Serenity + Energy Now

On a recent trip to Washington, D.C. and en route to the National Museum of African American History and Culture (an altogether amazing and worthy subject of another article), I had an opportunity to visit Payette’s award-winning project at George Washington University – the Milken Institute, an incredibly rich and vibrant building, prominently located on Washington Circle. Recipient of the coveted AIA COTE Top Ten Award, this building was also recognized by the AIA through its Honors for Interior Architecture; AIA/NYRead more

Reflecting on the state of architecture

On the treachery of photography; or, how I learned to stop worrying and appreciate Frank Gehry … A few months ago I was contacted by the editor of Wooster magazine, the alumni magazine of the College of Wooster, asking if I would be interested in contributing to a feature for an upcoming issue where architects who have designed buildings on campus reflect on the state of architecture in the US. Her questions included: How do you think American architecture is faringRead more