In a move that reinforces the identity of American civic architecture, then-administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA), Stephen Ehiakian, issued a memorandum in January favoring classical and traditional design for new federal buildings. This decision, titled “Making Federal Architecture…
In a project that masterfully bridges past and present, the architectural firm Anastasiou Misseri has transformed a neglected, listed single-story building in Nicosia, Cyprus, into a contemporary residence deeply rooted in its history. Completed in 2024, this project combines a…
On the edge of a 300-foot cliff east of Toronto, where land meets sky and water, stands the “House of Screens” as an architectural masterpiece defying the slopes. The primary challenge for the owners, an artist and a landscape contractor,…
Gomez’s NYC sanctuary is so private, in fact, that we couldn’t find any public information about it. Below, we’ve compiled some of the other places Gomez has called home over the years, with each representing a different era of her…
Installed in front of the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul, “Molecular Cloud” is a kinetic sculpture by French artist Vincent Leroy. The work draws inspiration from cosmic molecular formations, translating them into a floating, cloud-like structure suspended within the…
In the heart of Capitol Hill, Seattle, the architecture firm Heliotrope has designed a home that embodies modern living through a deep focus on materials. Created for a couple, an artist and an engineer, the design balances a contemporary character…
Amidst California’s rustic cottages, the Translators’ House in Culver City quietly evokes a certain poetry through a refined architectural translation. Stepping stones wind to its entrance through a small “meadow” of tall grasses. Its modern facade, with a large concrete…
Architecture firm SPECHT Novak designed a contemporary family home on the Long Island shore in New Jersey, replacing a previous family house destroyed in a hurricane. This home stands out not only for its beauty but for its modern design…
In Toronto’s West End, The Sunnylea Home by Orangeink Design presents a new vision for family life built on simplicity, warmth, and refined sophistication. Inspired by the homeowners’ travels through Southern Italy, the home reflects a timeless elegance shaped by…
Gone are the days when railings and balconies were mere functional safety features; they have evolved into key elements of architectural integration. This shift necessitates a blend of function with aesthetics, leading designers and builders to view these components as…
In the heart of bustling Santo Domingo, Anarquitectura and Laurelin González have successfully transformed a building’s rooftop into a family space brimming with serenity and privacy.The client’s vision embodied the desire for an urban sanctuary where he and his family…
out a critical, untouched vintage DS600 apartment in person. The motivation behind his choice and preparation of this space was clear: entertainment. “I don’t just cook for a living, I cook for enjoyment and to entertain friends and family,” says…
It is one of the most familiar materials on the planet, with approximately 72 million tons produced annually worldwide. Many of us come into contact with cardboard at least once a day, yet it is rarely considered to be anything…
Clients wishing to isolate themselves and contemplate daily life without leaving the city present a significant design challenge, requiring a delicate balance between the home’s inward focus and its lively contribution to the surroundings. With Lantern House, located in a…
With its range of colors, patterns, textures, and materials, integrating wallpapers can enhance the design strategy of a space. It accentuates walls, adding depth to a room, while also elevating its aesthetics and character.With this in mind, Inkiostro Bianco experiments…
Architecture is a profession deeply tied to economic cycles, historically vulnerable to downturns like the 2008 crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. As the industry now faces global supply chain issues and rising inflation, a new, more complex challenge emerges: the…
The need to reduce the construction industry’s carbon footprint and its reliance on virgin natural resources is the most pressing issue facing the sector. Fostering innovation to make building materials environmentally friendly is crucial for tackling its sizable carbon footprint…
When we talk about technology, we often think of robots and smartphones. But at its core, technology is the application of knowledge to achieve practical goals. In the construction industry, this now means leveraging innovation to pursue a critical objective:…
Playing with the balance between form and function, modern laminates provide architects with unparalleled flexibility to perform a variety of tasks at once. These materials are robust, flame-retardant, and antibacterial, but their core advantage lies in their adaptive nature. This…
The global pause of the COVID pandemic has provided an opportunity to assess present-day globalism and the architecture that has emerged alongside it. This homogenizing condition seems like the second coming of the midcentury International Style, only now with a…
The side setbacks configure the distance that must be between the building and the side boundary of the land. Master plans, building codes, or zoning laws determine this minimum clearance to ensure the building benefits from better aeration, sunlight, and…
End of content
End of content
