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Agape bathroom fixturesNice to see somebody rethinking the shape of things and exploring new designs for everyday bath fixtures.
iWoodI was thinking "iWood" could be something else... but turns out ther are funky sunglasses handcrafted from sustainably harvested wood.
A simple beauty as clear as glassChristopher Hawthorne reviews SANAA's Glass Pavillion at the Toldeo Art Museum.
Foster & Partners design for EmecoNorman Foster designs a stackable aluminum chair using 80% recycled material. Nice 'n simple.
Float LightA candle holder designed by Roger Arquer submerges the candle in water, so the candle floats up towards the flame as it burns and automaticaly extinguishes when no wax is left.
US v European cities"UK cities are enjoying a renaissance, but which branch of the urban evolutionary tree to follow? Continental cities are much beloved, but policy-makers look to the States for inspiration, say Adam Marshall and Max Nathan of the Centre for Cities."
Interview: Brace Space DesignAn interview with Nikki Frazier, Sam Kragiel, Jesse James Arnold of Brooklyn design firm Brave Space (twice featured on L+L). Yup, they are responsible for those Tetris shelves.
Portland: where the car is not kingPublic transportation successes "for a city in the world's most car dependent nation."
A public square in Orange County?A new public plaza is preparing to open to the public in Costa Mesa, California, linking the new Cesar Pellim designed Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall with other cultural venues. [Photos]
Can industrial civilization really become sustainable? Should it?William McDonough and Derrick Jensen, two views: one that civilization worth saving, the other that it isn't.
William Wesley Peters - FLLWright's right hand man and beyondAn article about Peters and the Benton House in Malibu which he designed. Wes "Peters played an enormous role in the development of Modern architecture in America because he figured out how to build what Wright intuitively designed." [photos]
Beirut's Forgiveness Garden, Slated for 2008, on Wartime HoldLandscape architect Kathryn Gustafson and architect Neil Porter had intended to install planted areas among the ruins from the last war that tore Beruit apart - another war has interupted those plans.
"I’ve seen Frank Gehry naked. And I liked it.""The promise of a 'Gehry' is often compromised by the unforgiving realities of building."
Could rising gas prices kill the suburbs?An interesting article examining the effects of gas prices on American development and lifestyles.
LivingHomes recieved first ever LEED Platinum Rating in Residential DesignThe LivingHomes prefabricated home designed by Ray Kappe has received the U.S. Green Building Council's highest possible rating.
Interview: Lorcan O'HerlihyLA architect Lorcan O'Herlihy speaks about faux-Tuscan McMansions, polygamy, his desire to live in a Herzog & De Meuron designed house, Italian food and other stuff.
Tasty Veneers By Architectural SystemsLEED rated exotic veneers for many applications (walls, ceilings, furntiture, etc.).
Treading Gently on Hallowed GroundThe National Trust for Historic Preservation prepares to open Philip Johnson's iconic Glass House and its 45 acre New Canaan property to the public next spring.
Eco Football Stadium"The UK's first sustainable football stadium (designed by Urban Edge Studio) is almost finished, built for Dartford Football Club in Kent."
Will Alsop, London design tsar?"One of Britain's most outspoken architects has emerged as a frontrunner to become London's 'design tsar' promising more landmark buildings and attacking the current lack of 'coherent vision'."
Oslo, London world's most expensive citiesLots of lists around these days... especially when it comes to the affordability of cities.
HOW Design competitionHOW International Design Awards for graphic design. Entry deadline is September 1, 2006.
Why it's so hard to make unforgettable architectureA slideshow essay contemplates iconic architecture, with many examples of failed icons.
"Living Laboratory" proposed for the Great ParkAll the Great Park news lately has revolved around project team leader Ken Smith... but today a word from artist Mary Miss about her concepts: "Miss sees the Great Park as a place of experimentation where sustainability efforts can be a tangible experience and new ideas about environmental and social sustainability evolve."
Urban Fables: The Role Of Storytelling And Imagery In Successful Planning Movements"New Urbanists and pro-property rights advocates have made good use of both allegory and myth to capture the attention of planners and the public."
LivingHomes CEO responds to Christopher Hawthorne's articleLivingHomes CEO Steve Glenn isn't happy with the (previously Clipped) "Prefab: Such a deal?" article published last week in the LA Times. "It would seem that Christopher used LivingHomes to make a larger point about the high price of prefabs without differentiating between the price of the prototype and future rollouts."
Interview: David Arkin of Arkin Tilt ArchitectsAn interview with Arkin Tilt Architects, an award-winning firm focused on ecological planning and design located in Berkeley, California - previously featured on L+L for their design for the Johnson Residence on the east slope of the Sierra Nevada.