Faking It: Is It Ever OK to Use Imitative Architectural Materials?
Sometimes it is as if we are on an endless march to omit wood from wood. But it might just be OK.
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Resources to help you find materials, perfect design details and master the tools you need to create better buildings.
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This Eames-Inspired Leather and Wood Computer Mouse Is an Architect’s Dream
Chen's conceptual mouse blends the boundary between furniture and electronics.
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The Architecture of Game of Thrones
Extraordinary backdrops and brilliant buildings bring the show alive for millions.
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9 Women Using Architecture to Change the World
Women are an inspiring presence in the realm of public interest design. Here are nine of the best.
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6 Essential Print Materials for Architects
The look and feel of an architect’s print collateral reflects their design sensibilities.
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How One Man’s Legacy Could Help Rebuild Notre-Dame Cathedral
Andrew Tallon’s pioneering analysis of the past could hold the key to the future of Notre-Dame.
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Notre-Dame Cathedral Consumed By Fire
"Everything is burning, nothing will remain from the frame," reports Notre-Dame spokesman Andre Finot.
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How Steven Holl Uses Watercolor Paintings to Create Amazing Architectu re
“I used to do pencil drawings. Those took eight hours,” said the architect. Then Holl discovere d the creative potential of painting.
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7 Silo Transformations That Fill Empty Voids With New Life
How do you transform a collection of concrete tubes into an iconic architectural landmark?
