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Shigeru Ban unveils Paper Log House at Philip Johnson's Glass House

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The pavilion was made from paper tubes, wood and milk crates The structure was constructed with walls made from 156 paper tubes, which sit within a frame made from plywood on a foundation made of 39 milk crates. Johnson, who passed away in 2005, was one of the best-known architects of the 21st century.

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News: Trailblazing architect Cynthia Weese to receive 2023 AIA Chicago Lifetime Achievement Award

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Four years later, after two major architectural exhibitions in Chicago opened with no women architects represented, she organized the exhibit “Chicago Women Architects: Contemporary Directions” under the aegis of CWA and with support from the Graham Foundation. Her influence will continue to inspire female leaders for generations to come.”

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Bobotis + Bobotis Architects

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Founded by Theofanis Bobotis and Lukas Bobotis in 2005, we specialize in critical areas, including super-prime properties, commercial and hospitality, across the public and private sectors. Bobotis + Bobotis’ approach combines decades of expertise with an innovation-centred mindset.

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Remembering the architects and designers we lost in 2023

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Our review of 2023 pays tribute to the architects, designers and innovators who died in this year, including Pritzker Architecture Prize winner Balkrishna Doshi , Walkie Talkie architect Rafael Viñoly and fashion pioneer Mary Quant. She established the Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation in 2002 to promote more opportunities for women.

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Kunlé Adeyemi, Elizabeth Diller, Yves Béhar and Daniel Simon to judge Dezeen and Arrival's Future Mobility Competition

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Kunlé Adeyemi , Elizabeth Diller , Yves Béhar and Daniel Simon are among the judges for Dezeen's Future Mobility Competition powered by Arrival , which seeks innovative ideas to transform transportation. Béhar is a designer, entrepreneur and the founder of the design and innovation studio Fuseproject.

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7 iconic designs by equally iconic 20th century female designers

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Nanna Ditzel’s Ring armchair Nanna Ditzel (1923–2005) was a Danish furniture and industrial designer, known for her innovative and influential contributions to modern design. Boeri’s influence and innovation have had a lasting impact on architecture and design, reaching beyond her lifetime.

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9 Sustainability Experts Inducted To the A+Awards’ Prestigious Jury

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She is author of Suburban Space: The Fabric of Dwelling (2005) and Changing Chinese Cities: The Potentials of Field Urbanism (2015). She combines her architectural knowledge with a master’s degree in Leadership & Innovation to continuously push SLA and the industry towards a more sustainable, innovative future for life in our cities.