TADAO ANDO'S LATEST ARTWORK

The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Texas has just celebrated its 110th anniversary by opening a new building by world-renowned architect Tadao Ando of Osaka, Japan. Beyond the sleek modern entrance are gallery pavilions constructed with massive concrete walls that boldly express the structure while serving to protect the collection within. Next week ArchitectureWeek contributor Elizabeth Bollinger will explain how Ando has applied his distinctive touch to the expressive concrete.

BRINGING CLINICS TO AFRICA

It is estimated that three-quarters of the world’s AIDS population lives in Sub-Saharan Africa; most have no access to adequate health care. One of the obstacles for medical professionals in Africa is lack of access to the vast continent with adequately equipped facilities. Architecture for Humanity has just concluded a competition for the design of a fully equipped, mobile HIV/AIDS health clinic. Next week we'll take a look at a few of the winning schemes.

THE CARDBOARD SCHOOL

Just over a year ago, an unusual building opened on the east coast of England. Despite its having been constructed almost entirely from cardboard, it has been winning awards and suffering no apparent harm from the rainy climate. The project team, led by Buro Happold Consulting Engineers, conducted intensive research into the properties of recycled paper as a viable construction material. Next week ArchitectureWeek contributing editor Don Barker will describe the school and the implications of its construction.