I’ve dated a twin before. But this is not the same but the same. Like twins. According to Wikipedia’s definition of twins, here’s the breakdown: Twins are two buildings resulting from the same developer, usually built in close sucession. They can be the same or different orientation. Twins either be monozygotic (MZ, colloquially “identical”) or [...]

“Since 1999, Suh has made replicas of his living spaces—his childhood home in Seoul and his apartment in New York—in semi-transparent fabrics that he can literally pack in a suitcase and carry with him. 348 West 22nd St., Apt A, New York, NY 10011 is a full-scale reproduction of Suh’s Chelsea apartment, constructed—or more precisely, [...]

“Everything that’s built crumbles in time: buildings, cultures, fortunes, and lives,” says Lipman. “The detritus of civilization tells us no less about our current epoch than an archeological dig speaks to history. The urban ruin is particularly compelling because it speaks of the recent past, and reminds us that our own lives and creations will [...]

Left: Benoit Jalion and Umberto Napolitano of LAN [Local Architecture Network] (Photo by: Benoit Linero) I guess…. More after the jump.