Monthly Archives: February 2008

Risky Business: Juan Herreros at Columbia

urban.agent, February 21, 2008

Architecture is a dangerous business. Ok, maybe not James Bond dangerous, but we do get involved in some hairy situations. Not exactly life threatening, but definitely related to our success as architects. As I dilute my exaggeration, I get to … Continue reading →

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Reciprocity: The Shaping of a Capital City

urban.agent, February 20, 2008

As further evidence that infrastructure is the new Bilbao, Reykjavik has just concluded a competition for the planning of Vatnsmyri. Courtesy of WAN. The aim of the competition was to maximize the opportunity offered by Vatnsmýri to consolidate and strengthen … Continue reading →

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Infrastructure is the New Bilbao

urban.agent, February 19, 2008

In the age of branding, image is everything. Even cities are having to brand themselves as destinations to garner foreign tourism. Some cities, such as Paris with it’s Eiffel Tower, luckily already have global icons and established tourism. Other cities, … Continue reading →

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