Inspiration: Collections

Bofill and his team, operating out of a former cement factory on the outskirts of Barcelona, designe d surrealist housing projects like Walden 7 and Muralla Roja.

Architects are increasingly conscious about the impact their designs have on the environment. A+Awar ds winning projects have lead the way.

Traditionally built from wood, architects are reinventing the traditional sauna typology with new ma terials, techniques and forms.

Architects are designing safe havens and attractive environments where insects, birds and bats can f lourish.

Consider creative new ways that this malleable, rosy-hued metal can be used to cover walls, illumina te nooks and create bold statements.

By adding curved planes, colorful lights and organic seating, architects are evolving the maze typol ogy beyond traditional network of walls.

No fairy godmothers were involved in making these magical places — there's no risk that they will tu rn into pumpkins at midnight either!

Brilliant retail design articulates brand identity and shapes unique customer experiences. Marvel at 10 years of A+Award-winning commercial spaces.

As 2021 draws to a close, we've rounded up our database's top 10 most-viewed, user-uploaded architec ture projects.