April 2020 Issue | Architectural Record

Continuing Education: Passive House

James S. Russell, FAIA

April 1, 2020

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Projects relying on a stringent standard imported from Europe grow in both complexity and scale.

Record Houses 2020

April 1, 2020

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This year’s winning residences, located across the Americas, honor the spirit of their diverse settings while reflecting the sensibilities of their designers and values of their owners.

Ochoquebradas House by Ryue Nishizawa

Chile

Beth Broome

April 1, 2020

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A house strikes a dramatic pose atop its untamed site on the coast of Chile.

Pebble Beach Residence by Jim Jennings Architecture

California

Suzanne Stephens

April 1, 2020

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Well-proportioned forms give a structure in California a strong architectonic quality.

Three Chimney House by TW Ryan Architecture

Charlottesville, Virginia

Josephine Minutillo

April 1, 2020

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Regional landmarks inform a contemporary residence set amid the hills of Virginia horse country.

Preston Hollow Residence by Specht Architects

Dallas

Linda C. Lentz

April 1, 2020

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A minimalist house in Dallas balances restrained materiality with a composed natural setting.

Zenteno House by Sebastian Mariscal Studio + Alfonso Frade

Mexico City

Miriam Sitz

April 1, 2020

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In Mexico City, a family of four enjoys a seamless connection with the outdoors.

High Desert Retreat by Aidlin Darling Design

Santa Rosa Mountains, California

Joann Gonchar, FAIA

April 1, 2020

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A getaway high above the Coachella Valley in California takes advantage of its site’s unusual topography.

Rio House by Olson Kundig

Rio de Janeiro

Tom Hennigan

April 1, 2020

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An intimate dwelling offers views of the Brazilian jungle.

The Pandemic Is Changing How We Practice and How We Live

The home is no longer just an abode that reflects our tastes; instead, each of our own houses is a refuge during the COVID-19 crisis.

Cathleen McGuigan

April 6, 2020

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The home is no longer just an abode that reflects our tastes; instead, each of our own houses is a refuge during the COVID-19 crisis.

Rising Seas Threaten Historic Houses

Cornelia Dean

April 7, 2020

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Coastal communities try inventive strategies to save significant structures.

Review of 'Le Corbusier Paper Models: 10 Kirigami Buildings to Cut and Fold'

By Marc Hagan-Guirey

Linda C. Lentz

April 7, 2020

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Hone your knife skills, and you can recreate semblances of 10 works of the Modernist master with this challenging collection of model templates devised by British paper artist Marc Hagan-Guirey.

Review of 'Edgy Architecture: Living in the Most Impossible Places'

By Agata Toromanoff

Josephine Minutillo

April 8, 2020

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The projects in Agata Toromanoff's new book are experimental, avant-garde, but also edgy in the literal sense, as in built on an edge.

Neri Oxman's 'Material Ecology' Exhibition at MoMA Illuminates and Inspires

Joann Gonchar, FAIA

April 6, 2020

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Architecture is by nature transdisciplinary, encompassing art and engineering, but polymath Neri Oxman's work takes this integration to an extraordinary level.

Expo 2020 Portal by Asif Khan

Dubai

Kara Mavros

April 8, 2020

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The British architect has created three mammoth carbon-fiber entryways for next fall’s Expo 2020 in Dubai.

Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara of Grafton Architects Win 2020 Pritzker Prize

Miriam Sitz

March 3, 2020

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The co-founders of the Dublin-based firm are the first Irish architects to receive the award. Watch a video about the laureates below.

Obituary: Henry N. Cobb, 1926-2020

Miriam Sitz

March 4, 2020

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Modernist architect Henry N. Cobb, a founding partner of Pei, Cobb, Freed & Partners, died March 2, 2020, one month before he would have turned 94.

Rem to the Rescue: Review of 'Countryside, The Future'

Alexander Gorlin, FAIA

February 24, 2020

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The exhibition at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, on view until August 14, raises more questions than it answers.

New Walls & Ceilings for Spring 2020

Sheila Kim

April 7, 2020

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From a dimensional ceiling system to a film that wraps and transforms surfaces, these products speedily refresh walls and ceilings.

New Tile & Stone for Spring 2020

April 9, 2020

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This spring’s new architectural surfaces are both handsome and high-performing.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/Elective; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 IACET CEU

When Arlington Elementary School, in Tacoma, WA, undertook a redesign the approach was to create an open-program school, a rethink of traditional elementary school design. The approach stresses an abundance of natural light and impactful color options, as well as acoustic design that enhances the learning environment.

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

Listen in as our presenters discuss the design constraints, challenges, as well as their solutions, for these unique multifamily projects.

Be sure to join the moderated discussion after the presentations in which the panelists will answer your questions about their projects and are available to address a variety of issues, including cost and affordability, community concerns, unit design and common space.

Our Publications

Architectural Record

2020 April

Building Type Study

Continuing Education: Passive House

Record Houses 2020

Ochoquebradas House by Ryue Nishizawa

Pebble Beach Residence by Jim Jennings Architecture

Three Chimney House by TW Ryan Architecture

Preston Hollow Residence by Specht Architects

Zenteno House by Sebastian Mariscal Studio + Alfonso Frade

High Desert Retreat by Aidlin Darling Design

Rio House by Olson Kundig

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The Pandemic Is Changing How We Practice and How We Live

Rising Seas Threaten Historic Houses

Review of 'Le Corbusier Paper Models: 10 Kirigami Buildings to Cut and Fold'

Review of 'Edgy Architecture: Living in the Most Impossible Places'

Neri Oxman's 'Material Ecology' Exhibition at MoMA Illuminates and Inspires

Expo 2020 Portal by Asif Khan

Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara of Grafton Architects Win 2020 Pritzker Prize

Obituary: Henry N. Cobb, 1926-2020

Rem to the Rescue: Review of 'Countryside, The Future'

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New Walls & Ceilings for Spring 2020

New Tile & Stone for Spring 2020

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