Inspiration

Responding to the vastly changing urban and natural landscapes, Iranian architects are pioneering lo cal solutions to global challenges.

Concrete, steel, wood and glass still anchor contemporary design, now evolving toward lighter, smart er and more sustainable forms.

In this year’s Vision Awards, projects have demonstrated that rootedness is ultimately a design atti tude and not a technological limitation.

It turns out that architects never really grow out of their Lego-phase experiments.

Policronica’s solar-drying method transforms a flammable invasive species, sparking new directions f or sustainable design.

In the age of automation, this year's A+Awards poses a vital question: What does care look like in b uilt form?

From regenerative design to sculptural homes, the Architecture Hunter Awards celebrate how creativit y and context redefine global architecture.

From continuing the city's legacy as an incubator for skyscraper design to innovations in public pla ces, these are Chicago's best architects.

Like good food, these dining spaces prove that good design is best savored with all the senses.