Monthly Archives: October 2009
BIArch Journal: An Orange Tree Noise
The auditorium was still relatively quiet right before the BIArch’s inaugural lecture by Chilean architect Smiljan Radic. As the final details were double-checked, the only sounds were a faint, intermittent buzz from the overhead lights, broken now and then by a sound check.
In a few minutes the room was abuzz with people, the air heavy [...]
Smiljan Radic at La Pedrera
Photo by Pedro Hernández Martínez
Smiljan Radic is a remarkable figure in contemporary architecture. His particular vision rings through every single one of his projects, be it a delicate, fleeting structure, a house with sober detailing, or an ambitious, urban-scale public commission. Radic’s work is difficult to pin down, and at times he might be considered [...]
Forthcoming: Energy