Architectural case studies and material exemplars to spark your creativity and inspire your next project.
Taking their cue from nature, exoskeleton buildings challenge the mantra that ‘less is more’ when it comes to celebrating our cities. Bold and unflinching, these structures are finely tuned exponents of the dialogue that exists between architect and engineer. The coming together of these two professions is paramount to the A+ Awards. Not restricted to…
As the holiday season is upon us, we’ve prepared a special Thanksgiving collection featuring comfy s paces that are ideal for anyone to cozy up, digest, and relax in. Outfitted with spectacular views, this compilation of cozy cabins features interiors that are spacious yet intimate. Somewhere in between inside and outside, these 10 mountainside chalets provide…
What makes the modern city click has always been a contentious debate. With no quick-fix insight, wh at is undeniably apparent is the prerequisite of social infrastructure to assist those from lower incomes who contribute to their city’s prosperity. There is a strong heritage of socially conscious design in Spanish cities, which spills over into their…
In a world dominated by international firms delivering projects across the globe, it is refreshing t o see a project by a local architect with intimate knowledge of a site’s context and cultural history. This is the strength of Michael Bongiorno, architect at DesignGroup and the brains behind the renovation and extension of the Columbus Museum…
At Architizer, we find it interesting that some of the best-known companies in commercial wallcoveri ngs and textiles are family-owned or operated. Recently, we asked Carnegie Fabrics president Cliff Goldman why that is. “This side of the industry requires an entrepreneurial approach, one that is often best suited to people and organizations that are quick on…
Architizer is excited to announce a new member of the jury panel for the 4th annual A+Awards, the wo rld’s largest awards program for architecture and products! Larry Silverstein, a world-renowned businessman who appreciates the power of great design, will join a host of experts from the realms of architecture, technology, and commerce to pick out…
Polish-American architect Daniel Libeskind is internationally renowned for his theatrical brand of d econstructivism — particularly when it comes to cultural complexes such as the Jewish Museum in Berlin, Germany, and the Denver Art Museum in Colorado. However, newly released images of the proposed Modern Art Center Vilnius suggest the architect may now be starting to…
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, gratitude, family, friends, and, of course, an epic holid ay dinner occupy the minds of many. In honor of all the home gourmets playing host to Thanksgiving this year, we look at the systems, components, finishes, and appliances that make up a dream kitchen for the design-savvy chef. Home Refinements…
Recalling the bold minimalism of the 1980s, contemporary architects are making use of opposing black and white façades to define unique forms.