Chybik + Kristof's Design for Lahofer Winery Celebrates Winemaking in Concrete
Though thoroughly modern in form, Lahofer Winery in Dobšice, Czech Republic, takes cues from the vineyards of old.
Architecture
In Uncertain Times, Spiegel Aihara Workshop is Just the Shape-Shifting Studio we Need
In addition to running their San Francisco-based practice, Megumi Aihara and Dan Spiegel are both professors of architecture at universities in California.
Inside an Airy Texas Home Addition That is Just as Sculptural as the Artwork Inside
A.GRUPPO Architects delivered the ultimate workshop and gallery space for two retired Texas State professors.
Commentary: What “Back to School” Should Mean in America
MASS Design Group's founding principal and chief design officer Alan Ricks, says that before the pandemic, the sad state of public school buildings made them unhealthy and unjust. Let's use this moment to invest in fixing them.
Bridging Spatial and Budgetary Limitations, a New House in Portugal Celebrates the Fragmentary
Local studio Fala Atelier developed a highly logical and legible design for the house, despite its ample "kinks, diagonals, and curves."
The LADG’s Highland Park Ranch-House Redux
A series of structures built around a midcentury home in Los Angeles offers a contemporary update on classic California living.
With Hotel-Like Amenities, the New Stanford Hospital Streamlines Patient Experience
Rafael Viñoly Architects in collaboration with Perkins Eastman built a hotel-like environment for patients and families, featuring four acres of gardens with outdoor lounge areas on the roof.
How Atelier Office Is Upending the Architectural Paradigm
Amina Blacksher and V. Mitch McEwen’s new venture points to a fresh model of design practice.
A Steel Exoskeleton Distinguishes a Suburban London House in a Sea of Tudor Revivals
London architects Surman Weston employs a mash-up style and unexpected materials for a cheeky take on a vernacular building type.
Design of One Canadian Community College Addresses Its Cultural Mission
Perkins and Will incorporates graphics and symbols into a new campus hub to reflect the heritage of indigenous students and staff.
Bennington College's Renovated Commons Was Designed with Porosity in Mind
Christoff:Finio Architecture's update of the landmark building added a student center that is more in line with a new era of learning.
A New Book Highlights Tom Kundig’s Nature-Driven Process Through Recent Projects
Tom Kundig: Working Title explores the role of nature in the residential work of the Olson Kundig principal.
A Budget-Conscious Modern Home Rises Above the Trees in Central Austin
Webber + Studio brought an innovative approach, modern vernacular, and bevy of unexpected materials to a challenging build.
Karen Braitmayer, Founder of Studio Pacifica, Weighs in on Accessible Design
As the ADA turns 30, the Seattle architect reflects on inclusivity and how we can make strides to truly design for all.
A New Magazine Celebrates Socially Just, People-Driven Design
The biannual publication Deem showcases contributions by people of color in the design and maker space.
Views Both Big and Small Draw Nature into a British Columbia Island Home
At Bowen Island House, architects omb allowed majestic views to speak for themselves while also framing specific details of the lush landscape.
From a Complicated Present, Urban Reuse Parks Look to the Future
Metropolis catches up with the High Line Network, a consortium of North American reuse projects that has been sharing notes and best practices through the pandemic.
How A+I Is Reinventing Legacy Real Estate
The firm has earned a special reputation for a community- and amenities-forward approach to the workplace, breathing new life into buildings across the U.S.
A Pyramidal University Campus Towers over a Japanese City
With numerous functional and visual connections to the surrounding city of Ibaraki, Otemon Gakuin University's newest building is inviting despite its sleekness.
With Interactive Concepts and Unfussy Materials, Hou de Sousa Knows "What the Public Wants"
New York designers Nancy Hou and Josh de Sousa create public art installations driven by practicability, adaptability, and a keen awareness of what delights.
