Why the Glowing Marble Facade of Ground Zero’s New Performing Arts Center Almost Never Happened
The Perelman Performing Arts Center, dedicated at the World Trade Center site in New York City today, is an architectural marvel—a floating cube with a translucent facade of patterned marble that glows like a light box at night. The striking design is so complex that even its architect… Continue reading
Rewriting Architecture: 10+1 Actions for an Adaptive Architecture
Contemporary thinkers from Hito Steyerl to Atelier Bow-Wow explore how architecture can adapt to―rather than replace―the existing built environment This volume considers existing urban contexts as an opportunity to use the potential of place, and the creativity of inhabitants and users, the power of the social and urban fabric to… Continue reading
Dudok by Iwan Baan ARTBOOK | D.A.P. 2021
Dudok by Iwan Baan Text by Iwan Baan, Lara Voerman. Through stunning aerial and street photography, Iwan Baan pays tribute to one of Dutch modernism’s most influential urban designers The celebrated Dutch architectural photographer Iwan Baan (born 1975) has dedicated his career to capturing the stories told by buildings. This… Continue reading
Balkrishna Doshi Architecture for the People exhibition | Floornature
The Vitra Design Museum hosts the first international retrospective of the work of Indian architect Balkrishna Doshi winner of the 2018 Pritzker Prize known as the “Nobel Prize” of architecture. Source: Balkrishna Doshi Architecture for the People exhibition | Floornature The exhibition “Balkrishna Doshi: Architecture for… Continue reading
bengal stream: discover the vibrant architecture scene of bangladesh
for many people, bangladesh is synonymous with environmental disasters, major traffic congestion, and inhumane working conditions. however, thanks to a major new publication, that could all be about to change. titled ‘bengal stream’, the book presents — with the help of iwan baan’s expert photography — an extensive overview of… Continue reading
Steven Holl’s ethereal Maggie’s Centre truly embraces its surroundings – Archpaper.com
After an arduous journey, Steven Holl‘s Maggie’s Centre is finally open. The new $10 million London care center, as with all Maggie’s Centres, will offer free emotional and practical support to cancer patients. This particular center, however, was marred by controversy—not something you would expect from a building designed to help sick… Continue reading
Steven Holl unveils Maggie’s Centre in London | Wallpaper*
Check matte: Steven Holl creates a glowing Maggie’s Centre in London Steven Holl unveils Maggie’s Centre in London | Wallpaper*… Continue reading
In Our Time: A Year of Architecture in a Day | The Metropolitan Museum of Art
December 9th, 2017: Speaking at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York: In Our Time: A Year of Architecture in a Day | The Metropolitan Museum of Art… Continue reading
S AM Schweizerisches Architekturmuseum
From the 2nd of December 2017 to the 6th of May 2018, the Swiss Architecture Museum S AM is presenting the exhibition ‘Bengal Stream: The Vibrant Architecture Scene of Bangladesh’, curated by Niklaus Graber, Andreas Ruby and Viviane Ehrensberger.Photographs by Iwan Baan. Produced in cooperation with the Bengal Institute for Architecture,… Continue reading
The Daily Edit – Iwan Baan: Architectural Digest | A Photo Editor
A Photo Editor: The Daily Edit – Iwan Baan: Architectural Digest… Continue reading
Moscow goes for green with the extensive new Zaryadye Park | Wallpaper*
Wallpaper*: Moscow goes for green with the extensive new Zaryadye Park… Continue reading
Inside Zaryadye Park: Moscow’s first public park for 50 years is a soaring success
THE TELEGRAPH: Inside Zaryadye Park: Moscow’s first public park for 50 years is a soaring success… Continue reading