As August draws to a close and our holidays - be they from work or school - already start to feel like distant memories, perhaps it's a good moment to reflect on our faith in what we do. Sometimes design affords us the ability to oversee massive and exciting change. Sometimes projects don't work out, despite our best efforts. And sometimes, design isn't as capable of making change as we believe it to be. This week's stories touched on our faith in design in a range of ways, from the literal (such as the bright churches of Kerala) to the more abstract (how much good taste in fast food design actually equates to good tastes.) Read on for this week's review.
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This Week in Architecture: Our Faith in Design, from McDonalds' Golden Arches to Churches in Kerala
https://www.archdaily.com/900742/this-week-in-architecture-our-faith-in-design-from-mcdonalds-golden-arches-to-churches-in-keralaKatherine Allen
10 Must-See Buildings to Discover at Open House London 2018
Open House London 2018 has officially released the list of over 800 buildings open to the public this September. Now in its 27th edition, the weekend-long festival offers free guided tours and open doors to buildings and architecture across the city. This year, a range of exciting architecture will be featured, including the new US Embassy by KieranTimberlake, Maggie's Barts by Steven Holl Architects, and Bloomberg European Headquarters by Foster + Partners, the world's most sustainable office building. Find out our list of the top 10 must-see buildings to discover at this year's Open House.
https://www.archdaily.com/900560/10-must-see-buildings-to-discover-at-open-house-london-2018Eric Baldwin