Joseph Disponzio, ” On the Theoretical and Practical Development of Landscape Architecture”

Exploring the transformation of the modeling of land from garden-making to landscape architecture, this lecture by Joseph Disponzio will establish the intellectual origins of landscape architecture in relation to the new garden practices that emerged during the 18th century, and the texts that codified these practices, amid Enlightenment-era changes in the understanding of nature. Disponzio […]

BUDAPEST – Landscape Architecture

The history of Budapest began with Aquincum, originally a Celtic settlement that became the Roman capital of Lower Pannonia. Hungarians arrived in the territoryin the 9th century. Their first settlement was pillaged by the Mongols in 1241–42. The re-established town became one of the centres of Renaissance humanist culture in the 15th century. Following the […]

The Russian Empire’s Architecture

“At the height of its power the Russian Empire stretched across 15 times zones, incorporated nearly 160 different ethnicities, and made up one sixth of the entire world’s landmass. What started as a few small principalities was shaped into an indomitable world power by the sheer force of its leaders. However, building the infrastructure of […]

Strategic Urban Design, Planning and Remaking the City – Rod Simpson

Calls for a greater emphasis on strategic planning beg the question of how the public can be better engaged, and how one possible future for a place can be compared to another. Rod Simpson outlines the idea of ‘strategic urban design’ as the basis for integrating planning, design and community engagement, using ‘real-time’ modeling of […]

Toyo Ito: A Conversation on Japanese Architecture

A lecture and conversation on Japanese architecture with world-renowned architect, Toyo Ito. This event was a part of the UC Berkeley Center for Japanese Studies’ 50th Anniversary program of events  Co-sponsored by: Center for Japanese Studies, Department of Architecture, and the Berkeley Art Museum.   post by UCBerkeleyEvents

Landscape and Architecture – New York

New York City, with a Census-estimated population of over 8.4 million in 2013, is the most populous city in the United States. Alone, it makes up over 40 percent of the population of New York State. It is known for its status as a center for finance and culture and for its status as the largest […]

Emerging Practices in Mexican Architecture

Daniel Lopez received his degree from La Salle University and established his own firm in 1994. His work has included numerous institutional buildings for the Harp Helu Foundation in Oaxaca and a recent series of single family houses. His design focus is on the reinterpretation of modern architectural patterns in Oaxaca and the landscape. Renata […]

Alastair Parvin: Architecture for the people by the people

Architect Alastair Parvin presents a simple but provocative idea: what if, instead of architects creating buildings for those who can afford to commission them, regular citizens could design and build their own houses? The concept is at the heart of Wikihouse, an open source construction kit that means just about anyone can build a house, […]

Building communities through architecture: Jeanne Gang at TEDxMidwest

MacArthur Prize winning architect, Jeanne Gang enlightens the audience as to the significant role that architecture plays in building communities. From Aqua (an elegant Chicago Skyscaper) to Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo, Gang’s architectural creations have become an integral part of the lives of the people who experience them each day. In the spirit of ideas […]

Clean Lines, Open Spaces: A View of Mid-Century Modern Architecture in USA

“Clean Lines, Open Spaces: A View of Mid-Century Modern Architecture,” a new documentary produced by AETN’s Mark Wilcken, focuses on the construction boom in the United States after World War II. Sometimes considered cold and unattractive, mid-century modern designs were a by-product of post-war optimism and reflected a nation’s dedication to building a new future. […]

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Building Communities Through Architecture – Studio Gang Architects

MacArthur Prize winning architect, Jeanne Gang enlightens the audience as to the significant role that architecture plays in building communities. From Aqua (an elegant Chicago Skyscaper) to Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo, Gang’s architectural creations have become an integral part of the lives of the people who experience them each day.   post by Tedx Talks