There’s a paucity of architectural Christmas videos on the web - surprise surprise … but here’s a little nostalgia, good-will, and the trauma of reality - yes watch until the very end …

Merry Christmas everyone …

So this week not only do we have YouTube talking heads - but the real thing will be at a lecture theatre near you soon. Read the rest of this entry »

Green and TED: two fashions we can’t compete with. Here’s Norman Foster “Building on the Green Agenda” - past, present and future … Read the rest of this entry »

Another week another icon. This time French. Light, furniture, solidity, dialogue and tradition … Read the rest of this entry »

As we approach the end of year exhibition season with the usual goodies from Weltec, Massey and VUW design and architectural programmes some words from design gods and goddess seems appropriate. Read the rest of this entry »

For the ultimate office reception:

Looking through my latest version of Architects’ Journal I came across this little beauty! The office photocopier need no longer tremble at the thought of your next office party… Read the rest of this entry »

This last look at Ernesto Neto presents his well-known “Léviathan Thot” Panthéon, Paris (2006).

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