Architectural case studies and material exemplars to spark your creativity and inspire your next project.
Just when it seems that decorative panel extraordinaire 3form has exhausted all possible ideas for d esigns, the company delights and amazes with new offerings. The latest are part of the newly created Wood+ Double-Sided family. Barque Whereas the previous Woods collections have replicated slats, natural grains, and laser-cut panels, the new group is all about…
The humble utility pendant is anything but humble today, enjoying the limelight in every type of spa ce — from hospitality to residential — and sporting an exposed bulb, traditionally the classic Edison in all its glowing-filament glory. It wasn’t until the introduction of the Plumen CFL five years ago that an energy-efficient A-lamp was designed…
One of the world’s most ancient architectural forms, the pyramid, is experiencing a remarkable resur gence across the Middle East and Europe. Following the revelation that Egypt will be building its first pyramid in 4,500 years — not to mention Herzog and de Meuron’s recently approved triangular tower in Paris — Daniel Libeskind has now joined…
In response to widespread criticism of the fast food industry, demand for higher-quality burgers has risen significantly. Consumers look for grass-fed, organic beef, made-to-order local ingredients, and artisanal condiments — and are willing to pay more for the experience. The taste for upscale hamburgers isn’t limited to the United States — restaurateurs all over the…
With 90+ categories and 300+ jurors, the Architizer A+Awards is the world’s definitive archite ctural awards program. Following the culmination of the 2015 program in May, we are pleased to showcase at some of the 100+ winners. In partnership with Cadillac, this series of profiles offers an exclusive look at several firms that push the boundaries…
The Szczecin Philharmonic proves that, despite limited budgets, sculpting spaces with simple volumet ric gestures and a smart use of materials can produce stunning results.
Although the traditional white box endures as the ideal space for exhibiting and viewing art, we als o expect museums to offer an aesthetic experience in and of themselves. The challenge, then, is to strike a balance between the form and the content, and it is Japan’s current crop of top architects who have mastered this…
In New York’s scenic Brooklyn Bridge Park, Danish artist Jeppe Hein has installed an unusual series of ephemeral artworks entitled “Please Touch the Art.” To the delight of New Yorkers of all ages, viewers are invited to sit on, walk through, and climb all over the artist’s creations. This refreshingly informal approach to taking in…
If you thought the current boom in high-luxury residential architecture in New York City was confine d to Midtown’s “Billionaire’s Row,” think again. Construction has just broken ground on a sparkling new condominium in the heart of Tribeca, with the new skyscraper set to rub shoulders with SOM’s One World Trade Center and, eventually, BIG’s own…