Urbanism
Living Bits and Bricks
From brick to rare earth metal, the elements of our architecture - though remaining geological in origin - have evolved to the point of bursting into life, rather than merely mimicking biological form. This presages a brave new feedback-fuelled world where we don’t just inhabit our architecture but integrate with it
A radical new masterplan for Doha
Part of the Qatari capital of Doha is being redeveloped to reconnect with the traditional urban patterns and textures of historic Arab cities
Investigating the redevelopment of India’s most famous informal settlement, Dharavi
Following a visit to Mumbai’s largest informal settlement, the AR reports on the government’s plan to displace residents when it redevelops Dharavi
Grand plans are afoot in Earls Court as Terry Farrell reveals his masterplan
Masterplanning is not big architecture, as Terry Farrell’s winning proposal for the competition to redevelop London’s Earls Court illustrates
Medieval roots meeting modern interventions add piquancy to Ghent's urban condition
Flemish practice Robbrecht en Daem is applying a sense of pragmatism and delight to its major renovation of ghent’s public squares
Las Vegas, USA – MGM's $8.5 billion development, CityCentre
The most expensive development in US history tries to redefine junkspace urbanism on the strip
Wouter Vanstiphout of Crimson Architectural Historians on how Rotterdam’s Biennale is giving impetus to a new set of urban plans
Maakbaarheid, a uniquely Dutch concept of social improvement through architeture, has given impetus to a set of new urban proposals for the Rotterdam Biennale
New York practice WORKac takes 49 urban designs back to the drawing board
A New York practice standardises some of the most famous urban design proposals in history, with eye-opening results
Energy: zero impact
This new exhibiton is only the second so far to be developed just by the Maxxi’s curatory staff. Zaira Magliozzi writes on whether it meets the expectations of the new museum
Clique within a clique
The artistic indiviualities of members of The Independant Group created potent synergies
Gray Matters
As the enigmatic Eileen Gray benefits a full retrospective, Andrew Ayers asks whether it reflects on her character
Pedagogy: Politecnico di Milano, Italy
A wealth of professional connections and habit to defy tradition fuels this Italian powerhouse, Matthew Barac reports from the world design capital
Refugee Cities: Under the sheltering sky
What happens when temporary structures become inadvertantly permanent? Manuel Herz’s new book addresses this situation occuring in North African refugee camps
Walter Gropius
The Bauhaus reduced even to its own door handles is considered to be Gropius’ greatest achievements.
Academic Painter: Scolari & Representation
The trajectory of the non-building architect Massimo Scolari
Architecture for Dogs
Architecture for Dogs asks world-class architects and designers to work at the canine scale
