2018 March

McClintock Building by Pfau Long Architecture

San Francisco

March 7, 2018

A former industrial facility in San Francisco maintains its 20th-century roots as it transforms into an open workplace filled with daylight and fresh air.

Magazzino Italian Art by Miguel Quismondo

Cold Spring, New York

Alex Klimoski

March 6, 2018

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A makeover and a striking new addition transform a modest warehouse into the Hudson Valley's latest art destination.

Detroit Foundation Hotel by McIntosh Poris Associates

Detroit

Jennifer Conlin

March 11, 2018

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A Michigan firm turns a former fire department headquarters into a popular destination.

Terasaki Research Institute by Atelier Hitoshi Abe

Los Angeles

Deborah Snoonian Glenn

March 9, 2018

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An infill building in Los Angeles is revamped for an organization focused on organ transplants.

St. Luke's School Expansion by ABA Studio

New York

Suzanne Stephens

March 8, 2018

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An expansion upward in New York returns to a historicist vocabulary for continuity.

National Gallery of Ireland by Heneghan Peng Architects

Dublin

Tom Hennigan

March 12, 2018

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A soaring central atrium is the defining feature of an extensive museum renovation in Dublin.

Continuing Education: Renovation, Restoration, Adaptation

Continuing Education: Five Manhattan West by REX

New York

Josephine Minutillo

March 5, 2018

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A Brutalist building in New York is reinvented as prime office space with a glossy new skin.

Pike Place Market Expansion by Miller Hull

Seattle

Katharine Logan

March 5, 2018

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Miller Hull's expansion of the Pike Place Market is a harbinger of big things to come for Seattle's waterfront.

Pier 17 at South Street Seaport by SHoP Architects

New York

Pilar Viladas

March 9, 2018

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SHoP Architects' new Pier 17 at New York's South Street Seaport was designed to appeal to tourists and the area's growing residential population.

Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture by Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects

San Francisco

John King

March 7, 2018

One Comment

An art school in San Francisco carves a new space for itself from the shell of an army warehouse.

Fujisan World Heritage Center by Shigeru Ban Architects

Fujinomiya, Japan

Naomi Pollock, FAIA

March 2, 2018

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An ingenious new museum in Japan evokes one of the world's best-known mountain peaks.

Amazon Spheres by NBBJ Open in Seattle

Katharine Logan

January 31, 2018

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The three conjoined glass bubbles take biophilic design to the next level.

Sacramento Valley Station by Page & Turnbull and ZGF

Sacramento, California

Alex Klimoski

February 26, 2018

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One of Amtrak's busiest stations in California—a Renaissance Revival building—is restored to its original magnificence.

Former Memphis Distribution Center Gets Platinum Makeover

Deane Madsen

February 23, 2018

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In Tennessee, firms Looney Ricks Kiss and DIALOG joined forces to turn an old warehouse into a brand new mixed-use development.

At Maison&Objet, Designers Draw Inspiration from Online Communities

Laura Raskin

March 11, 2018

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The Paris home décor show evolves with social networking.

Sir Edwin Lutyens: The Arts and Crafts Houses

By David Cole

Mark Alan Hewitt, FAIA

March 1, 2018

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Despite starting his architectural career in the middle of the Arts and Crafts movement, Sir Edwin Lutyens was one of its leading figures, one author argues.

Robert Venturi's Rome

By Frederick Fisher and Stephen Harby

Martino Stierli

February 28, 2018

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A new book discusses how Robert Venturi's two-year stay as a fellow in Rome shaped his thoughts on architecture.

What Philip Johnson's Glass House Says About the Architect

Anthony Vidler

February 28, 2018

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The Pritzker Prize-winning designer's notable work draws psychoanalytic interpretations.

First Look: Kenyan Library

Kenya

Kelly Beamon

March 6, 2018

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Stanley Saitowitz | Natoma Architects turns a Kenyan water tank into a dignified little library.

An Appraisal of Finegold Alexander's Church-Turned-Condos

Robert Campbell, FAIA

March 2, 2018

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A deconsecrated Boston church gets a new life as a residential building.

New Canaan House by Joel Sanders

New Canaan, Connecticut

Suzanne Stephens

February 27, 2018

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Architect Joel Sanders emphasizes Midcentury Modern's linearity in Connecticut.

Interview with Jorge Otero-Pailos

The architect and artist speaks about the GSAPP's new historic preservation Ph.D program.

Erin Hudson

February 26, 2018

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RECORD speaks to the director of the first U.S.-based doctoral program centered on historic preservation.

The Tenement Museum Adds New Exhibition Space

Alex Klimoski

February 20, 2018

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With the help of Perkins Eastman, the Tenement Museum in New York has expanded into a separate, five-story building.

Where Is Architecture's #MeToo Movement?

Cathleen McGuigan

February 28, 2018

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While other industries are roiling with allegations of sexual abuse, the design profession has been strangely quiet.

March 2018 Product Briefs: Walls and Ceiling Products

Kelly Beamon

March 12, 2018

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Unexpected materials enhance the look and even the acoustic performance of these items.

March 2018 Product Briefs: Flooring Products

Kelly Beamon

March 8, 2018

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Porcelain and stone offer easy-to-maintain floors with visual appeal.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 ICC CEU

Explore how propane-powered systems and whole-home generators can improve energy resilience, reduce electrical loads, and lower long-term residential costs.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 ICC CEU

Explore how hospitality-driven campus design can strengthen belonging, wellbeing, and community connection in higher education environments.

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McClintock Building by Pfau Long Architecture

Magazzino Italian Art by Miguel Quismondo

Detroit Foundation Hotel by McIntosh Poris Associates

Terasaki Research Institute by Atelier Hitoshi Abe

St. Luke's School Expansion by ABA Studio

National Gallery of Ireland by Heneghan Peng Architects

Architectural Technology

Continuing Education: Five Manhattan West by REX

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Pike Place Market Expansion by Miller Hull

Pier 17 at South Street Seaport by SHoP Architects

Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture by Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects

Fujisan World Heritage Center by Shigeru Ban Architects

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Amazon Spheres by NBBJ Open in Seattle

Sacramento Valley Station by Page & Turnbull and ZGF

Former Memphis Distribution Center Gets Platinum Makeover

At Maison&Objet, Designers Draw Inspiration from Online Communities

Sir Edwin Lutyens: The Arts and Crafts Houses

Robert Venturi's Rome

What Philip Johnson's Glass House Says About the Architect

First Look: Kenyan Library

An Appraisal of Finegold Alexander's Church-Turned-Condos

New Canaan House by Joel Sanders

Interview with Jorge Otero-Pailos

The Tenement Museum Adds New Exhibition Space

Where Is Architecture's #MeToo Movement?

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March 2018 Product Briefs: Walls and Ceiling Products

March 2018 Product Briefs: Flooring Products

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