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The 100-year-old Jefferson Building represents a collaborative effort between architecture and art. Never before had a team of prominent artists coordinated their talents during the construction of a historic public [...]

Issues are presented concerning the steps being taken to refurbish the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in Washington, DC. The building was originally designed by architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1972.

Issues are presented concerning the controversy which is surrounding the design and construction of 53 escalator canopies for the outdoor Metro in Washington, DC. Protests by architects over the selection of architect Arthur Cotton Moore are discussed.

The Commission of Fine Arts in Washington has approved revisions to the proposed World War II Memorial. Details pertaining to the original scheme and the revisions by designer Friedrich St. Florian are presented.

Reports the victory of the District of Columbia area architects in the canopy designing competition in Washington D.C. Construction of canopy for the Metrorail subway stations; Sponsorship of competition by the Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority; Design of the canopy.

Reports the underground construction of the United States Capitol visitors' center in Washington D.C. Accommodation for tourists visiting the Capitol; Use of the center by the United States Congress; Emphasis on accessibility and education in the construction design.

Reports the convention of several mayors for the 14th annual Mayors Institute on City Design in Washington D.C. Focus on the use of federal buildings as tools for community and economic development; Opportunity of presenting specific design project; Information on the institute.

Announces Hartman-Cox Architects' plan to begin construction of the Jefferson Library at Kenwood, outside of Charlottesville, Virginia, in August 2000. Scheduled completion date; Highlights of the multimillion-dollar architectural project.

Reports on the planned inner-city urban redevelopment plans of the government of Washington D.C. as of July 2000. Details of the urban renewal proposed by Washington D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams and his city planners.

Reports on the closure of the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. for a face lift together with its sister tenant at the building, the National Museum of American Art. Politics of the project involving the retired Smithsonian Institution Secretary Michael Heyman; Hartman-Cox as architects hired for the project.

Cites the architectural projects that will receive financing from United States President Bill Clinton's proposed Fiscal Year 2001 budget. Federal court buildings; Border stations; Embassy security, construction and maintenance.

Reports on the Architectural Institute of America's publication `Good Enough for Congress? A Pictorial Representation of Why Americans Deserve Better School Building,' intended to spur United States Congress toward approval of legislation in aid of school construction and renovation. Contents of the booklet.

Reports on the installation of a Richard Meier-designed bus stops in Washington, District of Columbia. Sleek design; Expressed joints and connections; Interest in consistent design of public amenities.

Reports on the commissioning of Frank O. Gehry as the designer of an addition to the Corcoran Gallery of Art and College of Art and Design, in Washington, D.C. Concept includes renovation of the Beaux-Arts building. Need to consolidate the college; Expansion of gallery space; Key points of the competition program.

Reports on the American Society of Landscape Architects' (ASLA) launched of `100 Parks, 100 Years' campaign to build parks in the United States to commemorate its centennial celebration. Types of projects to be handled by landscape architects; Brief background on ASLA.

Reports that Kaplan McLaughlin Diaz (KLD) has won an international competition for the design of the headquarters of Brazilian media company, GLOBO, based in Sao Paolo. Phases of the construction program; Design and fixtures.

Reports on a project to build a memorial in Washington, D.C. honoring Martin Luther King. Holding of an international competition for the design of the memorial; Administration of competition by the Center for Architecture.

Reports on the competition to design an addition to the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. Finalists; Goal of the expansion.

States that construction of the Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. commenced despite arguments over the proposed size of the building. When the project is scheduled to be completed; Information on Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback and Associates, the Atlanta, Georgia-based firm responsibly for the design of the center.

Presents information on the conference entitled `National Symposium on School Design: Schools as Centers of Community,' held on October 8, 1998 in Washington, D.C. which focused on the need to redesign schools. Views of Michael Stanton, president of the American Institute of Architects; Suggestions made by the White House in relation to this issue; Comments from Secretary of Education, William Riley.

Reports that the Commission of Fine Arts in the United States approved Friedrich Saint Florian's revised World War II Memorial concept. When the original design of the World War II Memorial was unveiled; Criticism of the revised concept; Views of the Commission.

Focuses on a symposium held at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C., which discussed whether museums play a role in the viewer's experience or whether they are neutral structures in which art and artifacts are shown. Reference to the publication of the book `Towards a New Museum,' by Victoria Newhouse; Participants in the symposium; Approaches presented for gallery design.

Presents information on co-housing, a Danish system where individuals and families maintain their own homes but share a communal dining room. Architect Ron Petralito's design of co-housing units; Reference to the book `Co-Housing: A Contemporary Approach to Housing Ourselves,' by Kathryn McCamant and Charles Durrett; Development of co-housing projects.

Reports on the challenges which architect Douglas Cardinal faced while doing work for the Smithsonian's Institution's (SI) National Museum of the American Indian. Details on the the challenges he faced; How he reacted to the challenges; What his reactions resulted in; Indepth look at what the SI claimed; Comments from Cardinal.

Presents information on the development of Kenilworth Avenue, Northeast Washington D.C.. Detailed information on the developments; What the development will be named; Reference to the level of crime and violence in the area; Details on the role Telesis Corporation played in the development.

Presents information on winners of the pro bono publico awards. Identification of the winners; Who sponsors the event; Information on what they did to win.

States that design concerns of flood, fire, wind and earthquakes, were addressed by the National Multi-Hazard Institute in August 1997, which was funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Information on the building technology and performance texts that were produced by FEMA; Detailed information on the conference that was held in Japan in January 1995.

Reports on the dedication of the Women in Military Service to America memorial, in Arlington, Virginia. Who the commission was awarded to; Information on the Memorial Bridge, the place where military women would be commemorated; Features of the bridge.

Focuses on the plans for the construction of the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center in Washington, D.C. Expectations for the features of the facility; Who was responsible for the design of the facility; Benefits of the design of the facility; Details on some of the rooms which will be housed in the facility.

Presents information on some of the problems associated with the plans for the construction of memorial for veterans of World War II, to be placed in Washington D.C. Information on the architectural design for the memorial; Reference to some of the changes made to the design of the memorial; Expectations for the design of the memorial.

Reports that the renovation of the Washington Monument was funded by the Minneapolis-based discount retailer, Target Stores, which began a trend of public-private partnerships on federal projects. What will happen if the partnership is successful; Comments from Bruce Babbitt, secretary of the interior; Architect commissioned to design the scaffolding by Target Stores.