Departments
Notes from Metropolis
Searching for the light at Ground Zero.
The Metropolis Observed
In defense of gentrification; framing Frank Gehry; why pretty things
work better; a design-savvy Friend; disaster-relief starter housing;
Maya Lin treats the Bronx; clay makes a comeback; Dutch architecture
forecast: flexible.
In Production: Flexible Living
By Paul Makovsky
Jason Shatilla’s
stackable Sur[faces].
Object Lesson: Wanted: New Cabs
By Paul Goldberger
A look back at a MoMA show from the 1970s reveals the sorry state of New
York's current taxi fleet.
Investigation: Shortcuts to Safety
By Matthew Reiss
The complex and confusing safety codes regulating skyscrapers are
essentially written by the same industry that constructs and maintains
the buildings.
Portfolio: Typography by Christian Schwartz
Type designer Christian Schwartz’s roadside
attraction.
Perspective: Vanity and Validation
By David D’Arcy
The “building doc”—a film celebrating the construction of
prominent buildings by celebrity architects—has become an essential
part of the total marketing package.
Productsphere: Outdoor Living
By Paul Makovsky
The Great Outdoors.
In Review
Rowan Moore on Rem Koolhaas; new and notable books on
architecture, culture, and design.
Up & Coming
Upcoming events and conferences.
Reference Page
More information on people, places, and products covered in this issue
of Metropolis.
Ben Katchor
Aisle Lights.
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Features
Spaceship Selfridges
By Rowan Moore
The new department store in Birmingham looks to reinvent a tired retail
genre and rebrand England’s perpetual second city.
More is More
By Paul Makovsky
Tord Boontje’s latest collection marries
decoration, function, and affordability.
Two Visions: One Sensibility
By Véronique Vienne
Legendary chef Alain Ducasse and rising design star Patrick Jouin have
created a string of stunning restaurants together. Their secret? They
know their roles.
In the Mix
By Shonquis Moreno
At Alain Ducasse’s latest New York venture, designer Patrick Jouin
bridges French and American cuisine with an eclectic set of objects.
According to Plan
By Kristi Cameron
Emboldened by a unique set of cultural circumstances, Helsinki’s
planning department has a measure of control unheard of in American
cities.
Witnessing History
By Martin C. Pedersen
A retrospective look at Swiss photographer René Burri’s
career reveals a portrait of the twentieth century.
How Buildings Breathe
By Julien Devereux and Martin C. Pedersen
A savvy mix of high technology and age-old wisdom is delivering
healthier air to indoor spaces from office complexes to concert halls.
By the Sea
By David Hay
In their first house, a trio of young architects
get to put their theories into practice.
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