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Out of the Manifesto of The Architecture Lobby: We are precarious workers. These are our demands: 1. Enforce labor laws that prohibit unpaid internships, unpaid overtime; refuse unpaid competitions. 2. Reject fees based on percentage of construction or hourly fees and instead calculate value based on the money we save our clients or gain them. […]
Architecture blog: commonedge About Common Edge: “a non-profit organization dedicated to reconnecting architecture and design with the public that it’s meant to serve. To get there we will need more authentic public engagement and the rediscovery of some timeless design resources.”
Amir Djalali: The Political Economy of Architectural Research – Dutch Architecture, Architects and the City. AMIR DJALALI DEVELOPS IN THIS WONDERFUL EXAMINATION OF THE CURRENT CONDITIONS IN ARCHITECTURE PRODUCTION A COMPREHENSIVE AND INTERESTING IMAGE OF A PROFESSION-IN-CHANGE. Especially THE DUTCH ARCHITECTURe-scene IS emblematic FOR A DEVELOPMENT, where “RESEARCH” became THE DECISIVE FACTOR. (published IN CONTOUR […]
recommendation for reading: Germany’s leading architectural theory magazine: ARCH+ 231: The Property Issue – about Ground & property
Vittorio Lampugnani about Swiss urban planning
“ZEITmagazin: By the way, how much space do you have for yourself to live here in Rotterdam? Koolhaas: 40 square meters. ZEITmagazin: So little? Koolhaas: This offers maximum contemplation – I’m not the typical collector and do not possess many things. So there is no need for more space. “ Rem Koolhaas gets Interviewed by […]