ODA's Newest Project Maximizes Residents' Views of a Baseball Stadium
Overlooking Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., West Half makes the most of a constrained site with balconies, cantilevers, and outdoor amenities.
Author: J. Michael Welton
Inside Victor Body-Lawson’s Mission to Humanize Public Housing
Combining experience at Davis Brody Bond and his own paintings from his studio, the New York architect aims to enhance the lives of residents.
New Exhibition Explores Thomas Jefferson's Democratic Architecture—and the Slaves Who Built It
In "Palladian Models, Democratic Principles, and the Conflict of Ideals," the uplifting content of early American civic buildings is offset by the reality of enslaved labor.
With Its Deep Wraparound Porches and Resilient Design, This South Carolina Senior Housing Project Aims for Comfort and Safety
The Charleston project—designed by David Baker Architects—is clad with aluminum-and-ipe screens and lime-washed brick. The latter is a favorite throughout historic parts of the city.
GAME CHANGERS: Architect Zena Howard Is Using Design as Urban Healing
The head of Perkins+Will’s cultural practice in North Carolina, Howard is bringing change to historically African-American neighborhoods from Miami to Vancouver and Los Angeles.
North Carolina Design: Anchored by Deep Roots, the State's Furniture Industry Is Evolving
Three furniture manufacturers from the Tar Heel State discuss how their companies have adapted to a shifting market.
