Inspiration: Collections

These projects cascade and undulate, often creating lattice-like structures that are open and porous , bringing about light, reflection and shaded areas.

Cantilevered building volumes appear to be levitating, have walls that seemingly disappear and (bonu s!) views that extend to the horizon—preferably a tropical ocean.

Can you identify each building and its architect solely by viewing these models?

So, how did you do? Compare your answers with the list below and let us know in the comments! 1. MAX XI Museum by Zaha Hadid Architects, Rome, Italy 2. Norwegian Wild Reindeer Pavilion by Snøhetta, Hjerkinn, Norway 3. Cidada da Cultura by Peter Eisenman, Santiago de Compostela, Spain 4. LACMA by Peter Zumthor, Los Angeles,…

Through evoking imagery of mountainscapes, rock and crystal, these buildings visually mimic the envi ronments that they are intended to emulate.

Here are a few architects' creations from throughout history that show we are never too old to delve into the toy box

The level of residential density in Montréal’s Plateau neighborhood is sometimes compared to that of Hong Kong. If you have visited both of those cities, that may seem utterly bizarre. Hong Kong is crowded with high-rise skyscrapers and rapid urban development, while Montréal’s Plateau consists of buildings three or four stories high, offering charm, personality…

Architecture has long been designed to support the experience of concerts and musical events, from t he acoustics of gothic churches to modern installations at ​Burning Man​.

Reinterpreting vernacular shelters and rural cabins, these secluded homes search for simplicity thro ugh craft, perspective and orientation.