architecture in the u.s. (yawn…)

just came across the website for seARCH architecture and it’s actually really well-done, and the language barrier is not even an issue but innovatively incorporated into the overall design and functionality of the site. and, of course, take a guess as to where they are located. yep, amsterdam… the netherlands… the places where architecture is increasingly successful, innovative, responsive and continues to push the boundaries of our traditional notions of what architecture is. yes, architecture in this country is ridiculously horrible and WAY too comfortable. please people, release yourselves from the same-old, boring-ass status quo!