Name: A tour of modern architecture
Uploaded: 2008-07-28T06:36:00Z
Duration: 15 min 8 s
Description: Reed Kroloff gives us a new lens for judging new architecture: is it modern, or is it romantic? Look for glorious images from two leading practices -- and a blistering critique of the 9/11 planning process.

Reed Kroloff gives us a new lens for judging new architecture: is it modern, or is it romantic? Look for glorious images from two leading practices -- and a blistering critique of the 9/11 planning process.

A tour of modern architecture

Modern architecture is defined by a deep divide between technological innovation and emotional impact. The struggle over the World Trade Center’s redesign, featuring a massive memorial crater and soaring buildings, pushed Americans to reconsider how buildings should reflect ambition and healing. Vivid examples from leading architects show new possibilities: one studio built a complex sand dune structure in just 48 hours, while another crafts spaces that transport diners to distant shores with light and texture. These approaches reveal how our built environment mirrors both our logic and longing.