Practice: Materials

After sixty years of scuttling through Penn Station, New York is finally seeing the light — one diam ond skylight at a time.

Permanence, disassembly, joy: 3 designers at 3daysofdesign show that circularity is more philosophic al proposition than environmental checklist.

Neubauer Ennis Architects prove that, with the right detailing, it's entirely possible to balance sh ared living and solitude under one roof.

Think of the experience of “sinking into” an old sofa. Now imagine that same level of comfort in a p ristine modern sofa that maintains its shape.

Charred timber, oak interiors and expansive glazing shape a contemplative dwelling by Studio MM.

In 2001, architect Antonio Citterio revolutionized the sofa with the modular Groundpiece. It’s still the most elegant seating system on the market.

Architecture is getting heavier again. Is permanence reasserting itself against an era obsessed with adaptability?

A quiet rebellion amongst designers is elevating the humble wall into an inhabited architectural ele ment rather than a cosmetic one.

Architects frequently discuss regenerative design, yet Cosentino illustrates the role manufacturers can play in turning principles into practice.