current issue celebrating 30 blog multimedia books events neocon next generation design competition state of design ceu new products designmart Connect with us		February 2006 Features Where Old and New Collide By Fred A. Bernstein By joining two historic buildings, Steven Holl’s modern addition to Pratt’s architecture school makes a more vibrant campus. Notes from Metropolis Tropical Green By Susan S. Szenasy A Metropolis conference explores regional approaches to modern architecture. Observed • Outdoor Livin’ • Shanghai Surprise • Flex Space • About Face • Clean Water Act • Grand Planner • Minding the Gap • Shelter from the Storm America The Power of Modernist Thinking By Karrie Jacobs One house that survived Katrina was an anomaly even before the storm. Far Corner A Valentine to Place By Philip Nobel Our resident curmudgeon’s annual ode to all things good and true. Perspective Architecture 101 (Reconsidered) By Laurie Manfra Globalization is transforming practice, but are the schools keeping up? Mentoring Raw Material By Joel Topcik A program draws on the creative energy of homeless youth. Next Generation Eco Chic By Laurie Manfra By branding her supermarket with boutique style, a young designer hopes to turn shoppers into accidental environmentalists. Portfolio Model World By Andrew Blum Olivo Barbieri’s model world. In Production Joy Ride By Mireille Hyde 3Part’s Cheetah wheelchair for R82 Materials Tough Tiles By Mireille Hyde Two Italian architects design the first ceramic-paved piazza. Productsphere Hecho en Espana By Paul Makovsky Work by a new generation of Spanish designers is taking over furniture fairs, showrooms, and museums. Reference Page Reference Page: February 2006 More information on people, places, and products covered in this issue of Metropolis. Thought Bubble By Paul Makovsky Foster and Partners’ new library in Berlin utilizes decades of research, taking green building to the next level. Lungs of the Library A look at the active and passive technologies used to heat and ventilate the building. The Ethics of Rugs By Laurie Manfra Can designers help eliminate child labor in the rug industry? The Rugmark Foundation thinks so. From the Ashes By Andrew Blum A photographic exhibition on the centennial of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake shows a city determined to rebuild. Master of All Scales By Jennifer Kabat Antonio Citterio has designed everything from sofas to high-rise condos, but don’t expect a signature style or a grand overarching theory. Slim City, Mexico By Edward Gomez One of the prime movers behind the restoration of Mexico City’s historic district, billionaire Carlos Slim Helú is also a major investor in the neighborhood. Order This Issue Now! Past Issues Of Metropolis

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