RIBA Journal’s Post

Wentworth Institute of Technology Professor Mark Pasnik spoke with NBC Boston about Boston City Hall gaining landmark status. In the interview, he discusses the building’s brutalist style and the controversy surrounding its design. Pasnik, an architecture professor at Wentworth and an expert in the Brutalist style, tells NBC that City Hall is the most influential building built in the United States during the era of concrete modernism. Read more and watch the interview: https://ow.ly/fWsJ50UvlrN #WentworthInstituteofTechnology #UniversityofOpportunity #Architecture

Explore the imaginative vision of Carleton University architecture students for LeBreton Flats: a circular bridge, ferris wheel, and more! This innovative approach challenges traditional city planning. What's your bold idea for urban development? https://buff.ly/3UXHWcB #Architecture #UrbanPlanning

"a post-war haven for modernist architecture, green spaces and community living." Thanks Creative Boom for a brilliant article on the process and challenges behind 'Modern Buildings in Blackheath and Greenwich'. Read the full article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eTS_EVkj

From the start of my architecture gig in 2001 (!), I went in with the belief that individual buildings tell larger stories about their cities and regions. Here, in one of my last pieces as the San Francisco Chronicle urban design critic, I use 11 structures to look at how 21st Century S.F. has changed, and some of the underlying forces at work (seismic protection, for example, and the need for affordable housing). Let me know what you think! https://lnkd.in/gW78PyCT

The new urban focus on whole cities and towns brings a fresh approach to the art and craft of architecture. Urbanists design buildings that put placemaking first and often work with the "missing middle" of building types that most contribute to urban vitality. https://lnkd.in/ekE7-JDP

“Form not Content Dictates the “Smart” City” by Dhiru A. Thadani. “Future neighborhoods and cities must be designed as if there is no or little external energy available, similar to the places that tourists continue to admire and visit. Places that are livable without excessive energy demands and where beauty prevails. Environments where the urban pattern encourages walking as the primary form of transportation to access human needs. Where civic life thrives and daily human interaction is serendipitous.” Read the article: https://lnkd.in/dJQFCzdF #urbanism #traditionalarchitecture #traditionalurbanism #urbandesign #urbanplanning #smartcity #citymaking #architecture

The idea of municipal architects in the UK generally conjures a particular era in our minds. The 1960s and 70s were a time of bold public building programmes. But, has the heyday of municipal architecture passed? Holly Lewis looks back to the future for TheMJ on her newest role as Town Architect for London Borough of Hackney where she is supporting the council’s existing in-house design teams in the delivery of an exciting range of programmes and projects. How can we re-invent the town/city architect role for the current local authority climate in 2024? 👀 https://lnkd.in/etV6R5sg #townarchitect #purpose #designchampion #London #Stadsarkitekter

As one of the fastest-growing regions in the UK, Yorkshire’s property market is vibrant, offering a unique blend of historic and modern architecture, thriving business hubs, and high-potential investment areas. In our latest blog, we share our step-by-step guide for navigating commercial property development in Yorkshire. Read more here: https://ow.ly/Hkar50UrPEy

Check out this upcoming webinar by NSI for architects! The more you know ;)

🏙️ #TimeCapsuleThursday: St. Louis’ Modern Marvels and Architectural Evolution 🏙️ St. Louis has embraced modernity while maintaining its rich architectural heritage. The Gateway Arch, an iconic symbol of the city, is just one example of how engineering innovation has shaped the skyline. As modern structures rise alongside preserved historic buildings, St. Louis proves that a city can honor its past while leading in design and technology. Today, new projects focus on sustainability, engineering advancements, and the future of urban development, ensuring that St. Louis remains at the forefront of architectural innovation. #EngineersClubStLouis #GatewayArch #ModernArchitecture #UrbanDevelopment #EngineeringInnovation #FutureOfStLouis