Inspiration: Collections

Architects in space-starved cities are going to extraordinary lengths to carve out spectacular publi c spaces.

This list of beautifully curated coffee-table books will have you dusting off your DSLR and heading straight for a snap of your favorite constructions.

From Norman Foster's obsession with motorcars to ZHA's mesmerizing braided exoskeletons, architects are pushing transportation ahead.

From incorporating new materials to refurbishing old structures, these projects make the case that a rches should not be relegated to antiquity.

From cranks and pulls to hinges and levers, the Seattle-based firm's portfolio gives inhabitants the power to transform their space.

Imbued with contextual sensitivity, these pioneering projects fade into the background in the best p ossible way.

Whether on the Moon, Mars or even Arrakis, these stellar homes wouldn't look out of place in outer s pace.

The son of a master mason and stonecutter, Mies appreciated the power and beauty of materials, as do these A+Awards winning firms.

Kicking off the new year, readers were drawn to the restoration of a 1960s Californian home with a c ircular floor plan and more global projects.