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Architectural Record - December 2021

2021 December

In the December 2021 issue, Architectural Record explores new cultural projects and arts centers in locales from Rotterdam to Tehran. This month's Continuing Education investigates the role of artificial intelligence in transforming the design process and the built environment. Learn the latest update on COP26 Global Climate Change Conference and get to know founder of The First 500 and urban designer at SOM Tiara Hughes. Be sure to check out features on the Rooftop Farm at NYC's Javits Convention Center, Studio Gang's St. Regis Tower in Chicago, and Michael Maltzan's Malibu House. See who the 2021 winners of our annual Products of the Year competition are and don't forget to read through the editors' picks of books for your holiday gift list.

Check back throughout the month for additional content.

Kunsthaus Zürich

Cultural Buildings 2021

Joann Gonchar

Joann Gonchar, FAIA

December 1, 2021

These buildings for the arts thoughtfully consider their surroundings while advancing the missions of the institutions they house.

Mingei International Museum, by LUCE et Studio

San Diego

Fred A. Bernstein

December 1, 2021

In redesigning San Diego’s Mingei Museum, LUCE et Studio engages artists to further the institution’s mission.

The Argo Factory.

Argo Factory: Contemporary Art Museum & Cultural Centre by Ahmadreza Schricker Architecture - North

Tehran

Yasaman Esmaili

November 22, 2021

ASA North transforms an abandoned brewery into a hub for art and culture.

Chapel of Sound by OPEN Architecture

Hebei Province, China

November 18, 2021

OPEN Architecture's Chapel of Sound, a performance space in a valley outside Beijing near the Great Wall, takes its cues from the rugged terrain.

A First of its Kind Art Depot Opens in Rotterdam

November 4, 2021

Designed by MVRDV, the Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen makes its vast collection accessible to the public in a dynamic new space.

Kunsthaus Zurich.

David Chipperfield Architects Completes Extension to Kunsthaus in Zürich

Andrew Ayers

October 18, 2021

A new, elegant concrete volume by David Chipperfield Architects has opened across a public plaza from the existing Kunsthaus in Zürich, Switzerland.

M+.

M+ by Herzog & de Meuron

Hong Kong

Alexandra A. Seno

November 19, 2021

Herzog & de Meuron’s long-awaited M+ museum in Hong Kong is designed to embrace a wide range of art and global ambitions.

Wisteria.

Continuing Education: Artificial Intelligence

Cliff P

Clifford A. Pearson

December 1, 2021

Though still a nascent technology, AI promises to transform the design process and the built environment.

St. Regis Tower by Studio Gang

Chicago

James Gauer

December 9, 2021

With the St. Regis, a turquoise riverfront tower, Studio Gang adds another innovative form to the Chicago skyline.

Cathleen McGuigan

December 2021 Editor's Letter: Promise the World

Cathleen-McGuigan

Cathleen McGuigan

December 14, 2021

The road from the Glasgow climate confab is paved with good intentions but not enough action to halt global warming.

Demonstrators from around the globe filled Glasgow’s streets during COP26.

COP26: Too Little, Too Slow (Too Late?)

Katharine Logan

November 17, 2021

UN Climate Change Conference puts a spotlight on buildings.

Joseph Simonetta and Ethan Lu.

Architects and Interior Designers Battle Over Turf

Interior designers press to get right to stamp drawings, eliciting pushback from architects

Fred A. Bernstein

November 22, 2021

Should interior designers have the right to stamp non-structural drawings?

The Wall / El Muro family gathers at border with Tijuana, Baja California in November 2019

Contested Ground: The Wall/El Muro Exhibition Looks at the US/Mexico Border from Both Sides

November 16, 2021

A show at the National Building Museum offers multiple perspectives on what separates and connects two countries.

The Malibu House.

Malibu House in California by Michael Maltzan Architecture

Malibu, California

December 15, 2021

Michael Maltzan designs a sculptural house in Malibu to accommodate an art collection.

Rooftop Farm.

Rooftop Farm Soars Above the City

New York

December 15, 2021

A rooftop farm provides nourishment and a tranquil oasis above the Javits Convention Center.

Tiara Hughes

Interview with Tiara Hughes

The founder of First 500 and a senior urban designer at SOM talks about helping other Black women architects advance their careers

Jennifer Krichels

December 9, 2021

A pioneering Black woman architect is pushing to make it easier for others to follow their dreams.

Books for Your Holiday Gift List.

Books for Your Holiday Gift List

Beth Broome Eric Höweler, FAIA Linda C. Lentz

Josephine Minutillo

Josephine Minutillo

Suzanne-Stephens

Suzanne Stephens Anthony Vidler

December 16, 2021

Consider a book from our annual round-up for the architects on your gift list.

The Russian Pavilion at the Dubai Expo.

Snapshot: The Russian Pavilion by SPEECH Tchoban & Kuznetsov at Expo Dubai

Ilana Herzig.

December 16, 2021

Photographed by RECORD contributor Roland Halbe, Russia's vibrant "thread" wrapped domes at Dubai's World Expo spotlight global innovation and Russian creativity.

Ring Lights and Ribbon Bench.

Best Architectural Products of 2021

Rita Catinella Orrell

Sheila Kim.

Sheila Kim Linda C. Lentz Nigel Maynard Megan Mazzocco

December 1, 2021

An independent jury of architects and designers reviewed some 200 introductions for RECORD’s annual product competition and have selected these 58 as some of the best.

Best Lighting Products of 2021.

Best Lighting Products of 2021

Pendant | Recessed | Linear | Outdoor

December 1, 2021

Architectural Record presents the top indoor and outdoor lighting products of the year.

Best Building Envelope Products of 2021.

Best Building Envelopes of 2021

Facades | Cladding | Glazing

Rita Catinella Orrell

December 1, 2021

Architectural Record presents the top building skin and glazing systems of the year.

Best Building Systems & Flooring of 2021

HVAC | Safety Solutions | Resilient & Modular Floors

Rita Catinella Orrell

December 1, 2021

Architectural Record presents the top HVAC, safety solutions, and flooring of the year.

Best Ceilings and Walls of 2021.

Best Ceilings & Walls of 2021

Acoustics | Interior Cladding

Sheila Kim.

December 1, 2021

Architectural Record presents the top acoustic surfaces and interior cladding of the year.

Best Windows and Doors of 2021.

Best Windows & Doors of 2021

Hardware | Insulation | Glass

December 1, 2021

Architectural Record presents the top hardware and fenestration products of the year.

Best Furnishings of 2021.

Best Furnishings of 2021

Seating | Decorative Hardware

December 1, 2021

Architectural Record presents the top seating and decorative hardware of the year.

Best Kitchen and Bath Products of 2021.

Best Kitchen & Bath Products of 2021

Fixtures | Surfaces | Appliances

December 1, 2021

Architectural Record presents the top fixtures & fittings, surfaces, and appliances of the year.

Best Outdoor and Landscaping Products of 2021.

Best Outdoor & Landscaping Products of 2021

Site Furniture | Bollards

December 1, 2021

Architectural Record presents the top site furnishings of the year.

Best Textiles of 2021.

Best Textiles of 2021

Upholstery Fabrics | Rugs

Sheila Kim.

December 1, 2021

Architectural Record presents the top textiles of the year.

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