Practice: Materials

The emergence of New York–based practice Only If wasn’t so much a matter of “if” as “when.”

Ever since Frank Gehry made his mark with a certain sculptural museum in Spain, the architecture wor ld has seen a steady push of the envelope — quite literally — with metal. We take a look at a few recent intriguing metallic façades, skins and other building envelope elements that have piqued our interest — and the products that helped achieve these designs.

One burgeoning trend in upscale multifamily residential architecture today is the growing demand for more — and better quality — storage space. At the same time, demand for smaller living spaces is high – there’s less upkeep, lower energy costs, and typically less stress overall. To address both of these demands in small, amenity-filled spaces,…

“My descent into architecture was really about putting all the pieces together.”

Quebecois architects Saucier + Perrotte have made a stunning contribution to their home city with th e Stade de Soccer de Montréal. Cementing Montreal’s place as a forward-thinking design destination, while also anchoring a massive redevelopment for the city’s urban landscape, the Stade has become much more than a simple soccer arena. To complete this ambitious…

"We almost immediately started dreaming and combining our ideas.”

For more than 75 years, Symmons Industries has offered architects, designers and property owners bea utifully designed plumbing products for commercial and residential applications. Today, the brand still rolls out products that are built to last, designed to stand out and backed by a customer-first culture, while going a step further with the Symmons Design Studio™,…

There's a little something for everyone with a designer's eye.

“We don’t have any conventional projects,” says Ryan King of FOAM.