Design / Construction News

AIA Selects 2012 Gold Medal Firm

The AIA's Board of Directors awarded the 2012 Gold Medal to Steven Holl, FAIA, and the Architecture Firm Award to VJAA, the Minneapolis-based firm noted for its consistently rigorous approach to research-driven form-making. Both Holl and VJAA will receive their medals at the 2012 AIA National Convention.(more info)

Shipwrecked Liner's Command Faces More Scrutiny

The command of the shipwrecked Costa Concordia faced mounting scrutiny on Sunday over its handling of the ship's ill-fated journey, which ended in a disorderly evacuation and at least five deaths. (more info)