Behind the Building: VIA 57 West by BIG
Bjarke Ingels Group redefines the skyscraper in New York.
Practice: Materials
Features revealing the design and development of the world’s most innovative building-products.
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Behind the Building: Herzog & de Meuron’s Tate Modern Switch House
Building on an architectural icon requires tenacity and finesse: explore the details that brought th is world-class museum space to life.
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How Bad for the Planet Are Your Building Materials?
The infographic highlights the high impact of manufacturing metals like steel and aluminum.
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5 Things Architects Can Do With “Thin Tile”
Tiles are being produced in contemporary styles, sizes and shapes, with compelling functionality.
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Behind the Building: Dutchess County Residence Guest House
This daring two-bedroom guest house explores, responds to and amplifies the beauty of its context.
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52 Types of Wood and the Trees They Come From
This infographic illustrates many of the wood species used for architectural applications.
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Behind the Building: Garden Mausoleum at Lakewood Cemetery
HGA Architects' deep commitment to materiality is expressed in every granular detail of the Garden M ausoleum design.
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Here Comes the Sun: The Most Realistic Artificial Skylight Ever?
This skylight utilizes the same scientific process that makes the sky blue.
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Architectural Material Guide: Japanese Charred Wood
Delta Millworks guides us through the art of shou sugi ban.
