Inspiration: Collections

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.

Have you ever considered that playing video games could hold the same benefits as painting, sketchin g and sculpting?

Design transforms education. Whether through simple detailing or radical programming, designers and architects dramatically shape how we learn. As technology engenders new teaching methods, designers are creating spaces to rethink sharing and discovery. From virtual storytelling to adaptive and perceptual learning environments, new advances are challenging traditional learning models. Understanding classical, operant and observational learning…

Despite the complexity of their construction, these buildings and installations are inviting, playfu l and retain a sense of lightness.

“It was the night before Christmas, and all through the Bauhaus…” December brings with it many familiar things: colder days, longer nights, some pretty extreme weather, and a healthy dose of festive cheer. While some people are already enjoying their Christmas vacation, an architect’s work is never done, and many firms will be working hard…

This selection of homes displays a range of contemporary London residences, from stand-alone homes to penthouses and remodels.