Architecture Biennale 2014 – Press conference (old_10 March 2014)

Press conference of the 14th International Architecture Exhibition – Fundamentals. Venice, Ca’ Giustinian, 10 March 2014. Speakers: Paolo Baratta and Rem Koolhaas. post by la Biennale di Venezia Channel

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 […]

Building with the Orang Asli

Building a communal toilet and shower with a Orang Asli community in a Jahut village, Pahang, Malaysia. The project is a hybrid of exchange of knowledge and skill between traditional and modern. The idea is to provide a simple modern support to become the backbone for the indigenous crafts. Scaffolding is used as structure and […]

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 […]

Ethiopian Ancient Architecture and The Ethiopian History – Documentary

This video gives good explanation about the history of Ethiopia and its ancient Architecture. You can see the interrelation between thousands years old construction’s design is related to the 600 years old by DaveEthio

AGRIGENTO Sicily ITALY

Agrigento is a city on the southern coast of Sicily, Italy, and capital of the province of Agrigento. It is renowned as the site of the ancient Greek city of Akragas (also known as Acragas (Ἀκράγας) in Greek, Agrigentum in Latin and Kirkent or Jirjent in Arabic), one of the leading cities of Magna Graecia […]

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, […]

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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Tel Aviv Museum of Art – Museum as Genealogy, Preston Scott Cohen

The discussion between Preston Scott Cohen and Nicolai Ouroussoff, former architecture critic for the New York Times, will revolve around the Herta and Paul Amir Building, at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, by Preston Scott Cohen, Inc.   Preston Scott Cohen is the Chair of the Department of Architecture and the Gerald M. McCue […]