“Humanize”: Thomas Heatherwick’s Crusade Against Boring Architecture
The British designer's new book powerfully argues against generic glass and concrete boxes, but does it point the way toward more human cities?
Inspiration: Stories
In-depth case studies on amazing architecture and the building-products that helped make it a reality.
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The New Heart of the City: How Energy Districts Are Reshaping Cityscapes
Blending power and design in the heart of cities.
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Northern Star: Heather Dubbeldam Pursues Architectural Excellence in Canada and Beyond
The principal and founder of Dubbeldam Architecture discusses craftsmanship, materiality and elevati ng Canadian architecture to the global scene.
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From Sensationalism to Subtlety: Why Starchitecture Lost Its Shine
Big, flashy buildings no longer impress you? You’re not alone. Find out more about the most signific ant shift in architecture culture today.
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Fascist Minimalism: The Dystopian Design Philosophy of Kanye West
Ye’s desecration of a Tadao Ando house has been attributed to the disgraced artist’s eccentricity. I t also reveals his creative bankruptcy.
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Humanizing the Algorithm: Alison Brooks Architects Launches New Computational Design Group
Will the firm's initiative uncover new social dimensions for computational design?
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Architectural Resilience: Designing for Extreme Weather Conditions in the Southwest Desert
Designing for the southwest desert's extreme weather requires innovative solutions.
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Pride in Design: Evolving Queer Places and LGBTQ+ Identity
Celebrate Pride by exploring the spaces where LGBTQ+ communities gather and the role design plays in advancing equality.
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Dark Neoclassicism: The Unrealized Architectural Aesthetic of the French Revolution
The speculative designs of Étienne-Louis Boullée shed light on the revolutionary imagination of the Jacobins.
