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The tallest structure in Japan: ‘Tokyo Sky Tree’

On March 29, 2010, ‘Tokyo Sky Tree‘ became the tallest structure in Japan, as it reached 338 meters. When finished, in December 2011, this communicarions tower will be 634-meters high [CNN / epa].source > Archinect

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Toyo Ito’s building neglected (Spain)

Spain > It was intended to become a benchmark in vanguard architecture, but now it’s only a deteriorating structure, left to its fate. In 2000, Japanese architect Toyo Ito designed “Parque de la Relajacion” in Torrevieja, a thermal mud spa developed by Municipality, and made up of three single buildings. The only one whose construction […]

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London: Anish Kapoor unveils ArcelorMittal Orbit Tower

ArcelorMittal Orbit Tower, a 120-meters high structure designed by Anglo-Indian sculptor Anish Kapoor, has been unveiled. This work will stand in the Olympic Village during London 2010 Games… [ELPAIS.com]Short interview > YouTube

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‘Post-Pritzker’ interview with SANAA

Short interview with Kazuyo Sejima + Ryue Nishizawa / SANAA by The Chicago Tribune, after they received 2010 Pritzker Architecture Prize [The Chicago Tribune].source > Archinect