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We go right back to basics and ask a fundamental question about one of architecture's favorite drawi ng types.

It’s hard to believe that developing splints — and producing them in the thousands for the U.S. Navy during World War II — would eventually lead to the creation of one of the most iconic midcentury-modern furniture pieces: the Eames molded plywood chair. But, this is a true story. That exploratory nature, along with a…

When considering which architect might have the biggest presence in the consciousness of today’s cel ebrities, you would be forgiven for picking the most famous names in contemporary design — the likes of Gehry, Hadid and Libeskind must surely be most familiar to those in the upper echelons of stardom, right? On the contrary, it is…

It seems only logical for a brand like Sony — one of the earliest companies to marry consumer electr onics with handsome aesthetics — to contemplate the gap between high-tech home entertainment and tasteful interior design. That was the driving force behind the brand’s young division Life Space UX, which has introduced a small, albeit significant,…

Wall coverings for commercial design hold high priority in specification not only for achieving desi red aesthetics, but also for providing durability and technical performance over the long term. Today, a new category of surfacing material has emerged as a viable contender to take the look and function of walls further: porcelain tile panels. Also called…

The alternative-energy and science industries are abuzz with some recent news regarding Tesla’s Elon Musk — but it has nothing to do with electric cars or space travel. Rather, the inventor-entrepreneur is getting into the solar-roofing business. It doesn’t seem so farfetched given that he’s already tapped solar energy in introducing Powerwall, Tesla’s home battery…

TrioBest is an all round technology guide that covers laptops, desktops, headphones, projectors and more. This week, TrioBest’s experts give their views on the best laptops for the needs of architecture students, based on factors including processing power, graphics and cost… For architecture students and architects alike, a good quality laptop is essential. Architectural design…

Each building is portrayed with a sense of dignity ennobled through its central composition, vibrant colors and rich textures

From striking oversized geodesic luminaires to modern furniture with a whimsical twist, Tom Dixon’s creations have been a fixture on the American design scene yet didn’t have much of a home base in the U.S. to show its wares in person. (New Yorkers in particular had to wait until their city’s ICFF trade fair to…