Civic Architecture

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Designed by London’s T_M.space, the temporary bamboo structure was bedecked in a mix of native and invasive species.

The new Radio Télévision Suisse headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, gathers dispersed functions into an integrated cross-media building.

During a difficult period in Minnesota’s Twin Cities, a multitasking civic hub in Saint Paul’s North End stands strong.

Architecture can be a political act—not always aimed at expressing resistance or symbolic meaning—but in some cases simply conveying goodwill.

Our March focus on civic architecture showcases four buildings designed for public engagement and service of all stripes.

Max Núñez Arquitectos’ Museo Regional de Atacama serves as both cultural anchor and oasis, offering shelter from the harsh sun.

The 33 rammed-earth walls comprising the sculptural court enclosure were prefabricated off-site and installed in 12 days.

An adaptive reuse project adds color and light for a new community center and preschool along a storied boulevard in the San Fernando Valley.

In the April 1903 issue of RECORD, Montgomery Schuyler dedicates nearly 5,000 words to McKim, Mead & White’s expansion and renovation of the White House—a project that included an early iteration of the now-demolished East Wing.