The CBS Building by Eero Saarinen: The Black Rock
In the middle of the concrete jungle that is Manhattan lives a free-standing, 490-foot tower, nestled between West 52nd and 53rd street in Midtown. The CBS building, whose construction began in 1961 and was completed in 1965, was built as the television and radio network’s headquarters. Although it was the only skyscraper built by the Finnish-American starchitect and furniture designer Eero Saarinen, it epitomized his style which, along with being client-centric, an incorporated drama that elevated it above its architectural competitors in the New York City skyline.
10 Things You Did Not Know About Ray Eames
Bernice Alexandra “Ray” Kaiser Eames, a leading American designer who excelled in furniture design, was responsible for theoretical contributions in art, design, and architecture. She, along with her creative partner and husband, Charles Eames, Jr., shaped the course of modernism through their artistic collaborations. For most of her life, she has been in the shadows of their successes, and there is so much more to learn about Ray.
10 Things about you did not know about Bird’s Nest, China
The Beijing National Stadium, better known as the “Bird’s Nest”, is one of the world’s largest engineering marvels. The colossal structure, designed by architects Herzog & de Meuron along with stadium designer Arup, and China Architecture Design & Research Group, was originally meant for the 2008 Summer Olympics and Paralympics. The stadium, which stunned the world with its blend of technical excellence coupled with visionary creativity, is located in Olympic Park, just north of Beijing, and its deconstructivist modern style fits right into the location’s urban fabric.
Idea for double-decker Hammersmith Bridge presented by Foster + Partners
Will Rogers World Airport: Heading Forward
A case study of Will Rogers World Airport, Oklahoma focusing on the design, planning, materials, construction and sustainability.
10 Winners of RIBA President’s Medals Students Award
The RIBA President’s Medals, presented by the Royal Institute of British Architects is regarded as being one of the most prestigious prizes in architectural studies intentionally. The global awards are presented to architecture students and recent graduates for design excellence.