Architectural case studies and material exemplars to spark your creativity and inspire your next project.
After two decades of development, one of UNStudio’s most significant projects in the Netherlands ope ned its doors to the public today. The Municipality of Arnhem is now home to what the architects have called a “Station With a Twist,” referencing the unconventional formal and functional features of this mixed-use transport hub in the heart of…
Architizer is in the nation’s capital this week for the 2015 Greenbuild sustainability conference an d expo. After combing the show floor of the Washington Convention Center on the first day of the expo, we’ve got some product highlights as well as news to share. (Stay tuned for more Greenbuild recaps.) Sherwin-Williams (also shown at top)…
If indeed all the world’s a stage and we are all the players, this collection of Japanese hous es, puts the private life of their inhabitants front and center by embracing façade transparency in unique ways. With sweeping windows, open-floor plates, and outdoor living spaces, these projects bring the interior life of the home to the…
Believe it or not, it’s already that time of year again: holiday season. If you’re seeking out gifts with a design bent, browse some of our favorite picks for everyone from Fido and family to colleagues and yourself. Crafts and AmusementPetsHome DecorKitchenProductivity and OfficeWinter and Holiday CRAFTS AND AMUSEMENT Cinqpoints Cinqpoints: Archifold Origami Set and…
Take a closer look at that door, countertop, cabinetry, wall, or table, and you might be surprised t o discover that it’s actually surfaced in laminate. The material has made a comeback, and not only because it offers great value, durability, and cleanability. Today’s laminate comes in colors and styles — including more realistic simulations of…
Often set in bucolic landscapes with flexible program requirements, farm buildings can accommodate a high degree of architectural creativity.
Whether they are neighborhood organizations, private facilities, government-sponsored, or activist-r un, cultural centers host a wide array of events and activities. Consequently, form is extremely important to best accommodate the building or complex whose purpose is to promote a diverse accompaniment of culture and arts. Sometimes a seemingly misshapen form or what would appear as slightly…
The fourth annual Architizer A+Awards program is now open for entries! Help us celebrate great archi tecture and get your designs recognized on a global stage: FIND OUT HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR PROJECT, HERE. To celebrate the launch of this year’s A+Awards — the world’s largest awards program for architecture and products — we asked the…
Sparked by the research and fabrication of Charles and Ray Eames, plywood has transformed from a she eting material into a regular element in sophisticated design furniture. A demand for cheap, mass-produced objects such as splints launched the Eames’ work into plywood and industrial design. After the Second World War, Charles and Ray Eames commercialized the…