. Under the patronage of Dr. Riad Na'ssan Agha, Minister of Culture the First International Symposium of Sculpture was inaugurated in Damascus during the period from 07.07.2008 to 31.07.2008 through a gathering of the top Syrian, Arab and foreign artists to interact in artistic cultural dialogue in Damascus and produce concrete works of marble during the period of the symposium

When a pedestrian walks across Rogier Sterk’s interactive light floor , his or her weight displaces fluid contained within the panel system , leaving “light print” for about one minute after contact.

Beijing, China, 2003-October 2008

Curious about how Alsop Architects managed to construct that flying, translucent rectangle at the Ontario College of Art and Design? Wonder about the sustainability of the Genzyme Building? The saying "the truth is in the details" reveals an essential quality of architectural design. How a staircase curves, a roof seemingly floats, or a concrete wall illuminates are critical questions for architects looking at or creating new work. You might forgive designers for closely guarding their signature techniques. Fortunately, editors Christine Killory and René Davids culled an amazing collection of the best trade secrets in Details in Contemporary Architecture.