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08.19.08 Labor Day is almost here, so now is the time to enjoy the outdoors. August 23 is the last Summer Streets weekend, so be sure to celebrate car-free avenues...
Event: New York Infrastructure: Are New York's Airports Obsolete? Location: Museum of the City of New York, 07.30.08 Speakers: Charles Van Cook, PE -- Senior Vice...
Event: TimeZone, A Project by John Stuart Location: Van Alen Institute, 08.12.08 Speaker: John Stuart -- Van Alen Institute New York Prize Fellow Summer 2008 Organizers:...
As I was gearing up to watch the Olympics this year, I've been following the world record-speed development in China as it prepared for the opening ceremonies. I was...
In this issue: · Newsweek Moves to Hudson Square · Friends Seminary Expands, Modernizes · Flatiron Condos Caters to Animal Instincts · Plaza...
On August 20 at 9:00pm, Sundance Channel will premiere a six-part weekly documentary series, "Architecture School," about Tulane University's architecture school...
Building Brooklyn Awards 2008 Winners include: Center for the Urban Environment (CUE) Headquarters (Adaptive Re-Use) by Andrew Freireich Architect; Glenmore Gardens...
09.15.08 Call for Entries: RE:VISION -- RE:CONSTRUCT This competition seeks ways to create new types of structures and techniques, or renovate old ones. From planning...
08.05.08 August is here, and it's time to savor the last month of summer. There are so many places to go around town. For some ideas, see Kristen Richards' "Summer...
Event: New York City Plaza Program Information Session Location: Department of Transportation, 07.16.08 Speaker: Andy Wiley-Schwartz -- Assistant Commissioner, Office of...
Event: Restoration of Bauhaus Building Location: Museum of Modern Art, 07.09.08 Speakers: Winfried Brenne & Franze Jaschke -- Partners, Brenne Gesellschaft von...
In the last few weeks I was fortunate to get sneak-peaks of two projects. First, the recently opened (and oooh-inspiring) "Madagascar!" habitat. FXFOWLE Architects'...
Home Delivery at MoMA. Jessica Sheridan As much as I have learned about prefabricated housing, never have I seen a comprehensive overview spanning eras...
In this issue: · Visitors Will Experience Chanel Handbag... from the Inside · Light Reflects From Tribeca Rooftop · Canadians Renovate The...
The wonders of NYC nature never cease. Two new developments were announced in the last couple of weeks: Prospect Park Commemorative Tree Program. Prospect Park's...
This year's winners of the Public Design Commission (formerly the Art Commission) awards are: streetscape improvements, including an installation by Brian Tolle, on...
07.30.08: Designing the High Line: Gansevoort to 30th Street book launch party under the High Line. AIANY Executive Director Rick Bell, FAIA, (left) with Robert...
Oculus 2008 Editorial Calendar If you are an architect by training or see yourself as an astute observer of New York's architectural and planning scene, note that OCULUS...
07.22.08 With the hot, humid weather, I suggest staying cool in the city's many air-conditioned museums and galleries around town. Buckminster Fuller is at the Whitney...
In this issue: · Historic Preservation Faces Sustainability Hurdles · The Gang's All There: Attention to Materials Pushes Limits of Design · Rubber...
