Pearling Path Visitors Center by Valerio Olgiati Architect Muharraq, Bahrain Ali Ismail Karimi March 1, 2019 One Comment An enigmatic structure welcomes tourists to a historic Persian Gulf site.Read More
Storey's Field Community Centre and Eddington Nursery by MUMA Cambridge, England Hugh Pearman March 1, 2019 One Comment Reinventing medieval typologies, a thoughtfully detailed building anchors a new development in England.Read More
Federal Courthouse by TEN Arquitectos Oaxaca, Mexico Josephine Minutillo March 1, 2019 One Comment A contemporary twist gives dynamic form to a typically staid building type in Mexico.Read More
Worcester Blackstone Visitors Center by designLAB architects Massachusetts Alex Klimoski March 1, 2019 2 Comments A visitors center on a former factory site signals a new direction for its up-and-coming city in Massachusetts.Read More
Helsinki Central Library Oodi by ALA Architects Finland Peter MacKeith March 1, 2019 2 Comments A bold addition to a cultural center in Finland fosters the exchange of ideas and inspires creativity.Read More
Continuing Education: Innovations in Parking Garages Katharine Logan March 1, 2019 One Comment Parking facilities riff on new uses as the automobile's role evolves.Read More
Interview with Stephen T. Ayers The former Architect of the Capitol looks back on his career. Deane Madsen February 20, 2019 No Comments The former Architect of the Capitol spoke with RECORD about his three decades of public service, what the job requires, and his plans.Read More
Architecture and Prison Reform Jerry Adler March 4, 2019 One Comment Can architects make a difference in transforming our criminal justice system?Read More
Vera Institute for Justice and MASS Design Group Reimagine Prisons Alex Klimoski March 4, 2019 No Comments A nonprofit national research and policy organization and a Boston-based firm work together to envision what future prisons can look like.Read More
Xiqu Centre by Revery Architecture and Ronald Lu & Partners Hong Kong Justin Chan February 27, 2019 No Comments In Hong Kong's West Kowloon Cultural District, Revery Architecture and Ronald Lu & Partners design an opera house that pays tribute to a rich Chinese tradition.Read More
Norton Art Museum Expansion by Foster + Partners West Palm Beach, Florida Wendy Moonan March 5, 2019 No Comments Foster + Partners brings clarity and crispness to the expansion of a Florida museum.Read More
Review: ‘The Bauhaus and Harvard’ James McCown February 18, 2019 No Comments A new exhibition at Harvard Art Museums, mounted in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the Bauhaus, runs through July 28.Read More
Review of 'Schinkel: A Meander Through His Life and Work' By Kurt W. Forster Anthony Vidler March 8, 2019 No Comments This non-traditional biography delves into the legacy of an influential German architect.Read More
Review of 'Inside North Korea' By Oliver Wainwright Sean Anderson March 7, 2019 No Comments The Guardian’s architecture and design critic provides a snapshot of a reclusive country “in all its kaleidoscopic color.”Read More
Review of 'Cocktails and Conversation: Dialogues on Architecture and Design' By Abby Suckle and William Singer Wendy Moonan March 6, 2019 No Comments A new book reveals the interesting discussions architects have shared over drinks at the Center for Architecture.Read More
Review of 'Palaces for the People: How Social Infrastructure Can Help Fight Inequality, Polarization, and the Decline of Civic Life' By Eric Klinenberg James S. Russell, FAIA Emeritus March 5, 2019 No Comments A new book shows how modest undertakings and subtle, insightful design can strengthen communities.Read More
Interview with Frank Gehry on a Milestone Birthday The architect turns 90. Cathleen McGuigan February 27, 2019 4 Comments Frank Gehry talks about his early days, what matters now, and the secret to a long life.Read More
USC Shoah Foundation by Belzberg Architects Los Angeles Sarah Amelar March 7, 2019 No Comments In Los Angeles, Hagy Belzberg's home for the USC Shoah Foundation supports personal, scholarly, and public reflection.Read More
Bentway Park by Public Work Toronto Catherine Osborne March 5, 2019 No Comments Public Work transforms a once desolate strip of land underneath a Toronto highway into a new urban park.Read More
New Brunswick Vacation House by Acre Architects Canada Miriam Sitz March 6, 2019 No Comments A three-volume residence on the rugged Atlantic coast of Canada frames dramatic views and evokes the vernacular. Read More
Crime and Punishment Can architecture make a difference in prison reform? Cathleen McGuigan March 4, 2019 One Comment This month's issue examines civic buildings while also looking at where prisons fit in the context of architecture.Read More
Gehry’s Design for Toronto’s New, Tallest Towers Moving Forward, Says Developer Alex Bozikovic February 18, 2019 No Comments The biggest project of Frank Gehry’s career is moving ahead in his hometown of Toronto—and reaching new heights for the architect and for the city.Read More
Weiss/Manfredi Unveils Plan for U.S. Embassy in New Delhi Miriam Sitz February 22, 2019 No Comments The New York–based firm has designed a campus in harmony with Edward Durell Stone’s 1958 Chancery Building.Read More
New Window & Door Products for Spring 2019 Kelly Beamon March 3, 2019 No Comments By integrating security and hardware, these solutions provide easier exits and entries.Read More