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Michael Heizer’s Sprawling Land Art Piece, Called City, Opens Today in Nevada’s High Desert

Cathleen McGuigan

Ilana Herzig

September 2, 2022

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The maverick artist began work on his mythological sculptural work in the state’s Great Basin 50 years ago.

Marfa Modern: Artistic Interiors of the West Texas High Desert

By Helen Thompson with photographs by Casey Dunn

Laura Raskin

June 1, 2017

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Writer and editor Helen Thompson presents 21 case studies of the artistic utopia's domestic architecture.

Swartberg House by Openstudio Architects

Karoo Desert, South Africa

March 21, 2017

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A single-family home near the Karoo Desert in South Africa brings inhabitants closer to spectacular natural surroundings.

East-West/West-East by Richard Serra

Doha, Qatar

Miriam Sitz

October 16, 2015

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In the middle of the desert in Qatar, four enormous steel plates rise from the bleak landscape, oriented along an east-west axis over a half-mile stretch.

Desert Follies: Three Concrete Structures by Arata Isozaki

Ingrid Spencer

February 15, 2011

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Three desert structures, designed by Arata Isozaki, strip the house to its artful basics.

Desert City House by Marwan Al-Sayed Architects

Paradise Valley, Arizona

April 1, 2009

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A 7,500-square-foot residence situated on one acre of desert land.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 ICC CEU; 0.1 IACET CEU

Throughout this session, we will embark on a journey to discover the transformative potential of mindful material selection and the ingenious use of color palettes in interior design.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 ICC CEU; 0.1 IACET CEU

This course addresses critical knowledge needed to understand the role expansion joint systems perform within your projects.