Monthly Archives: November 2008
Is the Dubai Bubble Starting to Burst?
By C.J Hughes, Architectural Record Dubai has attempted to set itself apart with the world’s tallest building (Burj Dubai) and largest urban development (Dubai Waterfront). But in terms of fallout from the current economic crisis, the Middle Eastern city may … Continue reading
3 questions on 3 things about the 3rd spore pavilion to the 3 curatorial team members.
Adib spoke to the 3 teams that made up the main curatorial body and asked them 3 questions each to dig a little deeper into thoughts of being involved in the creation of the pavilion. Continue reading
A wine cellar that goes against the grain
Artisans Cellar, Singapore -Â Zijia Wong, World Architecture News.com In a typical wine shop, you would be pulling out all stops to get the owner to show you his/her finest stash, which would usually be hidden from public view in the … Continue reading
In Qatar, an Art Museum of Imposing Simplicity
by Nicolai Ourousoff, DOHA, Qatar — There is nothing timid about the ambitions of the new Museum of Islamic Art that opens here next week. Rising on its own island just off the city’s newly developed waterfront corniche, it is the centerpiece … Continue reading
Architect seeks to share passion for Japan’s cultural heritage through unique guidebook
Taking a structural stance on culture -Â Keisuke Okada, Japan Times It was at the groundbreaking ceremony of Osaka’s Breeze Tower in the spring of 2006 that architect Yuichiro Edagawa met a German woman by the name of Sybille Fanelsa and … Continue reading
A chat with Fernando Menis
We speak to Spanish architect, Fernando Menis and find out about how he makes spaces and also his advice for younger designers. Continue reading
Archifest 08: The Summary
An introduction to our Archifest coverage. Continue reading
International Highrise Award 2008
Frankfurt / Main, November 14, 2008 Lord Norman Foster receives prize in Frankfurt’s Paulskirche New York’s Hearst Headquarters Tower designed by Foster + Partners has won the International Highrise Award 2008, which is worth EUR 50,000. The award was bestowed … Continue reading
Baguio takes second look at Burnham Plan
By Vincent Cabreza Philippine Daily Inquirer First Posted 00:15:00 11/12/2008  BAGUIO CITY – This city, the country’s undisputed summer capital, was designed by Chicago-based architect Daniel Burnham to host 25,000 residents in 1906. Officially chartered in 1909, Baguio will … Continue reading
El-Croquis goes Digital
Tropolism -Â El Croquis is offering digital versions of its magazines. In one swoop the twin problems of acquiring and storing their oversize formats is disappeared. Of course you don’t get the pleasure of having a huge page with a flawless … Continue reading
Architours – Night Tours
FIVEFOOTWAY contributor, Bin, went on her first night Architour, and shares her impressions of it. Continue reading
WOHA wins two out of three international awards at Australian National Awards in Architecture
WOHA has won two out of three international archi awards at the Australia National Awards in architecture, alongside PTW’s Watercube National Swimming Centre in Beijing, China. The Jorn Utzon Award for International Architecture Watercube National Swimming Centre Beijing – CSCEC … Continue reading
MIPIM’s ‘drawing-board’ awards set for seventh successful year: Architectural Review continues search for the icon of tomorrow
10th November 2008 For the seventh year running the MIPIM Architectural Review Future Project Awards competition, which brings good quality architectural design centre stage at the annual property conference in Cannes, has opened its call for entries, with the final … Continue reading
Neglected: Vital fields of study
Architecture Inside Out By Mohamad Tajuddin Mohamad Rasdi – There are two areas of architectural study that are neglected locally, to the detriment of all who use the services of an architect, from town planners to the individual planning a … Continue reading
Can shopping centres be used to regenerate cities?
BDOnline.co.uk – Yes, directly and as a catalyst, says Hammerson’s director of retail development Robin Dobson, but architect Ptolemy Dean prefers a return to traditional streets… One wonders if the shopping centre is an equally ‘effective’ agent in the continued … Continue reading




