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Scob Architecture's "Climate Islands" Provide Spaces of Respite and Recreation in Barcelona's Historic Port Vell

July 21, 2022

The architects endeavor to serve the needs of the dense city while considering rising temperatures and respecting the character of the historic harbor.

The Triumphal Arches of Michael Maltzan's Sixth Street Viaduct in L.A.

Sarah Amelar

July 8, 2022

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The daring viaduct over the Los Angeles River, designed by Michael Maltzan Architecture, has become an instant L.A. icon.

Tribute: Ed Feiner, Architect of the Federal Design Excellence Program

Fred A. Bernstein

July 5, 2022

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Feiner, who died last week at 75, oversaw the design for over 140 buildings and courthouses as chief architect of the U.S. General Services Administration.

SPF:a and Hood Embed an Eye-Catching Bridge in the L.A. River

Ilana Herzig

June 29, 2022

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Part of the city's ongoing L.A. River revitalization efforts, a bridge connects two previously separated neighborhoods, affording cyclists and pedestrians views of the enhanced natural landscape.

Fighting Flooding in Houston and New York

Equity meets resiliency

James S. Russell, FAIA Emeritus

June 1, 2022

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A range of strategies to address climate change is improving the urban realm and the quality of life for communities of different income levels.

The End of Sidewalk Labs

Alex Bozikovic

March 22, 2022

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An inside look at how the Google affiliate's vision for an "urban tech revolution" hit a wall, ultimately leading to the company's demise.

Interview: Planner and Urban Designer Ifeoma Ebo

Ebo has played a key role in shaping equitable design efforts around the world

Izzy Kornblatt

March 17, 2022

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Ebo spoke with RECORD about current projects, lessons from the pandemic, and a new studio course at Syracuse.

DESIGN:ED Podcast: Bjarke Ingels On How His New Company Is Building Pathways to Affordable Housing

The BIG founder and his partners at Nabr discuss the shifting landscape of the American city

RECORD Editors

February 28, 2022

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Bjarke Ingels, Nick Chim and Roni Bahar join RECORD's DESIGN:ED podcast discuss affordable housing solutions to issues facing cities today through San Jose’s SoFA One.

February 2022 Editor's Letter: More Than Meets the Eye

February 17, 2022

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Three late great thinkers expanded contemporary ideas of how societies can thrive.

The IPA’s Latest Exhibition on Governors Island Reimagines New York Without the BQE

Ilana Herzig

January 25, 2022

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The Block House’s "BQE" exhibit proposes five collaborative projects that seek to tackle how to replace the city’s once divisive, now deteriorating expressway.