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Crossing the Line

Many migrant-detention centers were not designed for their current use—and architects should stand up and say stop.

July 22, 2019

Editor in chief Cathleen McGuigan writes that many migrant-detention centers were not designed for their current use—and architects should stand up and say stop. The AIA has issued a statement.

Come Fly With Me

Cathleen McGuigan

July 1, 2019

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Architects tackle the daunting challenges of improving travel in the airport of the future.

Happy Birthday, Dear Bauhaus

The world's most famous design school had a short life but long legacy.

Cathleen McGuigan

June 1, 2019

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Founded in 1919, the world’s most famous design school had a short life but long legacy.

The Art of Designing for Culture

Two radically different approaches exemplify the latest architecture for new institutions.

Cathleen McGuigan

May 1, 2019

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RECORD editor-in-chief Cathleen McGuigan explores the significance of The National Museum of Qatar and The Shed.

A Modest Proposal

The Pritzker Architecture Prize is 40 years old. How could it adapt to a changing world?

Cathleen McGuigan

April 1, 2019

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RECORD editor-in-chief Cathleen McGuigan makes a case for reimagining the Pritzker Architecture Prize.

Crime and Punishment

Can architecture make a difference in prison reform?

Cathleen McGuigan

March 4, 2019

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This month's issue examines civic buildings while also looking at where prisons fit in the context of architecture.

The Past Imperfect

How should we confront the tough questions around preservation, adaptive reuse, and the future of place?

Cathleen McGuigan

February 1, 2019

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RECORD editor-in-chief Cathleen McGuigan considers the restoration of historic buildings.

It Was the Best of Times...and the Worst

The profession was roiled by news last year, while new projects exemplified the beauty that architecture has to offer our changing world.

Cathleen McGuigan

January 2, 2019

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Editor in chief Cathleen McGuigan reflects on the most notable events—and projects—that took place in 2018.

Beyond Eye Candy

Photography has become essential to the culture of architecture.

Cathleen McGuigan

December 4, 2018

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This month's issue examines the importance of photography in the field of architecture.

The #MeToo Movement, One Year Later

A new survey from RECORD and ENR gives a snapshot of the experience of sexual harassment in the architecture, engineering, and construction industries.

Cathleen McGuigan

November 1, 2018

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The architecture profession has been slow to address sexual misconduct. What needs to happen in order for real change to occur?