The permeability of so many national borders across Europe, and the exceptional impenetrability of a few so-called rogue states, have heightened concerns about security and identity, and also about the stranger, whether alien, immigrant or guest.
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Hospitality Begins at Home
The permeability of so many national borders across Europe, and the exceptional impenetrability of a few so-called rogue states, have heightened concerns about security and identity, and also about the stranger, whether alien, immigrant or guest.Very cool: Warming-hut designs win big at The Forks
The quintet of winners in The Forks's annual warming-hut competition are taking shape and should be in place and fully operational by the weekend along the newly opened river trail.The quintet of winners in The Forks’s annual warming-hut competition are taking shape and should be in place and fully operational by the weekend along the newly opened river trail.
Should architects design buildings as if they were Web apps?
David Galbraith has embarked on a fascinating journey, exploring the notion that the flow of people and their interactions inside buildings, is similar in design to the flow of data and user interaction of Web apps.David Galbraith has embarked on a fascinating journey, exploring the notion that the flow of people and their interactions inside buildings, is similar in design to the flow of data and user interaction of Web apps.
Great Spaces presents “Going Gaga with SANAA”
Can a building ever be compared to Lady Gaga?Can a building ever be compared to Lady Gaga?
NEW EXPRESSION On Housing in the App Store
SPARK Digital Media, the publisher for Tablets specialized in Architecture and Design has launched NEW EXPRESSION On Housing to the App Store.SPARK Digital Media, the publisher for Tablets specialized in Architecture and Design has launched NEW EXPRESSION On Housing to the App Store.
Redlining 2.0: Microsoft App Would Help You Avoid Blighted Areas—And Keep Them Blighted
Earlier this month, Microsoft revealed that it has patented a new app that would let pedestrians use GPS to navigate their way through a city.Earlier this month, Microsoft revealed that it has patented a new app that would let pedestrians use GPS to navigate their way through a city.
Gurjit Singh Matharoo at Global Observatory.
Architecture and product design are closely related. Matharoo Associates deal with both. For this reason they have structural engineers in their team.Architecture and product design are closely related. Matharoo Associates deal with both. For this reason they have structural engineers in their team.
The Battle for Bauhaus
Germany's famous Bauhaus school from 1919 to 1933 forged new boundaries in the art and design world and remains highly influential today. But its brand and legacy has been under threat for five decades from a large German-Swiss home goods retailer that took the title and trademark "Bauhaus" in 1960 and now has 190 stores around Europe.Germany’s famous Bauhaus school from 1919 to 1933 forged new boundaries in the art and design world and remains highly influential today. But its brand and legacy has been under threat for five decades from a large German-Swiss home goods retailer that took the title and trademark “Bauhaus” in 1960 and now has 190 stores around Europe.
Charles and Ray Eames Explain the Computer Revolution
Charles and Ray Eames, designers of the classic Eames lounge chair and major contributors to 20th century architecture and furniture designs, also dabbled in the mediums of film and animation.Charles and Ray Eames, designers of the classic Eames lounge chair and major contributors to 20th century architecture and furniture designs, also dabbled in the mediums of film and animation.
Dutch Treat: The U.N. Hires Rem Koolhaas to Remodel Its Watering Hole
Already housed in an architecture wonk’s dream, the United Nations is upping its design ante by tapping Rem Koolhaas and other Dutch stars to reinvigorate its interiors.Already housed in an architecture wonk’s dream, the United Nations is upping its design ante by tapping Rem Koolhaas and other Dutch stars to reinvigorate its interiors.
Google’s Newest Office Looks Like A Space Station With Foosball Tables
PENSON's giddy design looks like a movie set, but beneath the glamour, it's a place of work.PENSON’s giddy design looks like a movie set, but beneath the glamour, it’s a place of work.
Frank Gehry Creates 54th GRAMMY Awards Artwork
Artwork marries world-renowned architect's unique style with traditional GRAMMY iconographyArtwork marries world-renowned architect’s unique style with traditional GRAMMY iconography
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