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Talkitect
http://www.talkitect.com/
Talkitect.com is an online magazine dedicated to the discussion of contemporary international architecture, art, and design. The site presents articles critiquing new designs and showcasing research on contemporary issues in the design world. The foundation of the site is reviews of architecture that we have personally visited throughout the world. Furthermore, we post slideshows featuring photographs we have taken of particularly noteworthy buildings, cities and landscapes. It is also a repository for interesting videos, links, press releases, announcements and other relevant information we stumble across on our wanderings through the world wide web. The content is carefully curated to provide a wide range of views and opinions.
Created in 2008 by designer and writer Lucas Gray, Talkitect.com has rapidly grown into a community of people interested in the built environment. This site keeps us engaged in the dialogue of international design while giving us an outlet to express ideas, review buildings, and do research above and beyond our daily work. The true reward is engaging with you, the readers, and thus we appreciate all of your comments, ideas and suggestions. We are currently based in Portland, Oregon with contributions from writers and photographers from around the world.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 140 )
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Video: New Museum - "Going Gaga with SANAA" - Great Spaces
Great Spaces has come out with a new video highlighting the architecture of the New Museum in New York city, designed by the Pritzker Prize winning firm Sanaa.... Read more
Posted on 30 January 2012 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE -
Here Are a Few Quick Snapshots of the Art Gallery of Onta...
Here are a few quick snapshots of the Art Gallery of Ontario designed by Frank Gehry. It's a rather nice building despite the gray photographs, at least from th... Read more
Posted on 30 January 2012 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE -
Floating Parks Hold Big Potential for Cities Near Water
Written by Bradley Bailyn from Okeanos Aquaskaping Pick any random city on planet earth, and take a look at it on Google Maps. Odds are, that city will be nea... Read more
Posted on 24 January 2012 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE -
Slideshow: Brandhorst Museum - Munich, Germany - by Sauerbruch Hutton Architekten
Sauerbruch Hutton Architekten has developed a reputation as the architects of color. However, this overshadows the fact that they make fantastic buildings. Read more
Posted on 26 December 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE -
Slideshow: Beyeler Foundation Art Museum - Basel, Switzerland - Designed by Renz...
Renzo Piano's creative genius is derived from his uncanny ability to adapt his style to fit the surrounding context. This building takes a step back from the... Read more
Posted on 19 December 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE -
Glowing Light Ball Bench - by Manfred Kielnhofer
"The “Glowing Light Ball Bench” created by Manfred Kielnhofer was present at the Light Art Biennial Austria. The bench which has a very simple design consists o... Read more
Posted on 15 December 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE -
Video: New Architectures - Nature and Phenomena, by Nona Yehia & Jefferson...
Nona Yehia and Jefferson Ellinger established the architectural firm, Ellinger/Yehia Design LLC in 2003 to investigate links between architecture, landscape... Read more
Posted on 15 December 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE -
Slideshow: Architecture of Berlin, Germany - Various Architects
This is a rather long slideshow featuring a series of photographs taken during my two years living and working in the city. Berlin boasts an incredible history... Read more
Posted on 12 December 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE -
The Cloud: 2 Luxury Residential Towers in Seoul, Korea by Architects MVRDV
Yongsan Dream Hub corporation presented today the MVRDV designed residential development of the Yongsan Business district: two connected luxury residential... Read more
Posted on 09 December 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE -
Physical Photography - Move out of the Digital Realm
As an architecture enthusiast and practitioner I have had the pleasure of living abroad and traveling extensively throughout the world, visiting some of the mos... Read more
Posted on 08 December 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE -
Red Stair and Vent Sculpture, by Marcus O'Reilly Architects
Below is a press release from my friend, fellow Glenn Murcutt Master Class Alumni, and talented Australian Architect Marcus O'Reilly. Read more
Posted on 07 December 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE -
Book Review: Some Ideas On Living In London and Tokyo - Steven Taylor and Ryue...
Some Ideas on Living in London and Tokyo is an excellent juxtaposition of the work of two outstanding contemporary architects. Read more
Posted on 04 December 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE -
Slideshow: Aqua Tower - Chicago, Illinois - Designed by Studio Gang
The Aqua tower, designed by Studio Gang, has received a lot of well deserved press over the past year since its completion. However, what has failed to be... Read more
Posted on 28 November 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE -
Big + off Win Competition to Design Research Centre for the University of Jussie...
BIG + Paris-based architects OFF, engineers Buro Happold, consultants Michel Forgue and environmental engineer Franck Boutte is the winning team to design the... Read more
Posted on 27 November 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE -
Slideshow: Bagsværd Church - Copenhagen, Denmark- by Jørn Utzon
Best known for the stunning architectural icon the Sydney Opera House, the danish architect Jørn Utzon designed one of the most beautiful churches I've... Read more
Posted on 23 November 2011 ARCHITECTURE -
A Tribute to Steve Jobs from Norman Foster
Tribute to Steve Jobs, Chairman of Apple6 October 2011With my colleagues I would like to pay tribute to Steve Jobs. Like so many millions our lives have been... Read more
Posted on 22 November 2011 CULTURE -
Video: Deadlines
A great video aimed to educate clients on why creative design solutions take time. Wouldn't it be great if they understood that the quality of the end product i... Read more
Posted on 22 November 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE -
The Architecure of Genhelix - a Contemporary Biopharma Facility
Here is a description a elegant new building built in spain, designed by Estudio SIC. I love the simplicity of the design - the architects didn't try to do too... Read more
Posted on 22 November 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE -
The Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene Oregon - Designed by TVA Architects
by Kevin Young Recently there has been a great deal of construction happening on the University of Oregon campus in Eugene. Since 2009, there have been three... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE -
Okanagan College Centre of Excellence Sets Its Sights on the Living Building...
The building is expected to us 65 kilowatt-hours of energy per square meter per year. This positions the new Center of Excellence as one of the most energy... Read more
Posted on 10 October 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE