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Thawing permafrost is roiling the Arctic landscape, driven by a hidden world of changes beneath the surface as the climate warms

Across the Arctic, strange things are happening to the landscape. Massive lakes, several square miles in size, have disappeared in the span of a few days. Hillsides slump. Ice-rich ground collapses, leaving the landscape wavy where it once was flat, and in some locations creating vast fields of large, sunken polygons. It’s evidence that permafrost, […]

Dorte Mandrup and an Architecture Not Afraid to Contrast the Context

Courtesy of SkyFrame Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1023851/dorte-mandrup-and-an-architecture-not-afraid-to-contrast-the-context Buildings are deeply interconnected with their surroundings—the climate, culture, landscape, and the lives of their occupants. For Dorte Mandrup, a renowned Danish architect, context is more than a mere consideration; it is the driving force behind her designs. Her work demonstrates a profound […]

12 Tips for Stunning Urban Landscape Photography

Urban landscape photography is all about taking the chaotic complexity of a city and turning it into well-ordered, beautiful compositions. But if you’re just a beginner – or even if you’re a more experienced city shooter – you may struggle to get solid results. After all, cities are often messy, unstructured, and full of movement; […]

Innovation in the Japanese Garden | JAPAN Forward

A liberal, permissive spirit prevails in Japanese garden design today. Does that imply a severing of connections to the aesthetic tastes and values of the past, or a recalibration?  Is it feasible to completely reject the past, to dispense with the mooring blocks of tradition? Can fresh traditions stem from modernity? These are some of […]

Snøhetta and landscape architect Catherine O’Connor deliver a climate-responsive renovation for Austin’s Blanton Museum of Art

In Austin, the Blanton Museum of Art’s renovation has been on the minds of art and architecture enthusiasts since it was first announced that Snøhetta would spearhead the multiyear, $35 million grounds renovation—and for good reason. The 200,000-square-foot overhaul centers around 12 otherworldly petal-shaped sculptures, which rise 40 feet in the air and offer a […]