Boris takes a dip, Australia changes its planning system and Canada gives out some medals
June 4th, 2009 | by ecadman |News Junkie will happily remember this day as The Day That Boris Fell In The River. But local councils in New South Wales, Australia, will remember this day less fondly as the day they lost a large chunk of their planning powers.
And some pleased architects in Canada will hopefully remember it as the day they basked in the glow of an award from the Royal Architectural Institute.
Planning panels usurp powers of NSW councils
New planning panels will take decision-making powers away from local councils on regionally significant projects in New South Wales in an effort to make the planning system more transparent and efficient. more at Architecture and Design
Winners of Canada’s Highest Architectural Awards Published
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada just announced the recipients of the 2009 RAIC Awards of Excellence. More at Bustler
Ewha University’s Campus Center / Dominique Perrault
Dominique Perrault has completed work on a new campus centre for Ewha University in Seoul, Korea. More at Arch Daily
olgga architects: the flake house
Olgga Architects has unveiled the flake house, a transportable log cabin with a modern interior that can be split in two. More at Design Boom
The 29 best buildings in Los Angeles
A 9.5 acre park scoops first prize at the 39th annual Los Angeles Architectural Awards. View a slide show of all 29 winners at Fast Company.
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