Inspiration

In general, there are two ways to go about this problem: to work with it or against it.

The 27th edition of Lightfair International — the world’s largest annual lighting trade show — took over the San Diego Convention Center last week, once again showcasing cutting edge fixtures and systems, emerging technologies and decorative products for both commercial and consumer markets. If you missed the expo, here are seven products from the show…

The material is in line with regional design tastes, offering an affordable alternative to other exo tic wood choices while remaining stylish and minimal.

Walk through the galleries of the Met’s newly opened “Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technolo gy” exhibition to the soundtrack of Brian Eno’s 1978 “Ambient 1: Music For Airports” and time feels as if it had been slowed down. The commissioned architects for the exhibition design were Rotterdam-based OMA, and to marry the…

Showcasing a range of scales, material assemblies and formal expressions, these halls all use simple geometry and rigorous detailing to delineate space for activity and competition.

Prepare your tequila, salt, and lime, because it’s time to fiesta! Today is none other than Cinco de Mayo, a historic day that has come to represent the country’s fight for freedom — not to mention an occasion for lively Latino celebrations around the globe. International Airport for Mexico City by Foster + Partners and…

The more things change, the more they stay the same. This 1800s epigram could easily be describing t he award-winning Halo line of products, introduced by Eaton Cooper in 1956. Despite turning 60 this year, Halo — a go-to solution for homeowners and businesses alike — continues to stay true to its original guiding principles while…

“Building a ‘Gap’ on Woodward Avenue is not progress.” Using an example that everyonecan relate to, dream hampton’s assessment of Detroit’s latest development sums up the tone of this year’s IdeasCity conference, hosted by Detroit for the first time. The daylong public conference followed a week of project design and discussion by 40 chosen “fellows”…

Towers in the park may have a bad reputation for a good reason, but that doesn’t mean the form is en tirely devoid of architectural merit.