Historian Architecture

Joseph Rykwert, 98, Dies; Historian of Architecture Challenged Modernism

A “gloriously erudite” critic, he denounced the embrace of blandly functional architecture in efforts to rebuild after World War II.

Top stories - The New York Times - 8 hours ago

Is It Fascism? A Leading Historian Changes His Mind.

Robert Paxton thought the label was overused. But now he’s alarmed by what he sees in global politics — including Trumpism.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

5 Ways Historians Can Help Your Business

History is a strategic profession with more business applications than you may think.

Business - Inc. - October 24

Presidential historian assesses Trump's 2024 win

In just two-and-a-half months, President-elect Donald Trump will return to the White House following a campaign unlike any other in U.S. history. While so much of Trump's first term was ...

London's Elizabeth line wins top architecture prize

The Stirling Prize is normally awarded to a new building, but has gone to the entire train line.

I’m a Presidential Historian. This Is My Biggest Regret About Trump.

I used to think of Trump as a dangerous but recognizable demagogue. Now I see him as a genuine aberration in our history — and a unique threat to the nation.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Intel, AMD Create Advisory Group to Shape Future of X86 Architecture

The two companies and other technology giants will work together to shape the future of the x86 chip as the landscape transitions to dynamic artificial-intelligence workloads.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 15

Paul Rudolph Was an Architectural Star. Now He’s a Cautionary Tale.

His Brutalist buildings, praised during the Kennedy era, are now being demolished. A new exhibition in Manhattan looks at the limits of genius.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

‘A triumph’: London’s £19bn Elizabeth line is named best new architecture in Britain

With its futuristic panels, airy tunnels and elegantly unified design, the 73-mile addition to the tube is a worthy winner of the prestigious Stirling prize – and puts the rest of the creaking, ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

PPG to Cut 1,800 Jobs, Shrink Costs With Sale of Architectural-Coatings Biz

PPG agreed to sell its architectural-coatings business in the U.S. and Canada to private-equity firm American Industrial Partners for $550 million, and outlined cost and job cuts.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17

Move-in day marks new beginning for homeless man thanks to Tulane architecture students

After months of hard work, Tulane architecture students finished a forever home for a homeless man.

The ransacking of Britain: why the people finally rose up against ‘sod you architecture’

Inspired by Swiss-born architect Le Corbusier, who believed streets fostered disease, a vision of Britain was cooked up that would see historic city centres flattened for flats and ring roads. But ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Dodger Stadium vs. Yankee Stadium: Why L.A. beats N.Y. in a battle of architecture

It's the classic remodel vs. teardown decision. What makes the best home for fans of the Dodgers and Yankees, and for the sport of baseball? This L.A.-New York match-up has a clear winner.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 28

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