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Is it possible to create architecture that is dry-witted, sarcastic — snarky, even — the kind that s eems to be laughing right back at you?

‘Building Tomorrow’ presents the contemporary trends in building design and the global forces drivin g them forward, using Architizer’s annual A+Awards submissions as the benchmark. The data is creatively visualized to provide valuable insights for designers, retailers, and any industry working to create experiential designs. Download the full report for free at www.psfk.com/report/building-tomorrow. While cities and…

Utter the name Porsche and one instantly thinks sleek, sporty, modern, and luxurious — all phrases t hat sum up all of the products associated with the brand, whether automobiles, watches, or apparel. So, when Eric Styer of DXU Architecture conceptualized a fashion boutique for Porsche Design in an upscale retail development of Oak Brook, Ill.,…

In its 13th year, the American Lighting Association’s “Lighting for Tomorrow” competition once again sought out innovative new residential products — from bulbs and fixtures to controls — that bridge the gaps between consumer expectations, design, and energy efficiency. Among the submissions, some of the noticeable trends included an uptick in fixtures and kits that…

Building tomorrow presents the contemporary trends in building design and the global forces driving them forward, using Architizer’s annual A+Awards submissions as the benchmark. The data is creatively visualized to provide valuable insights for designers, retailers, and any industry working to create experiential designs. Download the full report for free at www.psfk.com/report/building-tomorrow. Congregating and connecting…

While there are many, many more trends to discuss — from stone-effect slabs looking even more realis tic to products being offered in thicker versions for use as outdoor pavers — we’re concluding our Cersaie show recap with a look at the category of texture and shape. Italian tile manufacturers are undoubtedly having fun in this…

When Mies van der Rohe uttered those three famous words “less is more,” he encapsulated the founding philosophy of an entire architectural genre, and nowhere does that phrase feel more poignant than in the quaint, tree-lined streets of New Canaan, Connecticut. In this small town, Philip Johnson’s Glass House — inspired by Van der Rohe’s…

Recognizing design excellence, sustainable attributes, and smart use of its products by U.S.-based a rchitects and designers, the Hansgrohe + Axor Das Design Competition celebrated its second installment with an awards ceremony in New York City last week. “This competition offers us a lens into intelligent and inspiring interiors around the country and demonstrates the range…

New Archetypes is a regular column that explores how architects use modest projects to experiment wi th new concepts, collaborations, and innovations. These small designs pack a big punch, surpassing the constraints of size, resources, or conventional expectations. With only three months to design and build, 120 volunteers for a construction crew, and less than $60,000,…