Greece displays remnants of its past — and bids to reclaim those it lost—n the shadow of architecture's most celebrated landmark.
September 2009 Architect,
The American Craft Museum completes its transformation into the Museum of Arts and Design with a daring makeover of an eccentric New York landmark
October 2008 ARTnews,
Gearing up for the 2008 Olympics, Beijing is a city in transformation, remaking itself for the 21st century at full tilt
November 2007 Travel + Leisure,
All across Europe, the controversial construction of new mosques is raising questions about aesthetics and assimilation, faith and tolerance—and liberal democracy itself.
April 2006 Travel + Leisure,
The Getty posed a unique challenge for its renovation team, who chose to indulge beauty and harmony over postmodern pique.
November 6, 2005 The Los Angeles Times,
In the twenties and thirties, the French Riviera was a hotbed of Modernist architectural innovation. It's still home to the seaside retreats built by and for some of the movement's founding figures.
October 2005 Travel + Leisure,
After years of neglect, Tel Aviv's Bauhaus architecture is getting a makeover. But this is a conservation effort with political overtones.
August 2005 Travel + Leisure,
UNESCO is restoring its crumbling, controversial but pedigreed Modernist headquarters. Yes, it's time for the guardian of world culture to set its own house in order.
May 24, 2005 The Los Angeles Times,
On a vast site in the center of Berlin, Peter Eisenman's stark, haunting Holocaust memorial offers a glimpse into the heart of darkness.
March 2005 Travel + Leisure,
Brilliant, late, and stupendously over budget, Scotland's new parliament building opens its doors to a storm of controversy.
November 2004 Travel + Leisure,
Even as UNESCO's World Heritage List succeeds in protecting cultural and natural treasures, critics question its use as a tool for tourism promotion—and say it's growing too quickly.
October 2004 Travel + Leisure,
Countries are commissioning high-profile architects to create diplomatic missions that reflect their cultural heritage. Results are mixed.
Sunday, April 18, 2004 The Los Angeles Times,
Michael Arad's life lessons shaped his winning design for the World Trade Center memorial, one that could inspire the nation to heal.
March 7, 2004 The Los Angeles Times,
Islam's holiest city attracts millions of pilgrims—more every year. To accommodate the faithful, the Saudis are constructing a vast new gateway.
February 2004 Travel + Leisure,
Heavily damaged during World War II, Germany's loveliest city will soon look as good as new—some might even say better. The politics of rebuilding, brick by brick.
February 2002 Travel + Leisure,
More than 50 years after Mussolini's fall from power, Italians can't agree on what to do with the monumental buildings he left behind.
March 2001 Travel + Leisure,
Prince Hermann von Pückler-Muskau uprooted more than a few trees in his quest to build a paradise on earth in Germany. Finally his estate is open to the public.
May 2000 Travel + Leisure,