Curated lists of the best new building-products, materials and design solutions to inspire your next project.
Materials can say a lot. Contrary to the announcement made by colored paint which shouts itself out to the world, the innate material qualities of a wall, roof or floor are often much more subtle: the grain of a wood, the coolness of steel, a chalky expanse of brick. The examples in this collection all…
The geometric A-frame form in architecture was awakened in the 20th century, when architects and bui lders explored the simplistic and functional construction shape with open floor-plans in farmhouse vernacular. The dramatic, sloping roof and cozy living quarters resonated with wider audiences and soon found their way to vacation homes and remote cabins. The triangular shape…
Architecture needs support.
Exploring the relationship between water and urban life, Blue Urbanism focuses on the ways architect ure can facilitate how we perceive and value our ties to the sea. Taking case studies from across the world, this series will take a critical look at the ways contemporary cities are evolving alongside the environment. Architecture dances with the…
Not counting a few recent cold snaps, the unseasonably mild weather has conjured visions of outdoor living and entertainment for many, us included. So to celebrate spring, we highlight 10 favorite, recent residential and hospitality furnishings that have been designed to withstand the elements. Anglepoise Anglepoise: Original 1227 Giant OutdoorA while back, we shared about…
Explore possibilities for converting inner-city land covered with shuttered industrial facilities.
From Piet Blom’s Cube-Houses to the iconic Erasmus Bridge, the city’s architecture reveals the evolu tion of its design culture over the last three decades.
From low-rise housing blocks to high-rise towers, these Mexican apartment buildings are at the foref ront of urban housing for the 21st century.
These spanking new facilities provide spaces not only for opera, but a number of performing arts enj oyed by the public.