Major Museum Renovation Combines Dramatic Design with Much-needed Infrastructure Improvements

Energy efficient bronze replacement windows and curved vestibules By Matthew Fuller, National Sales Manager, Hope’s Windows, Inc. The Philadelphia Museum of Art broke ground on a major renovation in 2017. World-renowned international architect Frank Gehry designed the multi-million-dollar renovation, which is focused on opening up the museum’s interior with more public spaces, more room for […]

Babayants elevate the public spaces of two towers in the Republic residential district

Babayants Architects were commissioned to design the public spaces in two out of ten residential towers in the new Republic residential district in the heart of Moscow. Reds and Platinum are two towers placed on the same stylobate of a residential development in Moscow, both sharing the same inner courtyard and parking. Babayants had to […] The post Babayants elevate the public spaces of two towers in the Republic residential district appeared first on Architecture Magazine.

Plans aired for £250m Stockport neighbourhood under grade II*-listed viaduct

Mixed-use scheme to include 1,200 homes and public spaces celebrating local heritage

Property organisations urge government to tackle gender bias in NPPF revisions

A group of 18 property organisations have jointly written to housing secretary Michael Gove to emphasise the need for the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) to address the lack of consideration for women in public spaces.

NY Bridge Safety Summit Eyes Suicide Prevention Measures

New York State Bridge Authority and Office of Mental Health representatives gathered state lawmakers, local emergency response teams and community leaders for a suicide prevention summit last month to raise awareness, discuss better collaboration and review suicide prevention and emergency mental health response practices around the state’s vehicular and pedestrian bridges, parks and other public spaces.

Global Knowledge LeiFeng - Beijing Urban and Architecture Biennale 2020- An Interview with Thomas Heatherwick, 24092020

This is an interview series of The Beijing Urban Architecture Biennale (BUAB) 2020’s pilot exhibition, where 20 internationally renowned architects are invited. This video covers a talk by Thomas Heatherwick about Architectural design, covering strategy, technology, the design of the environments that surround us in the cities and even the nature in the world

Norman Foster Foundation - 'Future of Cities' - Ricky Burdett, 23112021

In this virtual dialogue on urban equity and sustainability, Norman Foster sits down with Ricky Burdett, director of LSE Cities and chief advisor for the 2012 London Olympics, on the importance of connecting cultural, political and economic aspects of cities along with the design of buildings and infrastructure.

Norman Foster Foundation - Future of Cities - Extended Trailer 23112021

In this series of ten virtual dialogues, Norman Foster considers the past, present and future of cities alongside the following leading experts:

Tideway London, TUNNEL VISION: Episode 7 - Creating new land in the Thames

With 24 construction sites, many right in the heart of London, how does the Tideway project create enough space to build the #SuperSewer? This episode of Tunnel Vision looks at how cofferdams are constructed, how fish are rescued as these structures are built into the Thames, and how some will be turned into new public spaces for London.

Architecture Foundation - The Barbican: A Middle Class Council Estate 17092015

The Barbican is one of the most remarkable housing estates in the world. Designed in the mid 20th century by British firm, Chamberlin, Powell and Bon and commissioned by the local authority, it is a unique chapter in the story of state-led architecture with much to teach us today. Written and presented by Phineas Harper. A co-production between The Architectural Review and the Architecture Foundation

What measures should be taken to minimize damage in a densely populated city environment?

MOXY: The Voice of Women in Infrastructure

MOXY is an online magazine platform targeting millions of women working in infrastructure from highways to alternative energy to broadband and public parks. The first publisher to curate multilingual content at this scale, MOXY empowers all women to have a bigger role in industries that offer rewarding, well-paying careers. In addition to featuring women at the helm of infrastructure projects and initiatives, the platform tackles leadership development, mental health, entrepreneurship, work-life balance, immigration, sexual harassment, and diversity — all as they relate to women who are navigating historically male-dominated interview processes, jobs sites, and board rooms. Who is speaking to the women, not just as a novelty within these industries but as players in them? Enter MOXY.