Using “smart glass,” a Pritzker Prize-winning architect created colorful toilet stalls to allay fears about safety and hygiene. The toilets were set up in two public parks.
Tag: Architecture
New Genoa Bridge Inauguration Is Bittersweet
Built in less than two years to replace the collapsed Morandi bridge, the new span is already a point of pride for Italy. But residents fear it will not be enough to revive their aging port city.
Demolition of Vietnam’s Historic Bui Chu Cathedral Is Underway
The 135-year-old Bui Chu Cathedral will be replaced with a replica that can hold more people. The church rejected an offer of land and help renovating the old building.
Macron Drops Idea of a Modern Spire for Notre-Dame
The French president had floated the idea of replacing the fire-ravaged cathedral’s 19th-century spire with a “contemporary architectural gesture.” Few were in favor.
In Australia, an Architect Designs for a Future of Fire
As the country rebuilds after its devastating wildfires, Ian Weir is leading the push for integrating houses with the land, rather than mass clearance of vegetation.
A Kitchen Where the Bar Used to Be
In a tight housing market, Spaniards are converting old shops into homes.
Mexico’s Last Countercultural Coast
On a wild stretch of Pacific shoreline, Costa Chica draws artists, architects, surfers, yogis and “naughty friends.”
The Challenge of Building in a Town That Treasures Its Past
In Telluride, a commission keeps a close watch on new construction, which can make it challenging to build your dream house.
Home Extensions Can Create an Identity as Well as Space
Some architectural practices are elevating the humble extension, building well-crafted and artistic additions on the backs, sides and tops of homes.
A Teacher, an Artist, a Scientist and More. They’re All Visionaries.
The New York Times selected people from all over the world who are pushing the boundaries in their fields, from business and technology to culture and sports.