Surveying the last 12 issues, RECORD editors present a dozen “class favorites”—the best projects of the year, split among a smattering of superlatives. Flip through our top picks, including office, retail, lighting, humanitarian, and mixed-use projects, and read more about each one by clicking the building name.

3XN Offices | 3XN Architects | Copenhagen, Denmark
Architects' offices demonstrate a sensitivity to the historic setting in which they are located.