At the Lisbon Architecture Triennale, Wondering "Can Architects Curate?"
Despite some smart research, this edition's glut of information and ignorance of context reflects architecture's crisis of curation, our critic writes.
Portugal
In Portugal's Douro Valley, a Modern Renovation Revitalizes an Old Farmhouse
Paris-based interior designer Pierre Yovanovitch was tapped to turn a 19th-century dwelling into a winery and hotel, one that balanced contemporary and rustic design.
A Dramatic Glass-and-Concrete Interior Spreads Light Throughout This Lisbon Dwelling
The building's full-height void is defined by three partial floors that gradually increase in size—a configuration that resembles architectural cross-section.
Using Local Craft and Materials, a Lisbon Office Roots Itself in the Surrounding City
When designing a new home for a company's Lisbon office, local firm Pedra Silva Arquitectos deployed Portuguese ceramics and wool to create a homey, relaxed, flexible-use workplace.
Portugal's MAAT Museum a Monument to Corporate Ego
The Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology (MAAT) in Lisbon, by Amanda Levete, may be a jewel, but it shows a complete and utter disregard for its context.
Rui Alves Brings a Craftsman's Eye to Contemporary Design
The Portuguese designer is also a consummate craftsman, building his own finely detailed but thoroughly modern furniture.
