Articles by Eric Baldwin

Earlier this week, we took a look at contemporary architecture schools, but of course all academic b uildings are designed, and many of them are opportunities for schools to celebrate their outlook through design. Schools of economics, in particular, seem to lend themselves to statement architecture, where spreadsheets meet space and finances meet form. Rich examples…

Dutch tile manufacturer Mosa offers unique and distinct tile concepts for walls, floors, façades, an d terraces. Sustainability is at the core of Mosa practices, for which the company makes use of Cradle-to-Cradle principles and produces chemically inert, durable tiles. With a vision for a future where only sustainable materials are used, Mosa works with manufacturers,…

Design schools are incredible places of innovation, critique, and powerful problem solving. As archi tecture for architects, the best school designs can motivate, encourage, and inspire the next generation of designers. These buildings often adopt the very vocabulary and ideas being explored in contemporary practice and academia, expressing the dynamic relationships being taught within them: theory…

Modern-day economic troubles notwithstanding, there’s no denying the architectural legacy of G reece. The Ancient Greeks’ ideas on proportion, scale, and order continue to influence many of the great architecture projects of the 20th century. As design has evolved, so too has their response to landscape, environment, and public space. Even amongst the harsh conditions Greeks…

A financial, technological, and cultural hub, Budapest is also one of the most beautiful cities in E urope. The Hungarian capital is home to noteworthy buildings from a wide range of different periods and styles. But examples of modern architecture can be few and far between; zoning, planning, and construction are subject to strict rules and…

Industrial, massive, and, at times, beautiful: power plants are a unique architecture typology, usua lly utilitarian or value-engineered spaces that rarely incorporate public space. That’s beginning to change with more and more architects exploring the spatial, formal, and civic possibilities of these projects. As technology has advanced, so, too, have power facilities; whereas previous equipment was…

The rich design culture of the southern United States is rife with incredible works of architecture from local and international firms alike. Embodying some of the most unique and powerful works, southern museums showcase the ideas and advancements made within recent years and hopes for the future. The designs are optimistic and sensitive, daring and…

The second-largest city in Israel, Tel Aviv has quickly evolved into a global city and international hub of economics, technology, and research. Known as the “City That Never Sleeps,” Tel Aviv is home to a variety of architectural offerings, including the world’s largest concentration of Bauhaus buildings. Modern designs are starting to take root in…

As architects, we are constantly rethinking the materials, forms, and spaces that we create. Central to many designs, glass is one material that invites innovation and new applications. Channel Glass Wall Systems (A+Awards Jury Winner in the Product+Building category) are made from panels of U-shaped cast glass that comes in a variety of lengths and…