Congrats to architect Eduardo Souto de Moura, this year's Pritzker Prize Laureate- a distinction honoring the work of the world's most influential living architects. Only the second Portugese architect selected for the award, Souto de Moura is a relatively new name to most of us; however, the departure from the expected on behalf of the jury is a refreshing one, and we look forward to learning more about Souto de Moura's work.
Read MoreCompleted in 1972, the Library at Phillips Exeter Academy is an inspiring manifestation of Louis Kahn's approach to creating space through the honest application of material and use of rational geometry, balanced by an awareness of human scale and the integral role of natural light. From this interrelationship of form and experience, Kahn creates an architecture that is both humanist and monumental- a juxtaposition that enables a sense of place and timelessness, within a modernist context.
Good design is everywhere, and we'd like to start sharing favorite images of buildings and places we love... So, to get the weekend started with some inspiration, below are a few of MYD's photos of the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, by New York firm Diller Scofidio + Renfro.
Throughout history, religious structures have been established as significant places where architecture, culture, and symbolism meet. Whether a design serves as the embodiment of a specific religious doctrine or a more broad representation of spirituality, the result can be a fascinating glimpse into the values of place, people, and ideology. A beautiful example is the Cathedral of Christ the Light, in downtown Oakland by SOM.
Based in Tasmania, Australia, Robert Morris-Nunn has been practicing innovative, sustainable design for decades, and a 'socially humane' and culturally aware approach to design and architecture, coupled with a keen awareness of and consideration of the environment, is evident in his work.
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