Architecture:

Making The Stage: Cincinnati’s S.C.P.A. Gets a New Home

Default Thumbnail I asked one student of the new S.C.P.A. (School for Creative and Performing Arts) what she would look forward to in the new building that open its doors this August and she said, “clean drinking water.” Another middle school student mentioned “stairs that won’t hurt”, in reference to the picturesque . . .continue reading: Making The Stage: Cincinnati’s S.C.P.A. Gets a New Home

10.08.19 | by Geoff  | No Comments

Architectural Products & Manufacturers:

de Young Museum by Herzog & de Meuron: The Copper Killer

alt text The de Young Museum designed by Jacques Herzog & Pierre de Meuron is both underwhelming and overwhelming. The structure’s interiors are underwhelming at best, and there are few spaces on the interior that capture the same spirit that is embodied by the structure’s unique exterior appearance. The exterior form and . . .continue reading: de Young Museum by Herzog & de Meuron: The Copper Killer

09.12.17 | by James  | 8 Comments

Architecture Book Reviews

Louis I. Kahn: Beyond Time and Style: A Life in Architecture

Default Thumbnail Louis I. Kahn: Beyond Time and Style: A Life in Architecture is not a monograph containing photos of Kahn’s masterpieces. Although it is technically a biography, Carter Wiseman offers readers something more. Wiseman manages to bring Kahn to life through his words.  It is a book that is about more . . .continue reading: Louis I. Kahn: Beyond Time and Style: A Life in Architecture

10.09.05 | by James  | No Comments

Path to Architectural Registration:

The REAL Answers to Questions About NCARB’s Fees Increase

Default Thumbnail In the spirit of one of my favorite Cincinnati radio personalities Earl Pitts: “Ya’ know what makes me sick? You know what makes me so angry?” Mostly the lack of integrity of every corporation in the United States. I am not talking about BP, which is equally disgusting, but today . . .continue reading: The REAL Answers to Questions About NCARB’s Fees Increase

10.07.21 | by James  | 8 Comments

Photo Gallery of Architecture:

Swan & Dolphin Gallery

alt text These images are the result of a walking tour at the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin resort hotel designed by Michael Graves.  Construction of this massive complex was completed in 1990 and is sited between two of Walt Disney World’s parks: Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.  Disney’s Hollywood Studios . . .continue reading: Swan & Dolphin Gallery

09.07.26 | by James  | One Comment