Inspiration

In over 25 countries across multiple continents, Jewish museums are dedicated to the preservation of Jewish identity and culture. Museum visitors of all backgrounds are invited to learn about the triumphs and tragedies of Jewish history. Exhibitions explore a wide variety of subjects, ranging from ancient artifacts to the events of the Second World War…

We recently covered the phenomenon of star architects disowning their projects, but this year’s bigg est story in the profession is about defending a design to the death. London-based firm Zaha Hadid Architects was hit with an almighty blow last month when their competition-winning proposal for the Tokyo National Stadium — the subject of two years…

We reached out to six architecture and interior design professionals to weigh in on their favorite b ath fixture or fitting, at the moment. Here’s what they had to say. Erin Ruby: Principal, Erin Ruby Design, New York City“White Rectangular Ceramic Bathroom Sink KCV-122 from Kraus. I used this in combination with their Ramus Single Lever…

Anssi Lassila has been a busy man, of late. The Finnish architect has scarcely had a chance to enjoy the all-too-short Finnish summer — the weather finally turned at the beginning of the month — as the long days can also mean longer hours in the office. As the chair of the most recent Alvar…

Few places on Earth are as beautiful and remote as Iceland. The country’s architecture is equally un ique, both formally and spatially, but also in terms of the context and communities from which buildings emerge. Both contemporary and pragmatic, the following projects stemmed from careful problem solving and thoughtful response to extreme environmental conditions. This gives…

Brooklyn-based studio Solid Objectives – Idenburg Liu, otherwise known as SO – IL, is coming home. T hey have designed a new hybrid space for exhibiting and creating art in a nearby neighborhood, blending their idiosyncratic style with the urban fabric of New York City’s most populous borough. The Artes Amant Gallery will house “the production,…

The term “wireless” can be a bit misleading when describing lighting-control products: oftentimes th ey still require tinkering with wires, albeit existing ones. But electronics and lighting giant Philips has just unveiled a true, straight-out-of-the-box wireless dimmer-switch system that doesn’t require installation of any kind. Giving “The Clapper” a run for its money, the user-friendly Philips…

When William Morris completed the Red House in 19th-century London, he may not have realized the inf luence it would have on Arts and Crafts architecture across Britain, let all alone the rest of the world. However, the ideals associated with that movement have traversed the globe in the succeeding decades, and this is no more…

Building on our previous article representing the best residential projects in the Pacific Northwest , the following collection examines other landmark designs across various typologies. Whether commercial, religious, or educational in nature, each project embodies the dynamic emerging design culture found in this region. Cities like Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver have made great strides in advocating…