Architecture:

The Ascent by Studio Daniel Libeskind: Living in the Clouds

Default Thumbnail The Ascent at Roebling’s Bridge shows us the possibility of living in the clouds. The newest prestigious address in the Cincinnati area features distinguished high-rise living, a rarity in this area of hills, valleys and single-family homes. The Ascent presides on its small site in Covington, soaring above its dour . . .continue reading: The Ascent by Studio Daniel Libeskind: Living in the Clouds

10.05.17 | 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  | 5 Comments

Architecture Book Reviews

Cheap Piano: Renzo Piano Building Workshop 1966-2008

alt text I have always said that everybody loves the work of Renzo Piano, even his bad buildings. Until now, monographs and texts depicting the work of Piano were both expensive and outdated, highlighting popular older works of the RPBW.  Piano: Renzo Piano Building Workshop 1966-2008 is 528 pages of Renzo Piano . . .continue reading: Cheap Piano: Renzo Piano Building Workshop 1966-2008

09.09.08 | by James  | No Comments

Path to Architectural Registration:

An Intern’s Guide to Becoming an Architect, Lesson #1: NCARB & IDP

Default Thumbnail So, you want to be an Architect? The process of becoming an architect has become overly complicated since the days of Peter Keating and Howard Roark, but it is not impossible, yet. I have focused the last year of my life on obtaining my professional license, and may be deemed . . .continue reading: An Intern’s Guide to Becoming an Architect, Lesson #1: NCARB & IDP

09.12.02 | by James  | 6 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