This Napa Valley House Blends Modern Design with Farmhouse Vernacular
Located on a 17-acre former vineyard, the project—designed by Field Architecture—combines steel, concrete, and glass with pitched roofs, overhangs, and other barn-like features.
Author: Bridget Newsham
A New Installation in Washington, D.C. Plays with Color, Perspective, and Geometry
Prismatic, designed by Brooklyn-based firm Hou de Sousa, uses hundreds of colorful cords to create a kaleidoscopic experience.
A New Course at Pratt Asked How Design Can Help Undocumented Immigrants
Taught by artist and architect Alex Schweder, the class saw students design objects for solving practical needs, providing emotional support, and changing the public perception of immigrants.
An Old Chicago Factory Loft Is Transformed Into a Homebody's Dream
Faced with a 2,250-square-foot space and 24-foot ceilings, Vladimir Radutny Architects deployed multiple strategies to make this former automobile factory homey.
Only If Architecture Deconstructs the Coffee Shop With This Minimalist Design
The newest location of café chain City of Saints in Bryant Park dons an all-green interior, industrial fixtures, and a sleek backroom.
New Thai Skyscraper Features Glass-Floored Observation Deck 985 Feet in the Air
The 77-story MahaNakhon tower in Bangkok, designed by Büro Ole Scheeren, is topped by an almost-850-square-foot glass platform.
In Tokyo, a Formidable Concrete Shell Protects an Intimate Family Dwelling
Japanese firm Suppose Design Office was tasked with creating a communal, yet private, house for a family of five on a compact site.
The Historic Times Square Theater Prepares for Its Second Act
Beyer Blinder Belle teams up with Stillman International Development to re-envision the Times Square Theater, the last in a series of historic renovations on the famed block.
Architecture Firm Ooze Harnesses Natural Systems to Solve Freshwater Crises
"We have moved away from the systems nature has provided to us, it's time we move back," says Ooze cofounder Eva Pfannes.
Fall Books Preview: 27 Top Picks from Metropolis Magazine
The leaves are turning and publishers are preparing a whole slate of new releases—from North Korean architecture to cutting-edge material experimentation, here are our favorites.
Zesty Chicken Purveyor Nando's Swaps Cheek for Chic in the U.S.
The international Portuguese-style chicken restaurant is continuing its U.S. expansion by merging bold flavors with bold design.
This Eccentric Alpine Getaway Is Equal Parts House and Work of Art
Swiss architect Davide Macullo teamed up with conceptual artist Daniel Buren to design this sculptural mountain retreat.
This Colorful Lake House Makes for a Whimsical Escape
Located two hours outside of Toronto, this residence designed by architects Coryn Kempster and Julia Jamrozik can fit up to 27 guests.
Q&A: Chris Reed on How Landscape Architecture Shapes Urban Life
The designer and educator discusses landscape's shifting role in cities
