The September issue of Architectural Record investigates what it means to reimagine the city. In a special section, hear from scholars, architects, and critics about the ways in which we can revitalize the urban realm after a racial and social reckoning of the inequities of cities and 18 months of pandemic, including a continuing education section about converting offices to housing. For this month’s building type study, read about five multifamily housing projects in the U.S. and Europe which are designed to respect the neighborhood context. Also learn about new hardware, windows & door products for fall 2021—all in this issue, and more!
Our annual review of Multifamily Housing explores projects in the U.S. and Europe, across markets, from high-end condos to public apartment buildings that address the lack of adequate housing while incorporating exemplary design.
The MacArthur Foundation has given $100 million to Community Solutions to reduce homelessness. Its leader, Rosanne Haggerty, tells RECORD about the plan.
The final project by the late artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude will open in Paris on September 18, with the wrapping of one of the city’s greatest monuments.