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Architecture columns from respected writers such as the great, late Joel Solkoff in the USA for e-architect – architectural thinking, articles about current building issues and built environment challenges.

Joel Solkoff (1947 – 2022)

Sadly he passed away on May 3, 2022 in his local Williamsport hospital, Pennsylvania, USA. He was passionate about architecture, especially disability rights and affordable housing.

He was a thinker, and for sure we need more of those in this world. He was born in New York City. He received his B.A. from Columbia University and was a graduate student from Penn State’s Rehabilitation Counseling program.

He started writing for us with a series of columns on Renzo Piano’s Morgan Museum and Library in New York City. He praised this Manhattan building for its good access.

Joel Solkoff Column: Renzo Piano Owns New York

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Morgan Library and Museum.

On disability issues relevant to architects. ‘Renzo Piano Owns New York’. When Renzo Piano’s fourth architectural project in New York City is completed, he will have surrounded the Island of Manhattan dominating neighborhoods on the North, South, West and East sides. The project on the north is Columbia University’s Manhattanville expansion. For an alumnus of Columbia College Class of 1969, the Piano project is literally a mind blower.