There’s something about museums that often lends the typology to engaging architecture… Whether it’s the somewhat transitory nature of how users inhabit these civic institutions, or more specifically, the intrinsic relationship between the art and the spaces in which they are displayed, we often find ourselves admiring the building as much as the artwork inside.
All too often, wherever one may live, there is a tendency to miss some of the most unique places to visit and sights to see... However, there are often destinations, closer to home than we may think, that draw both travelers and locals alike
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.
AIA Los Angeles' March Home Tour last weekend showcased some of LA's latest and greatest in contemporary residential design. Today we've included our favorite details, design features and architectural elements found at the two distinctive and impressive houses not covered in our previous post.
Last week's AIA Home Tour in Los Angeles included several noteworthy projects, with more than enough unique ideas, concepts, and details to provoke some thoughtful discussion... and the opportunity to photograph a few favorite architectural elements.
