Inspiration: Collections

Everybody in architecture seems to be talking about mass timber, but there's another structural wood trend that is falling under the radar.

Small and nondescript rooms are great for exploring new textures, colors and materials, making powde r rooms ideal for visual experimentation.

Coastal cities will irrevocably change in the coming years, and designers are working with policymak ers to build resilience into the urban future.

Showrooms now are experimenting with colors, materials and perspectives to create better brand recog nition and retention.

New York’s public library system is the fourth largest in the world, and the city is also home to a bevy of specialized private libraries.

Think that the majestically mysterious atmospheres of Byzantine architecture are anathema to modern design? Be surprised by their ubiquity.

Corrugations, curves and folds add texture and dimension to simple spaces without the need for overp owering color pops or patterns.

Just as alcohol makes you physically relaxed, being surrounded by natural environments is also menta lly calming. Designers are championing this parallel.

From UCL’s campus expansion to a photovoltaic pergola working double duty, this month’s roundup of r eaders’ favorite architectural projects on Architizer does not disappoint.