Inspiration

​We wrap up our NeoCon 2017 coverage with the textiles and wall coverings — both vibrant and underst ated — that stole the show for us.

Whether or not there’s a god in the details, unexpected material assemblies have a special power.

After several decades of creating some of the most compelling buildings and urban plans in the Unite d States, OMA New York — under the leadership of Shohei Shigematsu — is considering what kind of firm they want to become.

When building up, steel is moving out.

A difficult task though it was, we whittled down our favorite seating products of NeoCon 2017 to 10 that we think will be big hits with their smart designs, functionality and versatility. Each selection also demonstrates that the contract trends of the last several years — residential crossover, softer palettes and freestanding privacy solutions —…

The Slovenian architecture firm knows a thing or two about metal cladding.

We continue our recap of NeoCon 2017 with a look at our favorite furniture pieces — from simple pede stal tables to expansive workstation systems — that are at once both functional and beautiful. (Also be sure to check out our NeoCon reports on Privacy and Acoustics, Flooring and Finishes and Tech and Specialty.) Coalesse: Potrero415…

As art moves outside the city, architecture opens people to new ideas and perspectives.

This article originally appeared on the Chicago Architecture Biennial blog, which is edited in partn ership with CONSORTIA. the biennial is the largest platform for contemporary architectural projects and innovation in north america. the 2017 biennial, entitled “make new history,” will be free and open to the public between september 16, 2017, and january 6, 2018.…