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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…
Moleskine sees a harmonious future for both paper and digital devices
From its offices in The Boathouse in Putney, West London, bpr architects has focused its practice on family values since being founded by current director Paul Beaty-Pownall’s parents in 1975. He and fellow director Graham Wilson took over in 1994 and maintain a culture that he describes as a “family of architects all working toward…
Assemble’s 18-strong collective of activists-cum-architects reminds us that the disciplinary rigidit y of architecture is a construct existing solely in the minds of architects.
ECDM is an architecture firm based in Paris, France. Founded by Emmanuel Combarel and Dominique Marr ec, the firm exhibits a specific design attitude, which aims to create seamless connections between the old and the new. This objective is translated in their contemporary and sustainable approaches to social and affordable housing projects in and around Paris,…
Each of ZHA's buildings include an inspiring video that helps to narrate the project.
Hadid lent her sculptural aesthetic to furniture, fixtures, jewelry and shoes.
Architizer continues to explore how architects experience the emotional realm during the process of design — presenting the points of views of some of the profession’s most actualized practitioners. Today, Perkins+Will’s Elina Cardet — recently named interior architecture and design director at the firm’s Miami office — shares her experience with the emotional aspects of…