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Author Archives: Eleanor Beaumont
Editorial: open house
This issue showcases projects from the AR House shortlist and studies the artist’s house and the myths it contains
Editorial: first principles
In its November issue, the AR showcases the Emerging awards shortlisted architects, and finds that the beginning is already behind us
Editorial: just deserts
In its October issue, The Architectural Review finds the world’s deserts to be anything but empty
Palaces for the people: social housing in Eivissa, Spain, by 08014 Arquitectura
The political will that built 08014 Arquitectura’s social housing on the holiday island of Eivissa may prove to be short-lived
Editorial: no trespassing
For its September issue, the AR ventures onto private property
Editorial: a moratorium on demolition
In July/August 2023, the AR showcases the shortlisted projects for the New into Old awards, as well as a series of postcards addressed to the buildings we miss
Editorial: plant matter
In June 2023, the AR examines plant-based construction at its root
Back to the future: Norman Foster at the Centre Pompidou
Foster’s ‘futurespective’ is a dazzling showroom of late capitalism, but proposes little for a viable future on this planet
Outrage: starchitect retrospectives
Starchitect blockbusters attract large, fee‑paying audiences, but offer little to architects
