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View across the Citadelpark towards the SMAK complex, © David Kohn Architects, noAarchitecten and Asli Çiçek

ARCHITECTURE: Τhe New S.M.A.K.

S.M.A.K., the Stedelijk Museum of Contemporary Art, shows art from its own collection in dialogue with works of contemporary artists from all …

ARCHITECTURE: Jørn Oberg Utzon

The architect of Sydney Opera House, Jørn Oberg Utzon (9/4/1918-29/11/2008), was a relatively unknown 38 year old Dane until 29/1/57 when his entry, …

Richard Neutra

ARCHITECTURE: Richard Neutra

Richard Neutra (8/4/1892-16/4/1970) was famous for the attention he gave to defining the real needs of his clients, regardless of the size …

ARCHITECTURE: I.M.Pei

I.M. Pei (2/4/1917-16/5/2019), is a Chinese-born American architect often called the master of modern architecture. In 1948, Pei was recruited by New …

Arata Isozaki, 2019 Pritzker Prize Laureate

ARCHITECTURE: Arata Isozaki

Arata Isozaki, (23/7/1931-29/12/2022) is Japanese architect who, during a six-decade career, designed more than 100 buildings, each defying a particular category or …

From the exhibition "Right To Breath", Dr. Faye Tzanetoulakou Archive

ARCHITECTURE: Right To Breath

As we inhale 15,000 litres of air every day, we are continually exposed to air pollution, especially in large cities. These gases …

Kengo Kuma

ARCHITECTURE: Kengo Kuma

Born in Yokohama in the Kanagawa prefecture, Kengo Kuma (8/8/1954- ) is one of the most significant contemporary Japanese architects and professors …

Glenn Murcutt

ARCHITECTURE: Glenn Murcutt

The Australian Architect Glenn Marcus Murcutt (25/7/1936- ) is noted for his design of environmentally sensitive modernist houses that respond to their …

VIDEO: Norman Foster

A major figure of world architecture who is often seen as a leader of the “high tech” trend, British architect Norman Foster …

Foster + Partners, Apple park, Cupertino (USA), 2009-2017, Photo: © Nigel Young / Foster +Partners

ARCHITECTURE Norman Foster

Norman Foster came to prominence at a dour time for British architecture. Turning his back on the concrete “utopias” of the post …