 November 2017On Cape Town’s Waterfront in 2005 Thomas Heatherwick was introduced to two redundant grain silo buildings. Now Heatherwick Studio has transformed the structures into a unique public art gallery — the largest dedicated to contemporary African art, with an awe-inspiring cathedral-like atrium
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The Simpson’s Family Home in 8 Popular Architectural Styles
27 November 2017One of America’s most well known TV homes – 742 Evergreen Terrace, Springfield – has been re-imagined in eight popular architectural styles.
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Review: Rachel Whiteread at Tate Britain
26 November 2017Tate Britain’s major exhibition on Rachel Whiteread spans three decades of the British artist’s work — with mixed success
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Talks announced for ARCHITECT@WORK 2018
23 November 2017With the theme of light encompassing ARCHITECT@WORK 2018, an impressive list of industry experts has been called forth for an interesting, thoughtful range of talks.
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Time to knock on wood – the Wood Awards 2017 winners are revealed
23 November 2017Held on the 21st November at the Carpenter’s Hall in London, the Wood Awards 2017 has once again surpassed its aim in recognising, encouraging and promoting outstanding design, craftsmanship and installation – with a razor sharp focus on the use of wood.
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Hidden depths: Tate St Ives by Jamie Fobert Architects
17 November 2017The initial design by Jamie Fobert Architects for a much-needed extension to Tate St Ives was abandoned after fierce local objection — but the practice was able to address the site again, this time coming up with a design that artfully embeds the extension in the cliff face
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A magnificent eye – the public library designed by MVRDV
14 November 2017In collaboration with local architects TUPDI, MVRDV have competed the Tianjin Binhai Public Library in a record breaking time of only three years.
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California dreaming: exploring the visions of the SCI-Arc graduates
14 November 2017As a juror at the Southern California Institute of Architecture’s Graduate Thesis Weekend, Herbert Wright got an insight into the future of architecture as seen by its would-be practitioners
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Perkins+Will’s proposed wooden skyscraper is exploring timber’s potential
13 November 2017With proposals for timber skyscrapers becoming more prevalent around the world, Perkins + Will join forces with Thornton Tomasetti and the University of Cambridge to develop plans for The River Beech Tower, Chicago.