Architecture
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The Lost Kowloon Walled City in Hong Kong as Represented in Video Games
Ian Lambot via Wikimedia Commons Architects and designers once hailed Kowloon Walled City as the closest thing to a self-
Heroes Remain: Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami Aftermath
Ishinomaki is a quiet town whose main attractions are Manga Road and Mangattan, an oblong-shaped museum dedicated to Shotaro
Downtown Doodler: Tour of the Bowery
During Urban Design Week, I was lucky enough to attend a walking tour of the Bowery led by Eric Ferrara,
Why Are You On My Train?: Men at Work in New York
If you want insight into the occupations of two men living in New York, this video pieces together the intriguing
The Mixed Up Statue of Mr. William H. Seward
Chester A. Arthur, William Lloyd Garrison, and General Winfield Scott Hancock were amongst the celebrities who attended the 1876 dedication
In Pictures: NYC Maker Faire 2011
Filled to the brim with performances, DIY showcases and all things scientific and artistic Maker Faire 2011 did not disappoint.
Boardwalk Empire Goes Underground — An Afternoon on a Vintage Subway Train
“The next train arriving at this station is not in service. Please step away from the platform edge.” As I
Seidler and the City: An Architectural Pilgrimage of Sydney
It’s a familiar story: young architect from the Old World gets a good modernist education, then gets on a
Take the F Train
It’s packed with tourists on their way to Fisherman’s Wharf. It doesn’t run through the normal underground
Manhattan Community Board 6 passes Pub Crawl Ban Resolution
It’s official. Manhattan’s Community Board 6 has passed the pub crawl ban, a proposal that has been in
Book Review | Revolution of Forms: Cuba’s Forgotten Art Schools
This article is part of an on-going series of reviews on titles from Princeton Architectural Press. Twelve years have