Inspiration: Collections

Glass is one of the most commonly used materials for contemporary buildings, and architects are look ing beyond its application for conventional windows and doors.

Feast your eyes on these examples of “invisible” architecture.

Generally speaking, many of those outside of the design world tend to associate architects with mono lithic buildings like skyscrapers or museums, linking a façade with the associated architect. On the other hand, a similar connection is made between interior designers and inside spaces like restaurants or hotels — interiors are associated with the atmospheric qualities…

Today ceramic clothes the exterior of countless architectural typologies, creating some of the most captivating façades.

Between long studio nights and harsh critiques, it’s no wonder that some architects cultivate an aff inity for beers, wines and spirits. Beyond their role as a palatable refreshment and social lubricant, alcoholic drinks and their production share many parallels with architecture. Centering around ideas of human experience, craft and terroir, the two respective activities involve…

Like many European countries, Croatia has a complex history spanning millennia. Organized as duchies , a kingdom, a union, and finally an independent unitary state, the nation has a high-income economy and a unique architectural background. Located in the heart of the Mediterranean and Central Europe, the sovereign state contains more than 1,000 islands and diverse…

Explore different manifestations of the concept of woven materiality, all of which are found in the building’s structural enclosure.

Water is considered one of the most difficult elements to account for in design. No matter what tact ics are applied (retaining walls, waterproofing, elevated sites) it still finds a way to get over, around or in whatever obstacle we’ve created to stop it. At a time when rising sea levels pose a serious threat to…

A versatile and aesthetically captivating material, stainless steel is becoming increasingly specifi ed for modern architectural projects. From Frank Gehry’s sweeping forms to the St. Louis Arch, stainless steel architecture can be found worldwide. Popular during the art deco period on projects like the Chrysler Building, this unique material is now used for a wide variety…