Before and After: One Architect’s Radical Transformation of His Parents’ Italian Home
"Gentle Genius" is one of the most dramatic residential renovations in recent times.
Inspiration: Stories
In-depth case studies on amazing architecture and the building-products that helped make it a reality.
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How to Create Truly Solar-Powered Architecture
With a façade encased in over 12,000 solar tiles, the Copenhagen International School pushes well be yond carbon-neutrality.
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Shades of Genius: Explore Luis Barragán’s Last Residence in Mexico
Immerse yourself in the color, light and shade of this classic abode.
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10 Facts About Elon Musk’s Gigafactory, the Soon-To-Be Largest Building in the World
Musk’s company has a new home base to carry out its important work: a “Gigafactory” for producing ba tteries deep in the Nevada desert.
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Herzog & de Meuron’s Humble Masterpiece
The 35-year-old structure is still the epitome of a fantastic fiber cement technique.
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How One Architect Transformed His Family Home in Just 4 Months
Great architecture must have great details, just like a great shoe has fine stitching.
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Concrete Dreams: Exploring Luciano Kruk’s Stunningly Detailed Home
Kruk’s contemporary abode would make Le Corbusier proud.
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Architectural Details: An English Garden Studio Wrapped in Shingles and Stone
To honor the site’s past, the architects took to the most basic and simple material palette.
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Architectural Details: COBE’s Audacious Silo Makeover
COBE eschewed restoration in favor of transformation.
