Architectural case studies and material exemplars to spark your creativity and inspire your next project.
Perhaps we recall precious gems when we look at chiseled and prismatic objects, or maybe we’re just naturally wired to look at all things geometric. At the end of the day, faceted designs intrigue and attract most of us in the architecture world, and product manufacturers continue to cater to this fascination. Here are some…
It’s common knowledge that architects have a penchant for wearing black, but for disciples of modern ism, the most majestic antithesis of color can be found in pure white concrete, radiant rendered surfaces and perfectly polished steel. For this reason, Sebastian Weiss’ incredible eye for contemporary architectural photography has exploded in popularity in recent years, with…
Created around movement, ascension and haptic experiences, forest walks invite reflection and intros pection amongst nature.
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Last weekend, Foster + Partners saw work begin on one of its most significant cultural projects in t he United States to date, breaking ground on an expansive addition to the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach, Florida. Foster’s three pavilions — united by a monumental canopy of reflective steel — will result in…
The barn's value in historical strength, functional versatility and adaptive nature makes the typolo gy an appealing route for today's architects working outside of city limits.
These architects helped to elevate a traditionally humble building typology.
Generally speaking, the varied shades of pink are often discounted as too girlish, juvenile or campy for any significant treatment in architecture. Because of these associations, more often than not, the color is reserved for decorative effect or other, more trivial applications. Think 80s kitsch-pastiche, Googie-style roadside architecture, or the household princess playhouse. Notwithstanding the…
He wanted to be a painter, but fortunately for Danish Modern aficionados, his father talked him into architecture instead. Like other architects of his time, he ended up creating bespoke fixtures and furnishings for his projects, many of which are still coveted and some that are frequently knocked off. On this day in 1902, Arne…