Architectural Design (and Philosophy) with Norman Foster
December 11, 2014
Sir Norman Foster (image by Nigel Young via The European)
“Architecture is an expression of values.”
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Beleschenko’s Colored Glass Panes in Liverpool
December 4, 2014
Rendering of Beleschenko’s art glass for the new Royal Liverpool University Hospital (image via NHS)
What could colored glass panes, the Beatles, and healing have in common? If you’ve followed my blog for any length of time, you probably know my answer – which is, in short, everything!
A Vital Art Collection Saved
November 27, 2014
The “Rivera Court” at the Detroit Institute of Arts (via DIA Photography blog)
Amidst the many tragic events in the news these days, it’s always nice to remember that hopeful things are still happening too.
A Tinted Glass Facade That Inspires Play
November 20, 2014
Night view of Sports Center by KOZ Architects (Image via TheCoolist)
Would your kids be more motivated to play and get exercise if they could be immersed in fun, bright colors while doing so?
Glass Ceiling and Walls to Compliment Glass Art
November 13, 2014
Rendering by Thomas Phifer and Partners (Image via ArchDaily)
Well, it’s always nice to see glass art making headlines.
Glass Panels on the Beach
November 4, 2014
Avenida Cresta house by Jonathan Segal (image via Architizer)
How would you like to live in a beach house made largely out of glass panels?
The Grand Glass Facades of Berlin’s Sony Center
October 30, 2014
Berlin’s Sony Center (image via Wikipedia)
If you’ve been to Berlin in the past 15 years, then you’ve no doubt seen the incredible transformation of Potsdamer Platz that helped reinvent the city in the wake of many tumultuous decades.
Gehry’s New Glass Walls in Paris
October 28, 2014
Louis Vuitton Foundation Museum, designed by Frank Gehry (image via NYT)
Have you been hearing all the buzz about the new museum that opened in Paris this week?
Architectural Design As Costume
October 14, 2014
Architects dressed as the buildings they designed (via NYT)
If you’re in need of Halloween costume inspiration, look no further.
The Healing Potential of Architectural Glass
October 9, 2014
Architectural glass concept by Steven Holl (via Arch Daily)
This past summer, the City of London Planning and Transportation Committee passed a resolution to grant planning and listed building consent for a new Maggie’s Centre (a charity which provides practical, emotional and social support for individuals with cancer) at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital.