The Architects’ Journal Architecture News & Buildings
An ornamental education
Rupert Bickersteth reviews a glossy new edition of a classic Victorian design book
Culture
Exhibitions, events and books investigating architecture and culture, including the Venice Biennale and the London Festival of Architecture
Art for the public realm
A forthcoming exhibition celebrates the post-war boom in public art, much of which is now threatened by poor maintenance, theft and predatory property owners
Exhibition: how architecture rebuilds communities
The RIBA has launched a new exhibition focused on how architecture can play a part in rebuilding communities after disaster
Pattern recognition: drawing and the art of architecture
Rory Olcayto examines the artistry that went into the creation of Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners’ World Conservation and Exhibitions Centre at the British Museum
It’s time for another self-build revolution
Laura Mark takes a look at a new exhibition on the work of legendary self-build architect Walter Segal
Constructing Ireland’s foundations
A new book explores the key role of modern infrastructure in Ireland’s development as a viable nation state
In defence of Postmodernism
Adam Nathaniel Furman makes the case for Postmodernism as a way of life rather than an architectural catergorisation, writes Patrick Lynch
Owen Hatherley’s Eurovisionaries: Munich
Dripping with wealth, the home of BMW and capital city of Bavaria no doubt has the architecture it deserves. But to see what is really special in 20th century Munich you need to head out to the 1972 Olympic Park, writes Owen Hatherley
Don’t miss Lumiere London this weekend
The capital’s first festival of light will illuminate the city this weekend at more than 30 different locations
Herzog & de Meuron Tate modern extension to open with Louise Bourgeois
The Tate Modern will open its new 10 storey, £260 million extension by Herzog & de Meuron with an exhibition of Louise Bourgeois’ work