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The march of BIM and ‘ghost architecture’

July 22nd, 2009 | by awinston |

While some people (News Junkie included) still value the old-fashioned architectural drawing, there’s no denying BIM has some advantages and planners love it. Wisconsin is just the latest area of the world to begin demanding BIM models in the early stages of planning.

Meanwhile in New York, there are signs of life for the Arts Centre originally proposed by Daniel Libeskind for the World Trade Centre site, but will it still have Gehry on board? How do we stop important privately-managed buildings from becoming ‘ghost architecture’? And Coney Island gets a nod of approval.

Ghost Architecture – A high school by Paul Rudolph now awaits the same fate as the Larkin Building.

As another neglected 1950’s school building faces the wrecking ball, Susan S. Szenasy asks “how do we maintain good architecture”. More at Metropolis Magazine

Grounded no more: WTC Arts Center may rise on Deutsche Bank site

A neglected feature of Daniel Libeskind’s original masterplan for the World Trade Centre site may finally get the kiss of life with the possibility of Gehry being retained to design the new building. More at New York Daily News

UNStudio wins competition to design dance theatre in St. Petersburg

UNStudio’s design has won a competition to build a 21,000 square meter dance theatre in the historic centre of St. Petersburg, Russia. The new complex houses the Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg, headed by choreographer Boris Eifman. More at Arch Daily

Wisconsin Requires BIM On Public Projects

The march of BIM continues as the American state of Wisconsin introduces a new rule demanding that public projects begin with a BIM model. More at the Architectural Record

L.A. to Seek Donors for Watts Towers Restoration

The 100ft tall Watts Towers in LA need an estimated $5 million for restoration and the Cultural Affairs Commission and Cultural Heritage Commission are taking it upon themselves to launch a major round of fundraising. More at Art Info

Coney’s Life Boat

The New York City Council has surprised everyone by endorsing the redevelopment plans for Coney Island. More at the Architect’s Newspaper

Examining the latest threat to Spiral Jetty

Robert Smithson’s Spiral Jetty on America’s great Salt Lake is at risk from a new expansion project, according to a local art foundation. More at Arts Journal

Mirador del Palmeral by STAR Strategies Wins First Prize in Spain

Dutch architecture firm STAR strategies + architecture has won the first prize in the international competition “Mirador del Palmeral” in Elche, Spain, with a scheme that includes a nice wheel a bit that has echoes of a Spirograph set. More at Bustler

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