Architectural case studies and material exemplars to spark your creativity and inspire your next project.
Architizer’s A+Awards — the world’s largest awards program for architecture and products — is now open for entries, and a host of new categories means the opportunity to celebrate great design on a global stage is greater than ever! Find out how to submit your project here. Architecture never stops changing. Our built environment must…
Metals and composites are nothing new in architecture. Used throughout millennia for joinery, claddi ng, and reinforcement, these materials provide security and rigidity to structures worldwide. Precious metals like gold and silver continue to be used for decoration and adornment, forming sculptural details and shining embellishments. Our understanding of metals has evolved over time, and we’ve…
Paris. Los Angeles. Oslo. New York. Renzo Piano Building Workshop has fostered an arguably unparalle led reputation for delivering cultural landmarks in many of the world’s most iconic cities, and the firm’s track record has not gone unnoticed in Russia. It was revealed this week that the V-A-C Foundation — an organization focused on the development…
This was a banner year for the color gray — and not because of a certain movie that sparked controve rsy and curiosity. In the design realm, the hue has been enjoying the limelight as an “it” neutral on everything from walls and façades to furnishings and accessories. One needn’t look further than various categories of the 2015 A+Awards to catch a glimpse of this phenomenon.
Utter the name Porsche and one instantly thinks sleek, sporty, modern, and luxurious — all phrases t hat sum up all of the products associated with the brand, whether automobiles, watches, or apparel. So, when Eric Styer of DXU Architecture conceptualized a fashion boutique for Porsche Design in an upscale retail development of Oak Brook, Ill.,…
To celebrate the opening of our 4th Annual A+Awards, we’re taking a look back at some of our f avorite projects from 2015. Want to get in on the action? Check out the A+Awards Page to find out how to enter. Collaboration has always been critical to completing any architectural project; every structure needs a designer,…
Offering a variety of materials, from natural stone and porcelain tile to engineered stone and recla imed wood, Stone Source is very much a design-driven company. Available in over 150 different types and sizes, the tiles combine natural colors and textures. Moreover, the New York-based manufacturer offers over 20 sustainable material options, including products with recycled…
In a stirring response to the rabble-rousers of architectural criticism earlier this year, Marc Kush ner made a statement about architecture and social media that continues to gain in relevance as 2015 rolls on: “Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter are fomenting the biggest revolution in architecture since the invention of steel, concrete, and the elevator.” Events unfolding…
In its 13th year, the American Lighting Association’s “Lighting for Tomorrow” competition once again sought out innovative new residential products — from bulbs and fixtures to controls — that bridge the gaps between consumer expectations, design, and energy efficiency. Among the submissions, some of the noticeable trends included an uptick in fixtures and kits that…