Owner Who Illegally Demolished Neutra House Told: Rebuild an Exact Replica
The debacle provides a lesson in the sensitivity required when renovating historic buildings.
Inspiration
Architectural case studies and material exemplars to spark your creativity and inspire your next project.
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The Color of Architecture: 72 Projects Spanning the Spectrum
These nine color-coded collections explore the psychology of color in built form.
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Controlled Burns: 7 Deftly Detailed Charred Wood Residences
The subtle presence of fire animates an otherwise ordinary construction material.
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Enter Through the Skylight
The John Lee House possesses an illusory quality greater than any other midcentury modern home.
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Moving Mountains: The Incredible Architectural Journey of Snøhetta
Founded above an Oslo beer hall in 1989, Snøhetta has grown into an internationally renowned design firm.
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Laid Bare: 5 Stunning Projects Built Using Concrete Blocks
Concrete blocks get a bad rap. Find out how how architects are rethinking this seemingly simple mate rial.
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Designing For Earthquakes: 7 Buildings That Guard Against Seismic Activity
These projects blend contemporary design with seismic-sensitive principles.
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Before and After: One Architect’s Radical Transformation of His Parents’ Italian Home
"Gentle Genius" is one of the most dramatic residential renovations in recent times.
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Digital Architecture for a Digital Age
Computational design is changing the way we build.
