The Universe House an be the incarnation of a complex cultural and aesthetical vision. Stefano Boeri and Gabriel Orozco discuss about how the observatory-house of Roca Blanca became a tool for knowledge. Architectural photographer Iwan Baan recently shot the Universe House, designed by Mexican artist Gabriel Orozco and built by architect Tatiana Bilbao in Roca Blanca, Mexico.

The Cooper Hewitt, America’s National Design Museum, has unveiled design plans for an enlarged and enhanced facility to house its vast collection. The $64 million project, which is slated to begin construction in January 2009, is being led by Gluckman Mayner Architects with Beyer Blinder Belle Architects on board as Executive Architect.