Articles by Suzanne Stephens

Books in Brief

Suzanne Stephens Preston Scott Cohen

January 11, 2021

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Two short reviews interpret themes of space and lateness as they relate to architecture.

Olympe de Gouges School Complex by Dominique Coulon & Associates

Gidy, France

Suzanne Stephens

January 11, 2021

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An early-learning school in the small town of Gidy, France, reveals how significantly the Modernist legacy survives in the work of Dominique Coulon and Associates.

Hauser & Wirth Gallery by Selldorf Architects

New York City

Suzanne Stephens

December 2, 2020

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A gritty concrete-block gallery building for Hauser & Wirth avows its New York roots.

The crisply Miesian reception and exhibition area of NYU’s Special Collections Library.

New York University Special Collections Library by CannonDesign

New York City

Suzanne Stephens

November 2, 2020

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CannonDesign’s Special Collections area for NYU’s Bobst Library adroitly pays homage to the legacy of several architects.

Modern Mill and River Houses by Merge Architects

Williamstown, Massachusetts

Suzanne Stephens

October 6, 2020

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Two types of multifamily housing in Williamstown, Massachusetts, play off a legacy of New England Modernism.

The Edge by Dub Architects

Edmonton, Alberta

Suzanne Stephens

September 9, 2020

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A building in Edmonton, Alberta, emphasizes translucency, linearity, and sustainability.

Santiago Hills Villa by Studio Saxe

Costa Rica

Suzanne Stephens

August 12, 2020

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A firm based in San Jose, Costa Rica, envisions an open-air pavilion for a vacation house.

CityPlace and CityPlace Park by OJB Landscape Architecture

Springwoods Village, Texas

Suzanne Stephens

August 3, 2020

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A large development outside of Houston provides recreational features while managing flooding naturally.

Mexican Beach House by BAAQ'

Puerto Escondido, Mexico

Suzanne Stephens

July 15, 2020

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Simple forms and local materials are all architect Alfonso Quiñones of BAAQ’ needs for a beach house on Mexico's Pacific coast.

Towerhouse by Bureau LADA

Amsterdam

Suzanne Stephens

June 11, 2020

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On a tight site in Amsterdam, architects create a slim, five-story residence.

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Fire-Rated Expansion Joints: Employing Best Practices + Avoiding Field Problems

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

There is more to an expansion joint system than just the frame and covers. This AIA CES program deals with the life safety specifics of fire barriers, industry standards and testing. In addition, it covers installation concerns, proper detailing of fire barriers, and the current state of joint system verification.

Articles by Suzanne Stephens

Books in Brief

Olympe de Gouges School Complex by Dominique Coulon & Associates

Hauser & Wirth Gallery by Selldorf Architects

New York University Special Collections Library by CannonDesign

Modern Mill and River Houses by Merge Architects

The Edge by Dub Architects

Santiago Hills Villa by Studio Saxe

CityPlace and CityPlace Park by OJB Landscape Architecture

Mexican Beach House by BAAQ'

Towerhouse by Bureau LADA

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