John Dwyer designs buildings that do more than provide shelter or inspire people to snag a selfie to post on Instagram. He designs buildings that serve his community. Dwyer’s approach as an architect can be seen in all of his work, from a Northeast Minneapolis live/work space that weaves a creative, minimalist gallery space into … [ Read more]
Designs for the Greater Good: John Dwyer champions architecture that responds to human needs, not just wants
Grand Designs: Alma is expanding to make you feel more at home
Have you ever been to Restaurant Alma? The acclaimed restaurant has been quietly sitting on the corner of University and 6th Avenue Southeast in Minneapolis for 17 years now, while Dinkytown was razed and rebuilt with luxury apartments and St. Anthony Main has waxed and waned. It’s not new or hot, and you can’t sum up … [ Read more]
Famed architect Frank Gehry to redesign the Los Angeles river basin waterway
Architect Frank Gehry is working with the city of Los Angeles to redevelop the Los Angeles River Basin, reports The Los Angeles Times. Gehry’s involvement marks a potential turning point in a decades-long struggle to reinvent the river and its concrete-lined banks. The 51-mile-long basin is currently desolate, despite being the city’s central waterway. Since last year, … [ Read more]