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Safdie Architects Completes an Extensive Restoration of Unit at Habitat 67

Niall Patrick Walsh — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 11:00:00 +0000

Safdie Architects has completed a comprehensive renovation of Moshe Safdie’s unit at the iconic Habitat 67 in Montreal, Canada. The 10th floor unit of the designated monument was restored to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Habitat 67, in conjunction with a 2017 exhibition of Safdie’s work titled “Habitat ‘67 vers l’avenir : The Shape of Things to Come.”

A Day in the Life with Moshe Safdie

Karissa Rosenfield — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 16:00:00 +0000

Walking along the High Line in his self-designed wardrobe, Moshe Safdie spent the day with New York Times journalist Ruth La Ferla to discuss his views on architecture and the city. "Look what happens in the city when something becomes a destination,” he told Ferla, referring to the High Line. The 77-year-old architect is preparing to build his first project in New York. Follow this link to read the New York Time's complete conversation with Safdie.

Images Released of Moshe Safdie's First New York Project

Karissa Rosenfield — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 12:18:00 +0000

Images of Moshe Safdie's first New York project has been released. Planned to rise on a Manhattan site at West 30th Street, between Broadway and 5th Avenue, the 64-story mixed-use tower will feature a limestone base that compliments and serves its historic neighbor: the Marble Collegiate Church, one of the Collegiate Churches’ five ministries.

Ten Buildings Which Epitomize The Triumph Of Postmodernism

James Taylor-Foster — Fri, 27 Feb 2015 04:00:51 +0000

Being such a recent movement in the international architectural discourse, the reach and significance of post-modernism can sometimes go unnoticed. In this selection, chosen by Adam Nathaniel Furman, the "incredibly rich, extensive and complex ecosystem of projects that have grown out of the initial explosion of postmodernism from the 1960s to the early 1990s" are placed side by side for our delight.

Moshe Safdie Wins 2015 AIA Gold Medal

Karissa Rosenfield — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +0000

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has just announced that Moshe Safdie, FAIA, will be the 2015 AIA Gold Medal recipient. Honoring him for his “comprehensive and humane approach to designing public and cultural spaces across the world has touched millions of people and influenced generations of younger architects,” the AIA believes that Safdie's work has had a lasting influence on the theory and practice of architecture.

Safdie Architects Design Glass "Air Hub" for Singapore Changi Airport

Karissa Rosenfield — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +0000

Today, Safdie Architects revealed plans for a glass, spherical “air hub” that will be built at the center of the Singapore’s Changi Airport, the world’s sixth busiest airport. The “jeweled” biodome was presented as a “new paradigm” for international airports that will boost Singapore’s stopover appeal and become a “lifestyle destination” for both travelers and local residents.

Moshe Safdie, Richard Rogers & Rocco Yim to Deliver Keynotes at WAF

Becky Quintal — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 00:00:00 +0000

Held annually in Singapore, the WAF annually recognizes the world's most amazing architecture projects (you can learn more here). They have announced an impressive line-up of prominent architects who will speak at the World Architecture Festival in October, including: