Cheers, Oscar Niemeyer!
This past week, December 15th to be exact, marked the 104th birthday of a favorite architect, Oscar Niemeyer.
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T-Shirt Tuesday!
There are all sorts of design and architecture-related gear to proudly wear while drafting away at 3 am, and here are a few of our favorites...
The Eames' Mid-Century Modern Legacy
Charles and Ray Eames saw the potential for social change through modern design, and their iconic furniture is as ubiquitous today as it was in the 1940's when they originally pioneered the concept of mass-produced products, including molded chairs and chaises, as well as plywood innovations.
Read MoreNiemeyer vs. Foster: An Infographic
An infographic timeline of the lives and work of two incredible and influential figures in the realm of modern architecture...
Read MoreBuildings We Love: the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum, Boston
The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum was built on a ten-acre site at the Columbia Point Peninsula, overlooking the Boston harbor and the ocean beyond.
Completed in 1979 by I.M. Pei & Partners, the complex commemorates the thirty-fifth president with a soaring nine-story glass pavilion. A space-frame structural system enables the extensive glazing that opens the space to the beautiful view of the harbor, with the intent of enabling contemplation and reflection.