A Portrait of the Modern Architect: What Does an Architect Look Like in 2023?
Sarah Lambert
The field of architecture is evolving every day. New technologies, sustainability concerns, and social responsibilities have shaped the modern architect and altered the profession’s demographics when compared to generations past. ...
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ARCHITECTURE 5/18/2023The 50 Most Photographed Buildings Around the World
Sarah Lambert
What are the most iconic buildings around the world? The question will almost certainly elicit different responses if you ask an architect vs. the average traveler. As architects, we could each probably rattle off a list of more...
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ARCHITECTURE 5/9/2023Bosco Verticale: The Milan High Rise that Started a Green Revolution
Sarah Lambert
You’ve heard of tree houses, but what about tree skyscrapers? Bosco Verticale, also known as the “Vertical Forest” is a pair of residential towers in Milan, Italy conceived as a “home for trees that also houses humans and birds.”...
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ARCHITECTURE 4/26/2023The Legacy of I.M. Pei on His 106th Birthday
Sarah Lambert
Praised by many as one of the greatest modern architects, I.M. Pei boasts a robust portfolio of work, including East Building of the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. and the Grand Louvre (the large glass pyramid at the m...
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ARCHITECTURE 4/13/2023The Restoration of Notre Dame: Four Years Later
BIMsmith
Four years after the devastating fire that blazed through Paris’s Notre-Dame Cathedral, French officials confirmed last month that the reconstruction is on track to be completed by December 2024. While the reopening won’t coincide...
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ARCHITECTURE 3/9/2023These are the Tallest Buildings on Every Continent (Including Antarctica)
Dylan Kleintop
With advances in materials and construction technology throughout the last several decades, countries all over the world are forgetting the space race to take on a new rivalry: building the world's tallest skyscrapers. Having the...
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ARCHITECTURE 2/22/2023Battle for the Bears: A Look at the Plans Proposed for New Chicago Bears Stadium
The Chicago Bears have called Soldier Field home since 1971. However, ongoing discussions about the future viability of the stadium have escalated to new heights recently. The stadium holds only 61,500 fans, which is the smallest...
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