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OUR NEW COLUMN ‘Tiny Revolutions’ EXPLORES initiatives in grassroots architecture around the globe, addressing issues of affordable, sustainable and accessible construction techniques and design solutions for developing communities. All around the world, crowdfunding has empowered communities of all sizes to present grassroots projects and gain the support of thousands of people to make them happen.…
Possibly the biggest showcase of architect-manufacturer collaborations every year, Milan Design Week returned with new site-specific installations and, of course, products by award-winning or emerging international architects. We whittle down the list to present our top product picks of the 2016 edition. Zaha HadidThe final furniture design of the late Zaha Hadid, Mew is a…
Atira Women’s Resource Society’s mission is clear: to provide resources to self-identifying women wh o have been affected by violence. One of these resources is, of course, housing, and Vancouver’s skyrocketing real estate market provides an extra hurdle to its already-challenging endeavor. The Society has been inventive in its proposals, however, and has become an important…
If there is one company for which the mantra “creative use of space” rings true, it is MINI. The com pact car manufacturer has been designing with this motto in mind for almost half a century, and it is now aiming to bring its famous brand of pocket-sized ingenuity to the realm of architecture and interior…
One would expect nothing less than a dream team to design the objects of an annual program called “W aterDream.” So that’s just what manufacturer Axor delivered once again for the 2016 edition at Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan. Philippe Grohe © Alexander Schneider für Axor / Hansgrohe SE “We discussed the meaning and value…
Title Photo by Jordan Inskeep The massive renovation of Columbus, Ohio’s 200 Civic Center lobby (for merly the Columbus Gas building, constructed in 1983) needed to achieve a modern and transformative aesthetic — but it also had to be completed with efficiency to meet a tight deadline. The team of architectural firm Behal Sampson Dietz turned…
A few years ago, a revolutionary ceramic material burst onto the scene, giving the bathroom industry opportunities to rethink the shape of fixtures and fittings. Called SaphirKeramik, the material was developed by Swiss bath manufacturer Laufen and boasts superior strength that allows for production of incredibly thin-walled ceramic sanitary-ware. One new series stemming from this…
The late Dame Zaha Hadid was known internationally for her audacious brand of parametric architectur e, and her firm continues to develop highly distinctive urban landmarks in a multitude of metropolises around the globe. However, many aspects of Hadid’s signature style can be traced back to the early 1980s, before the architect had seen any of…
Architectural associations exist around the world to support local architects and encourage the publ ic to appreciate the contributions of architecture in creating good cities, good urban environments and — simply put — places where people want to be. Toon Dreessen is the President of the Ontario Association of Architects, and he talked with Architizer about…