As the Zlota tower reaches its top floor, the Voivod Administrative Court (“WSA”) in Warsaw has reaffirmed validity of the Building Permit of Złota 44 and closed all outstanding proceedings related to the case. The construction of the skyscraper is no longer exposed to any legal risk regarding its Building Permit.
In January of each year, CTBUH publishes a review of tall building construction and statistics from the previous year. The annual story is becoming a familiar one: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and now 2011 have each sequentially broke the record for the most 200 meter or higher buildings completed in a given year. Once again, more 200 m+ buildings were completed in 2011 than in any year previous, with a total of 88 projects opening their doors (for an overview of all 200 m+ buildings, see the “Tall Buildings in Numbers” study). Shenzhen’s Kingkey 100, at 442 meters, tops the 2011 list.
Throughout its history, the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) has recognized and honored the shopping center industry’s most cutting-edge properties, innovative solutions and creative responses to market trends, as well as outstanding examples of design and development throughout the world through its Global Awards programs. As part of the shopping center industry’s premier awards competition, ICSC is pleased to announce that Crystals at CityCenter, Las Vegas, Nev., has been chosen as a Gold Design and Development Award winner in its annual U.S. Design and Development Awards. ICSC’s U.S. Design and Development Awards are designed to recognize outstanding projects for excellence in the creation of new retail projects, and in the expansion or redevelopment of existing projects, solely within the continental United States. [Editor’s note: For complete details on this and the other winners, visit ICSC’s global awards web gallery].
A series of world-class art and culture performances, exhibitions and symposia will be presented at City University of Hong Kong (CityU) to celebrate the grand opening of the Run Run Shaw Creative Media Centre (CMC).
Designed by architect Daniel Libeskind, CMC puts CityU in the worldwide league of institutions that possesses truly inspiring architecture, said Professor Way Kuo, President of CityU.
“The passion for creativity embodied in this building echoes our commitment to excellence in research and professional education,” he said.
Studio Daniel Libeskind today announced the first lighting design by founding architect Daniel Libeskind. Created in collaboration with Austrian lighting company Zumtobel, the limited-edition eL Masterpiece chandelier is distinguished by both its striking design and the sophisticated technology that underlies it. The chandelier, which made its debut at Art Basel Miami Beach December 1-4 2011, is only the fourth in Zumbotel’s Masterpiece series of stylistically and technically innovative designs by leading creative figures. The other Masterpieces are Starbrick (2009), by Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson; VorteXX (2005), by British architect Zaha Hadid; and the LQ-P-Chandelier (2005), byNew York architect and artist Hani Rashid.
The Jewish Museum Berlin celebrated its opening 10 years ago on September 9th 2001. Since it opened to the public on September 13th 2001 (it originally opened on 9/11 and then closed due to the attacks in NYC), the museum in Daniel Libeskind’s striking zig-zag building has become one of Berlin’s most frequented museums. Over 7,220,000 people from more than 40 countries have visited the Jewish Museum Berlin.
“I wanted to create a bold interruption, a fundamental dislocation, to penetrate the historic arsenal ….”
– Daniel Libeskind, 2011
DRESDEN, Germany (AP) — A modern wedge of glass, concrete and steel rips through a 135-year-old former armory building for the armies of Kaiser Wilhelm I, its silvery shimmer and stark lines contrasting sharply with the neoclassical building that it now bisects.
CNN Eye on Poland Features Zlota 44
On the 10th anniversary of 9/11 Daniel Libeskind reflects on his Op-Ed from June 23, 2005, "From the Ashes" about his embattled master plan for rebuilding ground zero.
W Magazine Features Libeskind House Project: "The House That Fell To Earth"
In an essay in this week's New Yorker magazine, editor David Remnick writes that this 10th anniversary of the attacks is a time to commemorate, consider and reconsider. Audie Cornish talks to Remnick. She also talks to World Trade Center master planner Daniel Libeskind and NPR's Tom Gjelten, who provides a wrap up of the day's events. Weekend Edition then offers a montage of sound from the day of remembrance.
Stephen Nessen interviews Daniel Libeskind for WNYC culture desk about his connection to New York, memory, his Ground Zero Masterplan and how he feels about the upcoming 10 year anniversary of 9/11
Daniel joins Diane Rehm to discuss the challenges he's faced as the Masterplanner of Ground Zero and why he believes the project has the power to heal.
Canadian Jewish Congress and Pier 21 Canada's Immigration Museum Proudly Announces the Unveiling of Libeskind's "Wheel of Conscience" monument.
Daniel Libeskind Speaks to Leonard Lopate on WNYC About the World Trade Center Redevelopment
Daniel Libeskind and a representative of Silverstein Properties, discuss the vision of the complete Ground Zero site's individual components.
Daniel Libeskind writes about his many adventures in travel for the New York Times
CNN 's show "Connect the World" takes viewers on a sweeping journey across continents, beyond headlines and into histories, possibilities and depths of the stories that are changing our world. Host Becky Anderson and guests will join the dots of stories and events by exploring how an event or circumstance in one part of the world can have significant impact and reach elsewhere. Weekdays at 2100 GMT.
Paul Needham discusses Libeskind's Masterplan development for the Huffington Post
Ground zero master planner, Daniel Libeskind, praises the 9/11 memorial, calls it a 'visceral encounter with this piece of New York.
Andrew Rice's in depth piece on the re-rebuilding of Ground Zero for Bloomberg Businessweek, he calls it a " A tale of power, money, tragedy, and the unlikely rebirth of the World Trade Center site."
Eight years after his design was chosen to guide the rebuilding at Ground Zero and less than three months from the tenth anniversary of 9/11, Daniel Libeskind receives AIA NY honor.
“It is such an exciting moment to return to the Felix-Nussbaum-Haus, my first completed project. As an architect it is a great honor to be asked to design an extension to this museum for the city of Osnabrück. It is a true celebration that the museum for Nussbaum (who was once a forgotten artist) is growing and expanding not only architecturally but also in our hearts and minds. The integration of the new extension with the present symbolizes that the memory of Nussbaum will have a vibrant and ongoing narration.”—Daniel Libeskind
In a presentation to the Mayor and the City of Milan, Daniel Libeskind unveiled his definitive design for the Contemporary Art Museum in Milan, to be built as a a part of the the City Life project Fiera Milano, the redevelopment of the city's former fairgrounds.
The Creative Media Centre at City University of Hong Kong (CityU) was officially named after Sir Run Run Shaw at a ceremony on March 17th 2011 to thank the internationally renowned movie and television magnate for his staunch support to the University over the years.
JHSF, one of the largest companies in Brazilian real estate, launches Vitra in São Paulo, a high-end residential building designed by Daniel Libeskind. It will be the first project in South America by the award-winning Polish-born American architect behind the Ground Zero master plan development in Manhattan and the Jewish Museum Berlin, among other projects.
World-renowned architect Daniel Libeskind has been chosen to design a landmark building in the UK to house a new international institute working towards democracy and conflict resolution around the globe.
The new Institute for Democracy and Conflict Resolution (IDCR) at the University of Essex will build on the University’s 40 years of practical and academic expertise in the field of human rights, justice and governance, and become an international beacon for democracy.
"I am thrilled to have Sir Run Run Shaw’s support for this important project, it will be an honor for the Creative Media Centre to carry his name.”-- Daniel Libeskind
