Alex Klimoski

Alex was an associate editor at Architectural Record. Prior to joining the magazine, she worked in marketing and communications for New York–based architecture firms. Her writing has appeared in the Architect’s Newspaper and CityLab. Alex holds a master’s degree in design criticism from the School of Visual Arts and a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University.

Flexible Sole Practitioner: Nina Cooke John

Alex Klimoski

September 1, 2020

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The New York–based architect tackles everything from renovations to community engagement.

Limpopo Youth Hostel by Local Studio

Bela Bela, South Africa

Alex Klimoski

March 5, 2020

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The design team for two new youth dormitories in South Africa turns a limited budget into an opportunity to experiment with wood.

A student works at Taliesin's campus near Spring Green, Wisconsin.

Taliesin Closure Sparks Controversy

Alex Klimoski

February 25, 2020

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News of the closure of the Frank Lloyd Wright–founded school has caused immense shock and sadness across the architecture community.

Brooklyn STEAM Center by Perkins Eastman

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February 24, 2020

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A high school program embedded within a commercial and manufacturing hub teaches students real-life job skills.

Casa G by Mathias Klotz

Buenos Aires

Alex Klimoski

February 13, 2020

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A cantilevered residence on a narrow site in Buenos Aires captures dramatic views of the Río de la Plata.

EAST Architecture Studio Renovates an Oscar Niemeyer Pavilion in Lebanon

Lebanon

Alex Klimoski

February 10, 2020

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A deteriorating pavilion at the Oscar Niemeyer–designed Rachid Karami International Fair in Lebanon becomes a workshop for local carpenters.

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin School Will Close Its Doors This Spring

Alex Klimoski

January 28, 2020

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The institution, established in 1932, was organized around Wright’s “organic architecture” philosophy.

Camelback Residence by Belzberg Architects

Phoenix

Alex Klimoski

January 9, 2020

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Shaded by dramatic cantilevered roofs, a house in Phoenix fuses its interior with the surrounding terrain.

Bushman Dreyfus Architects Conceals an Apartment's Functional Spaces in a Reclaimed-Oak Box

Charlottesville, Virginia

Alex Klimoski

January 6, 2020

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The new kitchen and bathroom in an office-turned-apartment in Virginia are both neatly concealed and showcased within a 40-foot-long reclaimed-oak box.

Marlon Blackwell Wins 2020 AIA Gold Medal

Marlon Blackwell Reflects on his 2020 AIA Gold Medal Win

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December 19, 2019

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“I’m deeply honored and humbled,” says the Arkansas-based architect. “We feel this is a big win for all the folks in flyover country.”

Insulated Metal Panels

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 IACET CEU
May qualify for learning hours through most Canadian architectural associations

Ideal for both retrofits and new construction as an all-in-one air and water barrier with continuous insulation, roof and wall insulated metal panels deliver a plethora of performance, erection, durability, and aesthetic benefits.

The Fundamentals of Architectural Terra Cotta

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 IACET CEU
May qualify for learning hours through most Canadian architectural associations

This program explores the benefits of using terra cotta roof tiles, including its green properties and differentiating qualities from other roofing materials. It also explores the types of terra cotta roof tiles, installation methods, accessories and other terra cotta tile applications such as wall cladding and flooring.

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Flexible Sole Practitioner: Nina Cooke John

Limpopo Youth Hostel by Local Studio

Taliesin Closure Sparks Controversy

Brooklyn STEAM Center by Perkins Eastman

Casa G by Mathias Klotz

EAST Architecture Studio Renovates an Oscar Niemeyer Pavilion in Lebanon

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin School Will Close Its Doors This Spring

Camelback Residence by Belzberg Architects

Bushman Dreyfus Architects Conceals an Apartment's Functional Spaces in a Reclaimed-Oak Box

Marlon Blackwell Reflects on his 2020 AIA Gold Medal Win

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