A journey to the other Iraq—
The Iraqi Kurdistan region still shows the indelible marks and scars from decades of Saddam Hussein's bloody ethnic persecution; its contradictions are evident all around the built environment. An architecture report by Francesca Recchia
Bruce Mau is right: never enter competitions—
Are architecture competitions a good investment? On the eve of a large gathering in Vienna for the Europan prize, we propose a series of reflections, and ten questions for the architecture world. An op-ed from Vienna by Elisa Poli, Giovanni Avosani
Daniel Buren: Excentrique(s)—
In a monumental new installation, the French artist has designed a complex architectural device: an unexpected reduction of the Grand Palais' enormous glazing expanse to a ceiling height of a middle-class Haussman-era home. An art report from Paris by Ivo Bonacorsi
Daylight Thinking
Until 27 May, applications are open for the University of Florida's Daylighting Summer Course, to be held 8 to 22 July in the Veneto region.
Vector Knot
At the AIA Gallery in New Orleans, Hiroshi Jacobs and Casey Hughes present an immersive spatial experience created with 1800 metres of black bungee cord.
Radical Sitting
In a photographic series, Czech collective Okolo presents an illustrated booklet with a timeline of lesser known examples of 20th century seats.
Call for ideas: Age-friendly products—
Domus promotes an international call for ideas, with the goal of bringing to life a new generation of domestic objects — beautiful, intelligent and easy to use — aimed at seniors. A design report from Milan
Sharing Blocks: University Housing—
For this colourful university housing complex in the south of Spain, Guallart Architects propose three diverse typologies and scales of shared spaces. An architecture report from Gandía
Audi Urban Future Award 2012—
At the launch of this year's edition of the Audi Urban Future Award, six international architecture offices present their visions for the future of mobility in an online broadcast. An architecture report from Ingolstadt
Following a fading line—
From Chennai to Gokarna, a survey of India's coastline reveals a diverse and fascinating landscape, changing fast due to the country's growing industrialization: here are some of its multi-layered stories. A photo-essay from Gokarna by Selvaprakash
From Freewayland to the Garage—
Space International's renovation of Rudolph Schindler's Mackey Apartments is both pragmatic and sublime. Choosing to honor the existing architecture through contrast, the studio designed a cantilevered, 75-square metre counterpoint to the original building. An architecture report from Los Angeles by Mimi Zeiger
Between matter and meaning—
In SO – IL's projects for Kukje Gallery's K3 building in Seoul and the Logan offices in New York, one finds a multidimensional architecture in step with the ambiguous spatiality of the digital era. An architecture report by Sam Jacob
Agora Cultural Centre—
Rojo / Fernández-Shaw + Liliana Obal architects' new socio-cultural centre in Spain is a container, a box which perfectly integrates with its Galician surroundings, promoting sustainability and balance. An architecture report from San Pedro de Visma
domus 958 in newsstands now—
The May issue of Domus sets the stage for a new kind of focus with SO - IL architects, and travels to Brazil, South Africa and Iraq. A news report from Milan
FRENTEarquitectura: Mini-studio—
A young Mexican architecture studio proposes a trapezoidal, mini art studio, pushing the physical boundaries of a compact site. An architecture report from Mexico City
Pedro Gadanho: curating is the new criticism—
MoMA's new curator for Contemporary Architecture discusses his program and practice, and expands on his first show, opening in September. An architecture report from New York by Kazys Varnelis
Best of the Week—
A reflection on Mon Oncle and the modern worlds devised by Jacques Tati, a fascinating concrete façade in China, and the transformation of a museum into a 360º screen; here's a look at this week's best. A news report from Milan
Macao: chronicle of an occupation—
Lavoratori dell'Arte's project for the occupation of Torre Galfa is to transform the 31 floors of this abandoned skyscraper into a new arts centre. One floor at a time, following the rhythm of the projects and those willing to put them into practice. An art report from Milan by Lucia Tozzi
OMA's Prometheus—
The studio's scenography for the Greek Theatre in Syracuse has been unveiled with the performance of Aeschylus' Prometheus Unbound. The set design features a scenic circular device which completes and multiplies the amphitheatre. An architecture report from Syracuse
Torre Galfa, Past and Future—
As Milan's Torre Galfa stands occupied by the Lavoratori dell'arte, Domus turns to its archives, to find Gio Ponti's thoughts on Milan's tower blocks and the skyscraper that recently became the new, impromptu Macao arts centre. From the archive
Uncommon: Malta + Gozo—
In this contemporary take on the travel guide, 36 contributors — whether native, resident or visitor — manage to strip off the cliché facet of the Maltese Islands and delve into its core through the narrow dappled streets and lazy corners. A book review by Lyanne Mifsud
Forget Fear: The 7th Berlin Biennale—
Curated by artist Artur Zmijewski, the seventh edition of the Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art is controversial, contradictory, ambiguous, and, at times, politically incorrect. An art report from Berlin by Gabi Scardi
3XN: The Arch—
In a small, historic city in south Norway, 3XN architects have completed a cultural centre amidst white wooden houses, narrow streets, and gently sloping hills. An architecture report from Mandal
