Architectu­re

KRob: Ken Roberts Memorial Delineation Competition KRob: Ken Roberts Memorial Delineation Competition- Celebrates the best in architectural drawing. Accepts hand and digital work from architecture students, professionals and archi… The Architecture Competitions Blog The Architecture Competitions Blog- Seeks to publicize competitions under the categories of Architecture and Engineering. ArchiCalendar ArchiCalendar- A web-based architectural event calendar. Felicity Project Design Contest Felicity Project Design Contest- Official website of Felicity Project international contest. Information about topic, submissions, deadlines, the jury, the awards, sponsors, conta… suckerPUNCH design competitions suckerPUNCH design competitions- suckerPUNCH sponsors progressive open international design competitions. Dedalo Minosse International Prize Dedalo Minosse International Prize- An International Prize for commissioning a building. Akichiatlas.com Akichiatlas.com- An architectural competition portal site, which provides comprehensive information on architectural competitions and awards in a number of languages. The Lyceum Fellowship The Lyceum Fellowship- Promotes new talent by creating a vehicle for stimulating perceptive reasoning and inspiring creative thought in architecture. Archiprix International Archiprix International- A biennial international competition for the best graduation projects in architecture, urban design and landscape architecture. A database of universities… Out of the Box: Digital Architecture Competition Out of the Box: Digital Architecture Competition- A biennial design award of the Pasadena and Foothill Chapter of the AIA showcasing new methodologies of communication and informa… Hanssem International Interior Design Competition Hanssem International Interior Design Competition- An opportunity for creative designers. Three categories are being accepted: architectural design, interior design, and furniture… The Architecture Room The Architecture Room- News of architecture competitions and prizes in UK, Ireland and elsewhere. Architecture Courses Architecture Courses- Resources and tutorials to help architectural students, intern architects, and almost anyone with their architecture studies. The Florence Institute of Design International The Florence Institute of Design International- Summer courses in architecture offered by an international design school located in Florence, Italy. Domus Academy, Milan Domus Academy, Milan- Spring and fall semesters and summer short courses offered at Europe's premier postgraduate school of design, Domus Academy in Milan, Italy. Earthwood Building School Earthwood Building School- Workshops in West Chazy, New York by Rob and Jaki Roy in cordwood masonry and earth sheltered housing. Reworking the Factory Reworking the Factory- Intensive programme on the strategies to re-evaluate the industrial heritage of the early 20th century, organised by European Community Education and Cultur… Professional Drafting Services Professional Drafting Services- South African centre offering draughting and CAD training in architecture and related disciplines. Internet Studio 2001 Internet Studio 2001- Nine schools of architecture in Miami and Latin America collaborate over the Internet. BTB Feng Shui Professional Training Program BTB Feng Shui Professional Training Program- An extensive website providing information about Feng Shui and the Black Sect Tradition. The site has a schedule of classes, informati… The Ecosa Institute The Ecosa Institute- The Ecosa Institute offers a semester long Total Immersion Program in Sustainable Design Education for college students beginning August 28, 2000 at Arcosanti. Great Lakes School of Log Building Great Lakes School of Log Building- Teaching the craft of log building in northern Minnesota. Courses are designed for all skill levels, and men and women of all ages are invited … El Shafie, Dr. Hatem El Shafie, Dr. Hatem- Associate Professor of CAAD in King Saud University. His research interests include computer applications in architecture, emergency egress, smart architectu… Raynsford, Anthony Raynsford, Anthony- Teaches architectural history and theory at Temple University. CV and research interests, which include the historiography of modernism, 20th-century urban des… Akin, Ömer Akin, Ömer- Professor Akin is a faculty member at Carnegie Mellon University and conducts research on the design process and architectural ethics. Biography, research, publication… Krastins, Janis Krastins, Janis- Professor at the University of Riga Technical University in Latvia. Research interests include historic architecture, art-nouveau