ICYMI: The Glasgow School of Art shortlisted five firms competing to design its renovation and startup organization Design Exchange completed its inaugural project.
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The Arts Coalition for the Dupont Underground signed a 5.5-year lease for the space. [ARCHITECT]
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Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas, Hon. FAIA, will work with Russian art collector Dasha Zhukova to design a Moscow museum. [The Wall Street Journal]
A new report says the Washington, D.C.'s Metro system needs $16 billion over 15 years for infrastructure improvements. [Washington Business Journal]
Benedict Cumberbatch (and a handful of other British stars) are campaigning to limit new development in London's historic Soho neighborhood. [CityLab]
Uber will start sharing its data with city planners. [Business Insider]
The 126 finalists in the Knight Cities Challenge, an urban design competition. [Next City]
Architect Thom Mayne, FAIA, of Morphosis and his wife are tearing down the former house of writer Ray Bradbury, which the couple purchased last year. [Curbed Los Angeles]
Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit claiming that airport officials are intentionally flying planes over his Mar-a-Lago Club and house in Palm Beach, Fla. [The Washington Post]
How architects can help solve London's affordable housing crisis. [London Evening Standard]
Step Up, Step Down:
HOK completed the acquisition of 360 Architecture, and leaders of that firm will now operate under the new HOK Sports + Recreation + Entertainment. [Kansas City Business Journal]
Awards: Enter Now!
The AIA's COTE Top Ten and Top Ten + Awards recognize innovative projects that incorporate sustainable design strategies, while educating the profession and the public about the increased value of buildings that protect the environment. Submissions are due Jan. 26.
The Design Talks Institute recognizes alternative ideas for reframing how underutilized spaces can be used in urban environments in its Lost Spaces 2015 competition. Submissions are due March 30.
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