A quiet news day…
May 12th, 2009 | by ecadman |What with everyone in the UK obsessing about Prince Charles and the big wave of news that came through yesterday and over the weekend, today has been a bit quiet.
News Junkie was hoping for news about stalled projects in Moscow but the Russian media is completely dominated by the Eurovision song contest.
But we did find an interesting piece about sexism in the architecture industry in Australia and a few interesting new projects for you…
Global Holcim Awards 2009 Winning Projects
Four winners have been selected from the 5000 international entries for the Holcim Awards, which recognise sustainable design. Read more at Arch Daily
Amazing Skyscraper Farm for Vancouver
Romses Architects has designed a skyscraper and transit hub with a vertical farm as part of Vancouver’s 2030 Challenge. More at Inhabitat
Architects complacent over institutional sexism
Sexism in architecture is a problem in Australia and the UK, according to female architects. More at Architecture and Design
West Village by Manuelle Gautrand
Amazing images of a concertina façade building that will connect Copenhagen’s Latin Quarter and City Square. More at Travel With Frank Gehry
Growing in style
Praise for Renzo Piano’s $300 million extension to the Chicago Art Institute which opened on Saturday. More at Suburban Chicago News
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