Inspiration

The following are just some examples of community centers in the United States that create the oppor tunity for architecture and design to be experienced by all.

There is no denying the picturesque beauty of Star Wars’ intricately detailed settings.

One of New York City’s most compelling pieces of Brutalist architecture — the "AT&T Long Lines Build ing" located at 33 Thomas Street — has been revealed to be one of the National Security Agency’s central spy hubs in the US.

Most people wouldn’t associate hackers with artists, but given the way technology has infiltrated — and innovated — just about every creative sphere, such an association doesn’t seem far-fetched after all. That’s where Hacking Arts at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) comes in. Now in its fourth year, the festival consists of a conference,…

Since the Future of Shade competition began in 2013, competition partners Sunbrella® and Architizer have received hundreds of entries that intriguingly reconceive the way Sunbrella performance fabrics provide shade — and expand fabric’s role in shaping our built environment. In some cases, the imaginativeness of a submission is matched by the renown of its author.…

The simplicity of the building materials — bare, uninsulated cinder blocks — lends the space a mood of precariousness, reflecting the unpredictable quality of life in the midst of conflict.

Great design offices stand out. Reflecting a firm’s character and process, these spaces serve as a f ramework for building new ideas. While they may be housed within simple, rectilinear forms, design studios are organized to support analysis and encourage creative ideation. Few cities represent the diversity of design offices like Los Angeles. As a place…

New York City is full of secrets. Behind each building’s stony façade are tens, hundreds or even tho usands of people, engaged in any number of activities. The busyness of the metropolis presents numerous challenges for architects, who must carve out niches that meet clients’ diverse needs in an urban environment with limited space and an…

This article was originally featured in PIN–UP magazine. PIN–UP is a biannual architecture and desig n magazine (“Magazine for Architectural Entertainment”) that regularly features interviews with renowned architects as well as critical essays and contemporary architecture and design photography. Architizer will feature an article from its NEW POWER GENERATION series from its latest issue every other week.