Architectural Record

Johnsen Schmaling Architects Integrates Spoonbill Ranch into a Pristine Landscape

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:55 -0400

On 8,000 acres in North Dakota, a minimalist ranch house is semi-embedded in the rolling hills.

A Sunny Setting and New Programming Elevate AIA26 in San Diego

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:42:58 -0400

It was largely business as usual—plus cool ocean breezes—at the annual Conference on Architecture & Design.

RECORD Talks with 2027 AIA President-Elect/2028 President Joyce Owens

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:42:32 -0400

The Florida-based architect discusses her decision to run and urgent issues facing the profession.

How Architects Can Design More Continuous Cold Storage Envelopes

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:30:00 -0400

For architects and specifiers, the next generation of cold storage design requires a continuous approach to the control layers that manage heat, air, vapor, and moisture, because even small envelope failures can drive refrigeration energy waste, condensation risk, operational disruption, and inventory loss.

Design Vanguard 2026: Neiheiser Argyros

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:40 -0400

Neiheiser Argyros artfully balances the formal and the informal.

The CookFox-designed Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music Opens in New Jersey

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The museum and archives, clad in weathered steel, is located on Monmouth University’s campus in New Jersey.

California Architect Lorcan O’Herlihy Has Died, Age 66

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:31:56 -0400

The Irish-born architect led his namesake firm for 32 years after working with Kevin Roche, I.M. Pei, and Steven Holl.

Surfing with Sert: the Fundació Joan Miró at 50

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:52 -0400

The Barcelona museum’s outgoing director Marko Daniel discusses the close relationship between architect and artist, the challenges of upgrading the landmark building, and the delicate question of daylight.

Design Vanguard 2026: Balsa Crosetto Piazzi

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The trio behind Balsa Crosetto Piazzi connects with Argentina’s rural traditions.

WoodWorks Announces Recipients of 2026 Wood in Architecture Award

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:46:03 -0400

More than half of this year’s awardees, including buildings by Lake Flato, Gensler, and HDR, have been published in RECORD.

Dates & Events: June 2026

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:12:57 -0400

This month’s lineup features a major Frank Gehry retrospective and an architectural exhibition celebrating the 80th anniversary of modern-day Italy.

Design Vanguard 2026: Brent Buck Architects

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:23 -0400

Brooklyn’s Brent Buck crafts moments of surprise with impeccable detail.

AIA Announces 2026 COTE Top Ten Awardees

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:30:34 -0400

Familiar names like Mithun, Lake Flato, and The Miller Hull Partnership are behind projects recognized for demonstrating sustainable design excellence.

Design Vanguard 2026: Studio Heech

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:56 -0400

The founder of Studio Heech designs with time and process top of mind.

The Winners of the AIA’s 2026 Architecture Award Range from Collegiate Rowing Hubs to Housing for the Homeless

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:30:01 -0400

Also announced is the Twenty-Five Year Award, which goes to SmithGroup’s Philip Merrill Environmental Center in Maryland.

Top 300 Architecture Firms of 2026

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:00:22 -0400

For the seventh consecutive year, Gensler and Perkins&Will maintain the top two spots in our annual ranking of the Top 300 U.S. architecture firms by revenue.

DESIGN:ED Podcast: Ben van Berkel and Frans van Vuure

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:06 -0400

Ben van Berkel and Frans van Vuure of Dutch firm UNS discuss the just-completed renovation of the Jewish Museum of New York and the opening of the studio's first U.S. office in Austin.

AIA St. Louis Announces 2026 Winners of National Photography Competition

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:10:51 -0400

On display at AIA26 in San Diego, the winning photographs by architectural practitioners and students showcase the role of photography in interpreting the built environment.

Design Vanguard 2026: ONO

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:00:02 -0400

San Francisco–based ONO slows things down and embraces the analog.

The Architect’s Guide to San Diego

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:32:10 -0400

Coinciding with the 2026 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design, RECORD turns to local practitioners to share their recommended must-visit destinations in San Diego.

Design Vanguard 2026: Supervoid

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:33 -0400

Roman office Supervoid pairs disparate materials to create high contrast.

Don’t Let the Mesa Laboratory Die

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:32 -0400

I.M. Pei’s imperiled research center in Colorado is a shared legacy for both scientists and architects, and it’s worth defending.

Design Vanguard 2026: Mariam Issoufou Architects

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Mariam Issoufou aggregates simple geometries to make design accessible.

RECORD Recommends 14 Recent Monographs

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This summer selection includes new titles surveying the work of Kengo Kuma, Francis Kéré, Will Bruder, MASS, and others.

Safdie Architects Returns to the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art for Major Expansion

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:04:36 -0400

Opening this weekend is a host of new exhibition and education spaces that double the footprint of Alice Walton’s Bentonville, Arkansas, museum.

Design Vanguard 2026: Santiago Valdivieso

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:15:12 -0400

In Chile, Santiago Valdivieso tinkers with form, technique, and landscape.

Professors’ Peril: The Hybrid Teaching-Practice Model

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:48:14 -0400

The future of higher education looks ominous for the long-standing model of combining practice and teaching.

Design Vanguard 2026: Forma

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:38:41 -0400

From Los Angeles and Philadelphia, Forma draws “homes” and “commons.”

Design Vanguard 2026 Winners

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:38:00 -0400

This year’s honorees of our annual showcase of emerging talent hail from the U.S., Chile, Niger, Italy, and beyond.

Lanza Atelier’s Curving Brick 2026 Serpentine Pavilion Opens in London

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:43:02 -0400

Marking the annual commission’s 25th anniversary is special programming dedicated to inaugural pavilion designer Zaha Hadid.