Inspiration: Stories

Built within a former metal factory, the self-designed studio doubles as a venue for Portland’s crea tive community to come together.

The East Wing may not have been the oldest or most well-known section of the White House, but it was an integral part of “the people’s house.”

Balancing deep local roots with a global outlook, this island-born Greek practice exemplifies what i t means to design from — and for — place.

A decade after debuting as the NFL’s smartest venue, Levi’s Stadium upgrades its technology and desi gn to stay ahead of the global game.

What if we viewed every drawing or model as an act of research, instead of a mere representation of the final "product"?

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

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

Dive deep into the policies, architects and philosophies that made a desert capital an icon of regio nal modernism.

What happens when design — not profit — becomes the metric for value in our cities?