https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/1813 en-us A garden in Canada inspired by Islamic traditions fosters civility and understanding.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14192 Thu, 01 Aug 2019 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14192-aga-khan-garden-by-nelson-byrd-woltz-landscape-architects A central axis connects a canopied terrace, quadripartite court, and—behind the viewer—a reconstructed wetland. Photo © Jeff Wallace Illuminated niches backlight cascading water. Photo © Jeff Wallace Visitors navigate the descent from the talar to the chahar bagh. Photo © Stephanie Braconnier The formality of sunken flower beds contrasts with the natural forest beyond. Photo © Jeff Wallace A trickling fountain animates a woodland walk. Photo © Jeff Wallace An amphitheater behind the talar accommodates lectures, performances, and breaks for lunch. Photo © Jeff Wallace A granite reflecting pool is a mirror for the aspen parkland forest. Photo © Jeff Wallace Orange tensile structures bring life to the talar at night. Photo © Jeff Wallace Image courtesy Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects goncharj@bnpmedia.com (Joann Gonchar, FAIA) An inventive structure on a challenging urban site in Canada aims to connect one side of the city to the other.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13811 Thu, 03 Jan 2019 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13811-central-library-by-sn%C3%B8hetta-and-dialog The library, which reads as a glass building even though only 40 percent of its skin is glazing, takes its formal cues from the train tracks it is built over. Photo © Michael Grimm The arched entry plaza was inspired by a regional weather phenomenon. Photo © Michael Grimm A skylit atrium serves as the main interior orientation feature. Photo © Michael Grimm A stepped seating area overlooks the children’s library, allowing parents to supervise their kids. Photo © Michael Grimm The top floor contains two very different kinds of library spaces—a formal reading room, tucked into the western wing, and a more relaxed “living room” (above) at the northern prow. Photo © Michael Grimm The top floor contains two very different kinds of library spaces—a formal reading room (above), tucked into the western wing, and a more relaxed “living room” at the northern prow. Photo © Michael Grimm The reading room is visible across the atrium through the room’s wood-slat screens. Photo © Michael Grimm Image courtesy Snøhetta Image courtesy Snøhetta Image courtesy Snøhetta Image courtesy Snøhetta Image courtesy Snøhetta Image courtesy Snøhetta Image courtesy Snøhetta goncharj@bnpmedia.com (Joann Gonchar, FAIA) http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13747 Thu, 01 Nov 2018 09:14:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13747-calgarys-new-central-library-by-sn%C3%B8hetta-and-dialog-opens An eye-shaped skylight on the roof of the Calgary New Central Library illuminates an atrium that runs the full height of the interior. Photo © Architectural Record Western Hemlock is used extensively on balustrades and other elements. The blond wood gives the interiors a Scandinavian feel. Photo © Architectural Record The building is entered through an arched opening. The Chinook—a cloud formation particular to the region—was the inspiration for the shape of the portal. Photo © Architectural Record The library is built over a light-rail line with the arc of the plan following the curve of the tracks. Photo © Architectural Record The hexagonal shape of the facade panels is also found on the interior, including the bathroom wall tiles. Photo © Architectural Record Library staff members wear vests emblazoned with the facade motif. Photo © Architectural Record In Tennessee, firms Looney Ricks Kiss and DIALOG joined forces to turn an old warehouse into a brand new mixed-use development.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13255 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13255-former-memphis-distribution-center-gets-platinum-makeover A former Sears distribution center, the Memphis Crosstown Concourse by LRK with DIALOG, is a community-focused, mixed-use development—the world’s largest LEED Platinum historic-rehabilitation project. Photo © Aerial Innovations of TN & KY A former Sears distribution center, the Memphis Crosstown Concourse by LRK with DIALOG, is a community-focused, mixed-use development—the world’s largest LEED Platinum historic-rehabilitation project. Photo © Nicholas McGinn southlands-residence-dialog.asp Fri, 16 May 2014 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/8472-southlands-residence Southlands Residence Southlands ResidenceDIALOGVancouverPhoto © Kristopher Grunert Southlands Residence Southlands ResidenceDIALOGVancouverPhoto © Kristopher Grunert Southlands Residence Southlands ResidenceDIALOGVancouverPhoto © Kristopher Grunert Southlands Residence Southlands ResidenceDIALOGVancouverPhoto © Kristopher Grunert Southlands Residence Southlands ResidenceDIALOGVancouverPhoto © Kristopher Grunert Southlands Residence Southlands ResidenceDIALOGVancouverPhoto © Kristopher Grunert Southlands Residence Southlands ResidenceDIALOGVancouverPhoto © Kristopher Grunert Southlands Residence Southlands ResidenceDIALOGVancouverImage courtesy DIALOG Southlands Residence Southlands ResidenceDIALOGVancouverImage courtesy DIALOG Southlands Residence Southlands ResidenceDIALOGVancouverImage courtesy DIALOG Southlands Residence Southlands ResidenceDIALOGVancouverImage courtesy DIALOG Southlands Residence Southlands ResidenceDIALOGVancouverImage courtesy DIALOG