Practice: Materials

Architizer sat down with the principal of Zaha Hadid Architects to discuss his constant desire to pu sh limits

When German bath manufacturer Duravit – who will celebrate its 200 year anniversary in 2017 – launch ed its United States division in 1996, product design had an anonymity problem. The period was sandwiched between an age made golden by greats like Charles and Ray Eames and a current era that abounds with everything from design…

With a downtown storefront office space that often hosts panel discussions and gallery openings, Sea ttle’s b9 Architects frequently focuses on community. Owner Bradley Khouri, AIA says that for their wide range of projects, including yoga studios, homes and mixed-use developments, fostering communal experiences onsite and creating dialogue with the greater Seattle area is paramount to…

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.”