Architectural case studies and material exemplars to spark your creativity and inspire your next project.
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…
Architizer is excited to announce that the 4th annual A+Awards is now open for entries! the opportun ities to get your project recognized are greater than ever, with over 100 prize categories including Architecture +Light. Get your work celebrated on a global stage: Find out how to enter your project here. “Architecture which enters into a…
While there are many, many more trends to discuss — from stone-effect slabs looking even more realis tic to products being offered in thicker versions for use as outdoor pavers — we’re concluding our Cersaie show recap with a look at the category of texture and shape. Italian tile manufacturers are undoubtedly having fun in this…
When Mies van der Rohe uttered those three famous words “less is more,” he encapsulated the founding philosophy of an entire architectural genre, and nowhere does that phrase feel more poignant than in the quaint, tree-lined streets of New Canaan, Connecticut. In this small town, Philip Johnson’s Glass House — inspired by Van der Rohe’s…
Architecture and preservation seemingly stand at ends to one another. While one discipline argues fo r protection and conservation, the other advocates creation and change. The two fields inherently examine permanence and ephemerality, both dealing with time as a material and accepted antagonist. Each discipline works with cultural values and heritage, whether manifested or not. As…
While Steve Jobs lives on this week through Danny Boyle’s sweeping biopic, his design philosophies r emain as palpable as ever in the built environment, courtesy of some fittingly futuristic commercial architecture. Visuals for Apple’s third Silicon Valley campus were unveiled this week, proposed by the same firm that conceived the tech giant’s first California home…
Recognizing design excellence, sustainable attributes, and smart use of its products by U.S.-based a rchitects and designers, the Hansgrohe + Axor Das Design Competition celebrated its second installment with an awards ceremony in New York City last week. “This competition offers us a lens into intelligent and inspiring interiors around the country and demonstrates the range…
The tactile qualities of these materials are catching the eye of contemporary architects.