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Moves Architecture From: The Pritzker Prize jury said: "The work of Thom Mayne moves architecture from the 20th to the 21st century" and "Every now and then an architect appears on the international scene who teaches us to look at the art of architecture with fresh eyes."The Irish Architecture Foundation was established last year under the terms of the Government's architectural policy, Action on Architecture, 2002-2005, to increase the understanding and impact of contemporary architecture in Ireland and to excite a wider public to its aesthetic and cultural value.
A Shift in Scale : Tony Fretton Moves from the Small to the Large ScaleIt's a tricky step for any architect to move from the small to the large scale.Tony Fretton is making the leap with three high-end residential schemes in Amsterdam. Ellis Woodman discovers whether he has managed the transition.The moment in an architect's career when their work makes a jump in scale is always a heady one.See Also Profession Of Architecture Has Been:His commitment to advancing and serving others through the profession of architecture has been a constant throughout forty years.He has a keen sense of stewardship and of the built and natural environments.An honors graduate of the University of the Southern California School of Architecture, he also graduated with a Masters in Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania.
AIA Recognizes Nine for Outstanding Contributions to ArchitectureIn recognition of their outstanding contributions to The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the profession of architecture, nine individuals have been named honorary members of the AIA.Honorary membership is one of the highest honors the AIA bestows on a non-architect.The tenets of the AIA highlight the importance of communication and collaboration with allied professions and clients throughout the building and construction industry.
On The Other Hand See Inventioneering Architecture:Inventioneering ArchitectureThe Consulate of Switzerland, the Swiss House for Advanced Research and Education (SHARE) Boston and the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) announce the unveiling of "Inventioneering Architecture," a public exhibition of Swiss architecture and design at Logan International Airport's Terminal E until March 31, 2006."Inventioneering Architecture" was designed and built by professors and students in Switzerland and features an interactive 130-foot platform of an imaginative cross-section of the Swiss Alps.
Architecture Now! 4Architecture Now Volume 3 was the winner of the prestigious Saint-Etienne Prize for the Best Architecture and Design Book of 2004.Volume 4 proves that the best keeps getting better, with new names from all over the world and the most exciting and unique buildings and designs.
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