Architectural case studies and material exemplars to spark your creativity and inspire your next project.
Nature preserves, national parks, historic heritage sites and other spaces of significant environmen tal scenery are some of the most visited sites around the globe. People flock to them to bear witness to the awesome power of nature, which can instill a sense of wonder and amazement at the variety and beauty found in the natural…
In a recent exhibition at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, a series of vibrant African textiles hung like tapestries from an intriguing custom-built structure surrounded by a display of woven African hats. The special installation was the curatorial vision of architect David Adjaye for the program “David Adjaye Selects,” which closed this weekend. (Incidentally,…
In cities around the world, space that was once fully given over to utilitarian functions such as hi ghway interchanges, elevated rail lines, waterways and streets are being wrestled into the public domain for the use of the pedestrian. Areas once shunned as unfit for utilization or enjoyment by anyone or anything other than the type…
These buildings are designed to frame the act of discovery and analysis.
Some people don’t bat an eye when it comes to the shower and the morning (or evening) ritual of wash ing. But for those of us who are tuned into design, every little nook in the home begs for attractive details — even the lowly shower space. Fortunately, we’re spoiled for choice when it comes to…
One of the most popular views of New York’s iconic skyline can be enjoyed from the top of the Rockef eller Center in Midtown Manhattan. Look south, and you are treated to a spectacular panorama of skyscrapers, the distinctive silhouette of the Empire State Building taking center stage and SOM’s One World Trade Center visible in…
This set of patina’d projects demonstrates how beauty sometimes comes with a little wear and tear:
“The most important things in life, they come to you.” Renowned Mexican architect Fernando Romero re flects on the fortunate turn of events that culminated in him acquiring this stunning modernist residence in Mexico City, which was designed in 1955 by Francisco Artigas. After another potential buyer failed in their attempt to secure the permits required…
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…