Arizona, United States
Architect and artist Paolo Soleri has died, aged 93. He was best known as the mastermind behind Arcosanti, the ongoing experimental community outside of Phoenix, Arizona, which has been under construction for more than 40 years. More than 7,000 architecture students have worked on Arcosanti, and more than 50,000 people visit the site every year.
Paolo Soleri and his Arcosanti Image: Doctress Neutopia / Cosanti Foundation
Courtesy Arch Paper
Christchurch, New Zealand
Opinions are split between old and new after design options for the new Christchurch Cathedral were unveiled. Architects and critics want the earthquake-damaged structure to be restored to its original gothic appearance, rejecting two contemporary proposals as "bizarre" and "architecturally illiterate". Mayor, Bob Parker believes the contemporary option ''points us to where we need to be thinking as a city''.
Warren & Mahoney's design proposal for Christchurch Cathedral
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California, United States
The estimated cost of Apple’s Cupertino City headquarters has skyrocketed from $3 billion to $5 billion (more than $1,500 per square foot), since 2011. According to Bloomberg Businessweek, Apple is working with lead architect Foster & Partners to shave $1 billion from the “ballooning budget” and return closer to the original completion date, which has been reportedly pushed back to 2016.
Rendering of the proposed Apple headquarters Image: Cupertino City Council
Courtesy Business Week
Milan, Italy
Japanese architect Akihisa Hirata’s organic explosion of small solar panels has been featured at the Milan Design Week 2013. The 30-metre long, "Energetic Energies" installation, commissioned by Panasonic, mixes renewable energy with a plant-like aesthetic to help inspire people to brainstorm about solar energy.
'Energetic Energies' insallation by Akihisa Hirata
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Texas, United States
Austin-based Miró Rivera Architects have announced the completion of the Austin360 Amphitheater at the Circuit of The Americas. The 6,761-seat amphitheater is the largest outdoor amphitheatre in Central Texas, with total spectator capacity of 15,000 people. The colourful, outdoor entertainment structure reportedly uses the topography of the site to enhance acoustics and views of the performer.
Austin360 Amphitheater Image: Paul Finkel
Courtesy World Architecture News
