WTARCH's Elysian Fields Project Embraces L.A.'s Eclecticism
The structure features four completely different frontages that together channel the exuberant urban cacophony that Angelenos love and others don’t always understand.
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Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects Designs a Resilient Beachfront House in Malibu
Dubbed House Noir, the house balances the desire for beachfront living with the modern realities of higher seas and bigger waves.
In Philadelphia, a Small Living Prototype Aims to Go Where Other Developers Won't
Designed by Interface Studio Architects and developed by Callahan Ward Companies, the "Tiny Tower" is a 12-foot-wide test-case for small sites that many might consider unusable.
Sunlight and Landscape Views Shape Studio Gang's Latest Chicago Tower
Solstice on the Park, a rental apartment tower in the city's Hyde Park neighborhood, is within spitting distance of Lake Michigan and Frederick Law Olmsted’s Jackson Park.
In Brooklyn, One Blue Slip Brings High-End Residential Development and New Public Spaces
The 30-story tower and its surroundings include design from Handel Architects, Gachot Studios, and James Corner Field Operations.
Bohlin Cywinski Jackson's Soma Towers Add to Greater Seattle's Skyline
The two-tower scheme, located in Bellevue, Washington, seeks to draw locals in with a public podium and a spectrum of amenities.
Honolulu's New Anaha Residential Tower Makes a Splash in Hawaii
The 38-story LEED Silver–certified building, designed by a team led by SCB, is as generous to the pedestrian as it is to the penthouse owner.
A Closer Look at David Adjaye’s First Skyscraper, Now Rising in Lower Manhattan
For 130 William Street, located in New York's Financial District, Adjaye drew from the neighborhood's historic fabric, while looking to the future of high rise living.
A ’90s-Era Mexico City Residence is Reimagined as a Stunning Retreat
Designed by Mexican architects Ezequiel Farca and Cristina Grappin, the Magnolia House accommodates—and anticipates—changing family lifestyles.
This Reconfigurable Tower in Beirut Allows Its Inhabitants to Slide Its Walls Outside
The transformable Modulofts tower, designed by local firm FSA, morphs to accommodate changing lifestyles and provides new perspectives on a changing Beirut.
At Venice Biennale, Odile Decq Reveals Design for Her First Tower
Odile Decq does not shy away from a challenge. The French architect, educator, and feminist is as recognizable for her signature, punk-rock coif as much as she is for her convention-defying…
Using the Wind, This Home Tells Its Residents When It’s Time to Surf
Bates Masi + Architects designed this modern house in Amagansett, New York for a family of water sports enthusiasts.
Architect Michael Chen Combines Neo-Grec and High-Tech in this Manhattan Townhouse
With his polymorphous design for a narrow 19th Century residence, the architect tackles issues of material experimentation, ecology, and urban density.
Chicago's Aurélien Residential Tower Brings Luxury Down to Earth
Aurélien, a new residential high-rise in Chicago’s upscale Gold Coast neighborhood, balances drama with practical amenities in a park-like setting.
Clad in Weathering Steel, This Oakland Hills Remodel Packs Sustainable Features
Designed by Faulkner Architects, the 3,000-square-foot residence strives to visually (and ecologically) defer to its wooded surroundings.
CookFox Converts a Storage Facility into a Lush, Luxurious Apartment Complex
For 150 Charles Street, CookFox Architects paid special attention to the outdoor areas and the West Village neighborhood beyond.
Anne Fougeron Transforms an 'Unlivable' Victorian House into a Colorful Contemporary Residence
Located on a narrow lot in San Francisco's Noe Valley, the design breathed new life into a historically-protected 1920’s house.
Take a 360 Video Tour of Zaha Hadid's 520 West 28th Street in New York
Clad in patinated stainless steel that references the adjacent High Line, the residential complex features 40 units that bear a light touch of ZHA's signature flowing forms.
Bates Masi Drew Inspiration From a World War II Lookout For This Long Island House
The firm used a nearby historical landmark as a blueprint for the 2,300-square-foot residence.
A Devastated Tree Species Finds a Second Life in This Michigan Lake House
Architecture firm Desai Chia, working with local Michigan practice Environmental Architects, used Ash trees killed by an invasive species for this dwelling perched 100 feet above Lake Michigan.
