A humorous critique of architecture’s taxonomies, a celebration of the site-specific Sunshine Coast design and a curation of essays on how the industry should respond to COVID-19 are some of the best architecture book releases of 2020. Architecture as a Global System: Scavengers, Tribes, Warlords and Megafirms by Dr Peter Raisbeck Raisbeck goes beyond standard […]
COVID-19 has halted all 2020 Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Awards, including the much anticipated Stirling Prize, the top British prize for excellence in architecture. In a statement, the RIBA announced all awards judging “had been postponed until next year”. This includes the institution’s National Awards, from which the Stirling Prize is selected. The […]
Celebrated British-Ghanian architect Sir David Adjaye OBE to receive the 2021 Royal Gold Medal: the UK’s highest honour for architecture. First awarded by RIBA in 1848, The Royal Gold Medal is regarded as the UK’s highest honour for architecture and is personally approved by Her Majesty The Queen. The award is given to the given […]
The Sherman Centre for Culture and Ideas (SCCI) has launched SCCI Cinéphile Hub 2020: Season 2. For the first time, the Foundation presents fashion and architecture – SCCI’s two core topics – together in a virtual and hybrid format. In response to ongoing travel restrictions, SCCI’s traditional live event format has pivoted to digital documentaries, […]
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