Juana M Salazar, RA, AIA

12/29/2023

Architecture befitting a great place to get away. Hope your new year brings tranquility and peace.

2023 Top 10: The first Record House by the London–based architect and Stirling Prize winner overlooks a tidal marsh and adjoining harbor.

12/26/2023

Which one is your favorite? Not sure if I like the spire, sphere or cube. The retro residences don't have enough 'new'. And on the other hand are the faux cladding materials in odd shapes seem to be grasping for new-ness. I do like the black brick. I'll have to keep it in mind for a future project. :-)

From New York skyscrapers to the world's largest spherical structure, we select 10 of this year's most talked-about architecture projects in the USA.

12/26/2023

06/23/2023

Tell me what you think of the design of this place: https://johnsonfain.com/projects/urban-design-planning/studios-campus-plans/american-indian-cultural-center-planning/

06/23/2023

At the heart of landscape design is a deep appreciation for process and time, making topographic museums a natural fit for historical curation.

05/22/2023

Is it an iteration or is it constructive? Or, ‘is it real or is it memorex?’

How will the emergence of artificial intelligence tools affect design?

12/07/2022

Good article of the current economic de-urbanization, and the possible opportunities for re-urbanization, trending in downtowns.

The office apocalypse: Buildings gutted by work from home will cost cities $453 billion — leading to fewer jobs, dirtier streets, and higher crime.

11/11/2022

Sencillo! Pare de sufrir. Contrate un arquitecto para buen diseño.

11/10/2022

Our EVP/CEO Lakisha Ann Woods, CAE, has heard from you about the importance of promoting the value of architects far & wide.

So we’re excited to share that we're working with America ByDesign on a CBS News series about American architectural innovation, ingenuity, & design excellence!

Tune in 11/12 via Paramount+! Follow the series here. → http://bit.ly/3fPW8T8

09/19/2022

Good read on what to do with all of the empty office space due to people working from home. Now they can live in their own office!

With workers continuing to stay home and housing in short supply, developers in the state’s largest metros are giving new life to old buildings.

12/22/2020

I'm really PI**ED OFF for signing bill requiring classical architecture for federal buildings. WTF doe he know about 'beautiful' architecture? This is another political policy about EXCLUSION and limiting EXPRESSION!!!

US president donald trump has issued an executive order stating that classical architecture should be the preferred and default style of all federal buildings going forward. trump originally called for more ‘traditional’ designs in february 2020, with the american institute of architects (AIA) r...

09/27/2020

Built in the 1880s and added addition after addition by walling in the porches, this is a rough architectural gem waiting to be uncovered. New renovation project in the hill country just north of Mason, Texas