February 2021 Issue | Architectural Record

In February 2021, Architectural Record explores adaptive reuse projects from Ontario to Milan. This month’s Continuing Education feature examines green building certification. Read about how the new Moynihan Train Hall finally expands Penn Station; discover data from a new report quantifying New York City’s energy regulation progress; and see projects and products from our annual kitchen and bath section.

Check back throughout the month for additional content!

School Annex and Housing by Lederer Ragnarsdóttir Oei Architects

Cologne, Germany

Suzanne Stephens

February 1, 2021

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Lederer Ragnarsdóttir Oei Architects designed a choir school’s multipurpose annex in Cologne.

MEET Digital Culture Center by CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati and Italo Rota

Milan

Clifford A. Pearson

February 1, 2021

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Carlo Ratti and Italo Rota merge the physical with the digital for a cultural hub in an urban palazzo.

Ca'n Terra by Ensamble Studio

Menorca, Spain

Tim Abrahams

January 29, 2021

One Comment

Ensamble Studio carves out a retreat they call Ca’n Terra in a former quarry on the Spanish island of Menorca.

La Comédie Clermont-Ferrand by Souto Moura Arquitectos/ Bruhat et Bouchaudy

Clermont-Ferrand, France

Andrew Ayers

February 3, 2021

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Eduardo Souto de Moura and Bruhat et Bouchaudy expand a transit station to create a theater in France.

The Osler Bluff Ski Club by Williamson Williamson

Town of the Blue Mountains, Ontario

Beth Broome

February 3, 2021

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With their refined makeover of a dowdy ski club in Ontario, Williamson Williamson gives generations of members something to celebrate.

Schauspielhaus Renovation by Ingenhoven Architects

Düsseldorf, Germany

Joann Gonchar, FAIA

February 3, 2021

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Ingenhoven Architects revives Düsseldorf’s sinuous Schauspielhaus, a beloved postwar landmark.

Continuing Education: Green Building Certification

Joann Gonchar, FAIA

February 1, 2021

2 Comments

The Living Building Challenge, a stringent standard for regenerative design expands its reach and influence.

Verbier Chalet by Alessia Mainardi Interiors

Verbier, Switzerland

David Sokol

February 8, 2021

No Comments

A Swiss ski chalet's renovation features a rustic kitchen and refined bathrooms.

50 Greenpoint Avenue by STUDIOSC

Brooklyn, New York

Alex Klimoski

February 9, 2021

No Comments

Local architects create a minimal but warm kitchen for a young Brooklyn family.

Woodhouse by superkül

Singhampton, Ontario

Sheila Kim

February 10, 2021

No Comments

Toronto-based architects design a restauranteur's personal kitchen to be the heart of the home.

The Lunar Kitchen by Shape London

London

Rita Catinella Orrell

February 11, 2021

3 Comments

Integrated storage solutions maximize space in a residential London kitchen.

February Editor's Letter: The People’s House

The violent assault on the U.S. Capitol attacked the democratic symbolism that our most significant architecture conveys.

Cathleen McGuigan

January 14, 2021

One Comment

There are few great buildings in the world whose significance extends beyond the quality of architecture, history, or function. The U.S. Capitol reflects not only that trifecta of values but is the single most potent symbol of America’s republic.

Moynihan Train Hall Expands New York’s Penn Station

Clifford A. Pearson

January 15, 2021

5 Comments

After 28 years, SOM's renovation of the former James A. Farley Post Office Building opened on January 1.

Golden Valley Midcentury Modern House by Strand Design / Str8 Modern

Minneapolis

Jenna M. McKnight

February 6, 2021

6 Comments

Strand Design works with a builder to update a Midcentury house in Minneapolis.

White Upland by Wutopia Lab

Huzhou, China

Alex Klimoski

February 10, 2021

No Comments

Wutopia Lab enlivens a mundane shopping venue with a fanciful topography.

New York City Energy and Water Use Report

A Decade of Energy Regulation in NYC Pays Off in Data and Carbon

Bill Millard

January 29, 2021

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After 10 years, the Urban Green Council (UGC) has released a report quantifying the city’s progress.

Louis Kahn’s Dormitories at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad Saved by International Outcry

Cathleen McGuigan William J.R. Curtis

January 4, 2021

One Comment

IIMA has cancelled plans to demolish the 18 dormitories designed by Louis Kahn that are part of the historic campus he created.

UK Architects Face Uncertainty in EU Post-Brexit

Tim Abrahams

January 20, 2021

No Comments

The UK's departure from the European Union on January 1 cost British architects the blanket right to work across continental Europe.

Review of 'Architectural Styles' and 'The Elements of Modern Architecture'

By Margaret Fletcher and Robbie Polley; Antony Radford, Selen Morkoç, and Amit Srivastava

Josephine Minutillo

February 5, 2021

One Comment

Two new books serve as handy refreshers for understanding architectural styles and structures.

Review of 'Japanese Design Since 1945: A Complete Sourcebook'

By Naomi Pollock

Wendy Moonan

February 8, 2021

No Comments

The book gives a comprehensive history of postwar design in Japan.

Snapshot: Stadtcasino Renovation by Herzog & de Meuron

Basel, Switzerland

Kara Mavros

February 9, 2021

No Comments

A Basel-based firm completes a renovation and extension of a historic concert hall in the Swiss city.

New Roofing Products for Winter 2021

Sheila Kim

February 4, 2021

No Comments

Whether for safety or aesthetics, these products are all about raising the roof.

New Kitchen & Bath Products for Winter 2021

Sheila Kim

February 11, 2021

One Comment

This collection—from fixtures and finishes to the kitchen sink—demonstrates that the trials of 2020 haven’t hindered innovation.

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

Examine advanced fire detection strategies that support uptime and enhance safety in data centers and other mission-critical facilities.

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

Explore modern façade and glazing systems that enhance daylighting, fire safety, and thermal performance while expanding architectural design possibilities.

Our Publications

Architectural Record

2021 February

Building Type Study

School Annex and Housing by Lederer Ragnarsdóttir Oei Architects

MEET Digital Culture Center by CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati and Italo Rota

Ca'n Terra by Ensamble Studio

La Comédie Clermont-Ferrand by Souto Moura Arquitectos/ Bruhat et Bouchaudy

The Osler Bluff Ski Club by Williamson Williamson

Schauspielhaus Renovation by Ingenhoven Architects

Architectural Technology

Continuing Education: Green Building Certification

Projects & Special Sections

Verbier Chalet by Alessia Mainardi Interiors

50 Greenpoint Avenue by STUDIOSC

Woodhouse by superkül

The Lunar Kitchen by Shape London

Departments

February Editor's Letter: The People’s House

Moynihan Train Hall Expands New York’s Penn Station

Golden Valley Midcentury Modern House by Strand Design / Str8 Modern

White Upland by Wutopia Lab

A Decade of Energy Regulation in NYC Pays Off in Data and Carbon

Louis Kahn’s Dormitories at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad Saved by International Outcry

UK Architects Face Uncertainty in EU Post-Brexit

Review of 'Architectural Styles' and 'The Elements of Modern Architecture'

Review of 'Japanese Design Since 1945: A Complete Sourcebook'

Snapshot: Stadtcasino Renovation by Herzog & de Meuron

Products

New Roofing Products for Winter 2021

New Kitchen & Bath Products for Winter 2021

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