Architecture

Bull in China’s Shop

Bull in China’s Shop Bull in China’s Shop

The urbanization of China and infusion of Western forms amounts to a second Cultural Revolution.

Feb 4, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Michael Sorkin

The Fungibility of Air

The Fungibility of Air The Fungibility of Air

Real estate has become an extractive industry, mining the air for property.

Dec 18, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Michael Sorkin

Presidents and Libraries Presidents and Libraries

A blueprint for the Barack Obama presidential library.

Oct 8, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Michael Sorkin

Drawing the Line: Architects and Prisons

Drawing the Line: Architects and Prisons Drawing the Line: Architects and Prisons

A call for architects to refuse to design chambers of living death.

Aug 27, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Michael Sorkin

Ground Zero Sum

Ground Zero Sum Ground Zero Sum

The architecture of the new World Trade Center buildings emphasizes that their business is none of ours.

Jul 2, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Michael Sorkin

Hitler’s Classical Architect

Hitler’s Classical Architect Hitler’s Classical Architect

Why is Léon Krier defending anew the work of the Third Reich’s master builder?

May 21, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Michael Sorkin

MoMA’s Demolition Derby

MoMA’s Demolition Derby MoMA’s Demolition Derby

In defiance of its mission to preserve important works, the Museum of Modern Art has decided to raze the Folk Art building.

May 1, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Barry Schwabsky

The Trials of Rafi Segal The Trials of Rafi Segal

In Israel, an architectural competition and its winner have been sabotaged by the bad faith of its sponsors.

Apr 24, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Michael Sorkin

Save the New York Public Library! Save the New York Public Library!

The current renovation plan is too costly and will ruin the landmark 42nd Street building. A reasonable compromise is still on the table.

Apr 17, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Scott Sherman

Dreams Built and Broken: On Ada Louise Huxtable

Dreams Built and Broken: On Ada Louise Huxtable Dreams Built and Broken: On Ada Louise Huxtable

How an architecture critic made New York City her touchstone for discussions of public space.

Apr 15, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Alexandra Lange

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