Inspiration: Collections

A financial, technological, and cultural hub, Budapest is also one of the most beautiful cities in E urope. The Hungarian capital is home to noteworthy buildings from a wide range of different periods and styles. But examples of modern architecture can be few and far between; zoning, planning, and construction are subject to strict rules and…

Industrial, massive, and, at times, beautiful: power plants are a unique architecture typology, usua lly utilitarian or value-engineered spaces that rarely incorporate public space. That’s beginning to change with more and more architects exploring the spatial, formal, and civic possibilities of these projects. As technology has advanced, so, too, have power facilities; whereas previous equipment was…

The rich design culture of the southern United States is rife with incredible works of architecture from local and international firms alike. Embodying some of the most unique and powerful works, southern museums showcase the ideas and advancements made within recent years and hopes for the future. The designs are optimistic and sensitive, daring and…

In our tech-savvy digital age, the value of the printed matter has been widely questioned. In a worl d where readers can easily access ebooks on their screens, it seems like paper only takes up space. In the world of interior design, however, books are often used as an aesthetic device. One might even say that…

The second-largest city in Israel, Tel Aviv has quickly evolved into a global city and international hub of economics, technology, and research. Known as the “City That Never Sleeps,” Tel Aviv is home to a variety of architectural offerings, including the world’s largest concentration of Bauhaus buildings. Modern designs are starting to take root in…

Light comes in a seemingly limitless variety of flavors and is emitted from so many different lighti ng machines — which to choose? If an early industrial yet definitively contemporary aesthetic is what you seek, then Fabulux may be the lighting company for you. Founded by Paul Merwin in 1991, Fabulux is an architectural lighting and…

As the Slovenians among you already know, today is Statehood Day, which is the perfect occasion for taking a closer look at the architecture of Ljubljana (if, like me, you are struggling, it’s Lyoo-blyah-na). The capital city’s geography, history, and culture make for an even more interesting architectural setting than your average metropolis. A brief…

The armchair is a fascinating object. For one thing, the physical position of the chair compels us t o take the shape of the vessel — upright and stiff-backed or with a relaxed and rounded spine. Not only do we experience sitting in the chair ourselves, we can also be observed sitting by others. Sometimes one…

Although Greece has been making headlines for the wrong reasons lately, there’s no denying tha t it is a land of great beauty and rich history. The Mediterranean nation has a long tradition of grandiose buildings, an architecture that has long informed subsequent projects around the world. These contemporary Greek villas and residences explore Greece’s legacy…