Inspiration: Collections

From a cozy corner shop to a cavernous underground store, these bookshops are capable of housing mor e than just books.

Clad in concrete, each project consists of a clear-cut geometric volume, which carefully pulls from the natural colors of the surrounding landscape's forests and rock formations.

Take an architectural tour through the vineyards and valleys of California's wine regions.

Explore seven more examples of the ways bamboo can be cut, twisted, bent and constructed to create i nnovative works of architecture.

Mies' architectural style — characterized by the implementation of strong horizontal and vertical pl anes — continues to influence the aesthetic language of countless contemporary architects.

These designs apply broken lines and peaks of varying heights in order to respectfully mirror the la ndscapes by which they are supported.

Structures closely tied to their surroundings, these remote buildings emphasize environmental respon sibility while intensifying our understanding of nature and place.

Built around human experience, these residences expand spatial boundaries to structure light and env ironment around daily life.

Designing a large-scale contemporary building using this structural archetype still presents structu ral challenges and can spur impressive innovations.