in Europe, modern style and rest… Brooks, Robert Brooks, Robert- A quantity surveyor and lecture at a college of further education. Site contains information of interest to students of construction and estimating and surveying. … National Architectural Accrediting Board National Architectural Accrediting Board- Organization that accredits US professional degree programs in architecture. The Early Christian Baptisteries of Rome The Early Christian Baptisteries of Rome- The Swedish Institute of Classical Studies in Rome provides an illustrated introduction to the type and its function, and information on … Catholic Encyclopedia: Baptistery Catholic Encyclopedia: Baptistery- The separate building in which the sacrament of baptism was once solemnly administered, or that portion of the church-edifice later set apart fo… LacusCurtius: Roman Fountains LacusCurtius: Roman Fountains- Article from William Smith's Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities (1875), illustrated with three woodcuts. Berkeley Playhouse, Berkeley, California Berkeley Playhouse, Berkeley, California- Redwood building designed by architect Julia Morgan in 1908 as the St. John's Presbyterian Church. Brief description, photographs, plan. Theatre Royal, York, UK Theatre Royal, York, UK- The official site includes a brief history of the theater built in 1744 and re-modelled in the 19th century. Saenger Theatres Saenger Theatres- A study of the former Saenger organization and its theaters, mainly in the US. A list, with illustrated histories of selected theaters, some now gone. The Rex Cinema, Berkhamsted The Rex Cinema, Berkhamsted- This Art Deco cinema in the UK, designed by David Nye in 1936, has been restored and re-opened. Includes photographs. Scottish Surviving Cinemas and Theatres Scottish Surviving Cinemas and Theatres- Historical archive of all surviving cinema buildings in Scotland and news on cinemas under threat of closure or demolition. A database wit… Theatron Theatron- Features interactive walkthroughs of 3D models of present and past theatres, including those of ancient Greece and Rome. Requires Cosmo Player VRML Plug-in, Flash and Qu… Redford Theatre Redford Theatre- This 1928 cinema in Detroit was designed with a Japanese motif. Includes an illustrated history and details of its restoration by the Motor City Theatre Organ Soc… The Cerrito Theater The Cerrito Theater- El Cerrito's historic theater with its Art Deco interior and murals is one of California's hidden treasures. History, photographs and progress on its restorat… The Cinema Theatre Association The Cinema Theatre Association- Promotes the study of old cinemas in the UK. Archives, publications, events, links. Grand Vision Foundation Grand Vision Foundation- A non-profit organization to preserve and promote the Warner Grand Theater, an Art Deco movie palace in San Pedro, California. Includes a history of the t… Theatre Historical Society of America Theatre Historical Society of America- Nonprofit educational organization dedicated to documenting and celebrating historic theatres of all types in the United States. Movie House History: Classic Theaters of Kansas Movie House History: Classic Theaters of Kansas- Paul Salley lists theaters, opera houses and drive-in theaters in Kansas, with some history. Banners. American Picture Palaces American Picture Palaces- Illustrated history by the University of Virginia of the extravagant buildings that sprang up in the inter-war years to house the movies. Includes socio-… Theaters Theaters- Great Buildings Online provides photographs, details and bibliographies for a number of significant theaters of all periods across the world. Paramount Theatre, Oakland, California Paramount Theatre, Oakland, California- The official site offers photographs and a history (with source) of this extraordinary Art Deco theater. The 1930s movie palace was designe… Drive In Theater Drive In Theater- The American phenomenon which began in the 1930s: open-air cinemas, viewed from automobiles. An illustrated history and list of theaters both operating and close… Cinema Treasures Cinema Treasures- Dedicated to saving classic movie theaters in the US. News, database, photographs, virtual tours and message boards. Also aims, founders, sponsors and volunteer … Kilduff's Movie Theatre Survey Kilduff's Movie Theatre Survey- A survey of movie theatres in Maryland built between 1900 and 1950. Photographs, building dates and descriptions. The Michigan Theater The Michigan Theater- Constructed in 1927 in Ann Arbour, Michigan, to the design of Detroit architect Maurice Finkel as a vaudeville and movie palace. The official site includes a…