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Review of 'The Shenzhen Experiment: The Story of China's Instant City'

By Juan Du

Daniel Brook

August 4, 2020

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In a new book, architect Juan Du argues that the upstart city of Shenzhen, founded in 1981, has taken on a life of its own, far exceeding its planners’ blueprints.

Remembering Enric Miralles: Two New Books

Fabian Llonch

July 24, 2020

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Architect and educator Fabian Llonch reflects on his late mentor Enric Miralles, the Spanish architect and cofounder of EMBT Architects, who died 20 years ago in July. Two new books survey his work.

Review of 'Making Houston Modern: The Life and Architecture of Howard Barnstone'

Edited by Barrie Scardino Bradley, Stephen Fox, and Michelangelo Sabatino

Josephine Minutillo

July 11, 2020

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This Texas-sized tome presents a rich history of an “outsider” architect and individual, with stunning archival photography of the inventive buildings and interiors he designed.

Pandemic Gives New Meaning to the Phrase 'Virtual Reality'

Andrew Blum

July 7, 2020

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The digital world of video games like Animal Crossing: New Horizons has opened up a way of seeing architecture, writes author Andrew Blum.

Resources on Race and Architecture from the Architectural League of New York

June 12, 2020

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Resources for reading and viewing on race and architecture, compiled by Mario Gooden, with Mabel O. Wilson and the Architectural League staff

Review of "The Iconic Interior: 1900 to the Present"

By Dominic Bradbury

Wendy Moonan

June 10, 2020

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British design journalist Dominic Bradbury presents 100 influential residential interiors.

Photographic Portfolio: Nic Lehoux

June 4, 2020

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See images from the West Vancouver Art Museum's early 2020 exhibition "Presence & Absence: Nic Lehoux and Attilio Fiumarella."

Review of 'Building America: The Life of Benjamin Henry Latrobe'

By Jean H. Baker

Richard Korman

May 14, 2020

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This compendium explores the career of "America’s first architect and engineer."

Nine New and Notable Design Books

Suzanne Stephens

May 13, 2020

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A roundup of publications highlights new findings about the past and present.

Review of 'Villa of Delirium'

By Adrien Goetz

Suzanne Stephens

April 10, 2020

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Adrien Goetz’s fictionalized history of the actual Villa Kerylos on the French Riviera demonstrates both a convincing commitment to facts and a dramatic ability to animate characters, events, and settings of the past.

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Three Books on Frank Lloyd Wright

In celebration of the architect's 150th birthday, RECORD reviews three new books on Frank Lloyd Wright's life and work:

The Guggenheim: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Iconoclastic Masterpiece, by Francesco Dal Co
An Organic Architecture: The Architecture of Democracy, by Frank Lloyd Wright, with a new introduction by Andrew Saint
Travels with Frank Lloyd Wright: The First Global Architect, by Gwyn Lloyd Jones

Scroll through the slideshow below to read a mini-review of each.

Put the Pedal to the Metal

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 IACET CEU
May qualify for learning hours through most Canadian architectural associations

Sturdy, strong, and sustainable metal wall and roof panels are known for their durable and green features. Metal is almost unbeatable among building materials for its recyclable properties, and metal walls and roofs contribute to reduced energy consumption, as their well-known cool roofing properties reflect heat energy and absorb less heat, keeping buildings cooler and reducing air-conditioning costs.

Beyond Distance Learning and Hybrid Models

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 IACET CEU
May qualify for learning hours through most Canadian architectural associations

Restarting schools can be a catalyst to help us refocus our educational values – to engage students, teach relevant 21st century skills, and expand our ideas of teaching to encompass lifelong learning in the workforce. Remote learning and socially distanced classrooms are only the first steps to re-start education.

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Review of 'The Shenzhen Experiment: The Story of China's Instant City'

Remembering Enric Miralles: Two New Books

Review of 'Making Houston Modern: The Life and Architecture of Howard Barnstone'

Pandemic Gives New Meaning to the Phrase 'Virtual Reality'

Resources on Race and Architecture from the Architectural League of New York

Review of "The Iconic Interior: 1900 to the Present"

Photographic Portfolio: Nic Lehoux

Review of 'Building America: The Life of Benjamin Henry Latrobe'

Nine New and Notable Design Books

Review of 'Villa of Delirium'

IMAGE GALLERIES

Three Books on Frank Lloyd Wright

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