The fundamentals of WAF have not changed very much: first, a major awards covering completed buildings, future projects, interiors and landscape; second, a thematic conference on the main stage; and third a parallel programme on the secondary stage; third, live presentations by…
Bauhaus founder Walter Gropius designed The Gropius House in Lincoln, Massachusetts during his tenure at Harvard University. The construction of the building, known to have been designed to accommodate his own family, was completed in 1938…
In 1955, as a result of a competition organized by the Phoenix-Rheinrohr AG Vereinigte Hütten- und Rohrenwerke, Helmut Hentrich and Hubert Petschnigg designed a steel frame building with shear walls with a shape that resembled parallel slabs…
The pandemic has only emphasized the need for flexibility in our work. Buildings should be able to adjust their programs, and reflect sudden economic changes or population increases. The pandemic has only emphasized the need for…
Janis Saltans’ distinguished architectural career spans thirty years and is defined by a creatively diverse design portfolio. With specific focus on architecture, urban design and master planning, he has designed notable projects in various countries including China, Japan, Russia, Poland, Latvia, Turkey…
Chicago is one of the most diverse cities in the world with a mix of local, national and international residents, many who moved to Chicago because of the number of factories based here. Chicago's central location, rail hub and easy access to…
The construction industry is at a critical juncture. Headcounts worldwide are growing and growing fast – and the projected numbers are staggering. It’s predicted there will be nine billion people worldwide by 2050, with two out of every three living in cities…
