Philadelphia Boy Scouts facing eviction for their anti-gay bigotry: "The Cradle of Liberty Council—Philadelphia's Boy Scout chapter—has been housed in … [Read more...] about News: China Moon, Kevin Rudd, Spice Girls, Kentucky, Truman Capote
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News: Modernist House, Shia LaBeouf, Pig Beast, Writer’s Strike
California wingnuts launch referendum bid to overturn sexual orientation discrimination law in schools: "The legislation, Senate Bill 777, was signed … [Read more...] about News: Modernist House, Shia LaBeouf, Pig Beast, Writer’s Strike
Reflecting on Herbert Muschamp
The New York Times' revered and influential architecture critic Herbert Muschamp died yesterday after a battle with lung cancer. In his obituary, the … [Read more...] about Reflecting on Herbert Muschamp
News: O.J. Simpson, Humberto, Macalester, Amy Winehouse
New Jersey school district split over film depicting same-sex parents: "Emily describes her interracial family — her father is of European descent and … [Read more...] about News: O.J. Simpson, Humberto, Macalester, Amy Winehouse
Burj Dubai Now World’s Tallest Freestanding Structure
Developers of the Burj Dubai today announced that the skyscraper, still under construction, has surpassed Toronto's CN Tower to become the world's … [Read more...] about Burj Dubai Now World’s Tallest Freestanding Structure
WTC “Final Renderings” Revealed
Curbed has posted "final renderings" for the towers that will stand alongside the Freedom Tower at the WTC site, which were just revealed, apparently. … [Read more...] about WTC “Final Renderings” Revealed
To Dream, Perchance to Build
Japan is usually remarkable for its ability to cram lots into tiny spaces, but the most recent architectural unveiling shows they know how to think … [Read more...] about To Dream, Perchance to Build
San Francisco: Three Firms Vie for West Coast’s Tallest Skyscraper
A competition is underway in San Francisco to design a skyscraper that will be part of the Transbay Terminal development, a transportation hub that … [Read more...] about San Francisco: Three Firms Vie for West Coast’s Tallest Skyscraper
Is This the Gayest House in America?
Perhaps, according to the Washington Post: "...seen as a single entity, the Glass House/Brick House structures add up to the gayest house in America, … [Read more...] about Is This the Gayest House in America?
Turned On: Nocturne, Britain’s Largest Public Lightwork
Click here for more on art or architecture... Great Britain's largest public art "lightwork" installation has gone up in northeast England, on the … [Read more...] about Turned On: Nocturne, Britain’s Largest Public Lightwork