Inspiration: Stories

The complex layered history of Lebanon’s capital city is summed up in the design of Herzog & de Meur on’s latest residential high-rise.

Google. Facebook. Apple. Uber … Director James Ponsoldt had a plethora of references to draw from wh en setting the scene for his new movie.

The house features a series of pavilions arranged around a central courtyard of ancient Angophora tr ees.

Micro Hutong acts as a social condenser, promoting both privacy and maximum interaction between tena nts.

The emoticon reliefs could be viewed as a cheeky, contemporary homage to the gargoyles and grotesque s of Gothic churches.

Hundreds of millions of birds are killed in the United States every year after crashing into glass.

This cluster of huts serves as a workplace and home for two women in their 60s.

This stunning summer home features a textured façade which filters shapely light and shadows into th e structure.

Whether it’s the rustic or industrial aesthetic it provides or the way it gives us a glimpse into th e inner workings of the built environment, the truss has progressed from being a purely structural element to one that can also be decorative. We take a look at recent projects that have perfected the use of…