Jackie's Architecture Blog October 2004 Archive

A prize-winning duo of Swiss architects tapped the energy of an old power plant to create London's Tate Modern art museum. Read more about the Tate Modern Art Museum...

This hill-hugging home from our House Helpline series was built by a doctor during the Victorian era, but it doesn't have the showy details you might expect. What is it? ... Read More

In a 500-page report, investigators are now saying that New York's World Trade Center Towers did not collapse because of problems in its design. Although some elements in the construction ... Read More

Frank Gehry's firm will join with Snøhetta to design the cultural arts and museum complex on Ground Zero, the World Trade Center site in New York City. Gehry is ... Read More

No one knows who will live in the United States White House next January, but one thing is sure: the stately white building we see today has gone through ... Read More

Have you ever wished you could listen in on the conversations between the folks who are rebuilding in New York City? Here's your chance. A recent conference presented by ... Read More

There’s nothing like a Victorian to make the head spin. Why is it that no two are alike? Here are a few photos sent into our House Helpline. Only some ... Read More

If you're anywhere near New York City this weekend -- October 9 and 10, 2004 -- don't miss the City's second annual open house. Open House New York (OHNY) is ... Read More

When they bought the place, the owners were told that this house dates from the "mid-1800's to mid-1900's." Whoa! That's a span of a hundred years! Anyone want to ... Read More

Browse the Web and you'll find hundreds of companies that offer house plans. How to choose? A building plan publisher offers these tips for selecting the best house plans for ... Read More