Joseph Giovannini

A prominent critic, journalist, author, teacher and architectural designer, Giovannini earned his master's degree at Harvard University's Graduate School of Design and runs his own practice, Giovannini Associates.

Joseph Giovannini's Posts

In Memoriam
Zaha Hadid, Friend

by Joseph Giovannini

Architect and critic Joseph Giovannini remembers the wonderful force of nature known as Zaha Hadid.
In Memoriam
Remembering Claude Parent

by Joseph Giovannini

The French architect of the oblique, considered the Piranesi of his time, had a lasting influence on a younger generation of architects, including Jean Nouvel.
Exhibitions
The Anxiety of Influence

by Joseph Giovannini

An exhibition of Claude Parent's and Jean Nouvel's unbuilt museums doubles as an exploration of the master and protégé relationship.
Postcard from London
Why Zaha Hadid's Gold Medal Matters

by Joseph Giovannini

Joseph Giovannini reports from the medal ceremony about the significance of the award
Critique
Inside Diller Scofidio + Renfro's Broad Museum

by Joseph Giovannini

Joseph Giovannini discovers that DS+R's new project stands up to its much vaunted neighbor