Grace Kuth is an editorial assistant at Architectural Record. She graduated from Wesleyan University with a B.A. in English and Italian Studies in 2024.
Trends at this year's largest tile and natural-stone trade show in North America included organic minimalism, highly textured surfaces, and artistic graphics.
Notable exhibitions include shows on bird-friendly buildings and low-carbon design from Studio Gang and MVRDV, respectively, and a survey of the bold architecture embraced by now-defunct retailer, Best Products.
The redesign of the Noe Valley apartment emphasizes functionality with a material palette that draws on inspiration from Northern California's forests.
This month’s lineup includes an exhibition dedicated to Jean Prouvé at Fondation CAB as well as shows featuring the work of Denise Scott Brown, Michael Sorkin, and Gerrit Rietveld.