architecture in the US (607 articles)
architecture in the US surveys the contemporary condition of the country’s built environment, showcasing a range of innovative projects from skyscrapers, museums, bridges, and residences, and highlighting the diverse materials and unconventional forms employed in their construction.
new york's 'central park tower' will be the tallest residential building in the world
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with a total height of 1,550 feet (472 meters), the project has been described by its developers as the 'definitive new york skyscraper'.
with a total height of 1,550 feet (472 meters), the project has been described by its developers as the 'definitive new york skyscraper'.
pygmalion karatzas photographs grimshaw and arup's fulton center transit hub in new york
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the design features a conical dome at its center that redirects ample natural light into the underground transit hub.
the design features a conical dome at its center that redirects ample natural light into the underground transit hub.
new images showcase luxurious living spaces at ritz-carlton residences, miami beach
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the two-to-five-bedroom homes range in size from 2,000 to over 10,000 square feet, and range in price from $2 million to over $40 million USD.
the two-to-five-bedroom homes range in size from 2,000 to over 10,000 square feet, and range in price from $2 million to over $40 million USD.
OMA completes first phase of 'park grove' development in miami
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the complex boasts a host of amenities, including a rooftop pool deck, an outdoor amphitheater, and a 28-seat private screening room.
the complex boasts a host of amenities, including a rooftop pool deck, an outdoor amphitheater, and a 28-seat private screening room.
tadao ando-designed 'wrightwood 659' art space set to open in chicago
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the new venue will be devoted to exhibitions on architecture and socially engaged art, with an inaugural show dedicated to ando and le corbusier.
the new venue will be devoted to exhibitions on architecture and socially engaged art, with an inaugural show dedicated to ando and le corbusier.
archtober: 10 NYC buildings to explore during the month-long festival
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as an official media partner, designboom teams up with archtober to preview some of the destinations that will open their doors to the public over the next month.
as an official media partner, designboom teams up with archtober to preview some of the destinations that will open their doors to the public over the next month.
manhattanville: everything you need to know about renzo piano's columbia campus
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with the unveiling of the forum at columbia's manhattanville campus in new york, designboom takes another look at each building within the rapidly expanding development.
with the unveiling of the forum at columbia's manhattanville campus in new york, designboom takes another look at each building within the rapidly expanding development.
glenstone museum previews its thomas phifer-designed expansion
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grouped around a lushly planted water court, the design comprises distinct spaces installed with artworks drawn exclusively from the institution's collection.
grouped around a lushly planted water court, the design comprises distinct spaces installed with artworks drawn exclusively from the institution's collection.
step inside the 1960s 'prairie house' in oklahoma collaged in swirling cedar shingles
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the vision of architect herb greene, the abode references everything from primordial creatures to protective shelters and futurist objects.
the vision of architect herb greene, the abode references everything from primordial creatures to protective shelters and futurist objects.
new film documents BIG's plans for two twisting towers in new york
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directed by lisa vreeland, the short movie features the creative minds behind the mixed-use development, which is currently under construction in west chelsea.
directed by lisa vreeland, the short movie features the creative minds behind the mixed-use development, which is currently under construction in west chelsea.
first look: SOM is building hudson yards' tallest residential tower in new york
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the soaring limestone and glass structure will contain 22,000 square feet of luxury amenities, including state-of-the-art health and fitness facilities.
the soaring limestone and glass structure will contain 22,000 square feet of luxury amenities, including state-of-the-art health and fitness facilities.
bjarke ingels designs 'conscious and entrepreneurial' school in new york
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the design comprises modular classrooms, treehouses, digital portals, and even a vertical farm designed to promote an inclusive and collaborative teaching environment.
the design comprises modular classrooms, treehouses, digital portals, and even a vertical farm designed to promote an inclusive and collaborative teaching environment.
zaha hadid's miami home just sold for $5.75 million
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the stunningly curvaceous southeast corner unit was refurbished by zaha hadid herself, who bought two separate units for $4 million and combined them.
the stunningly curvaceous southeast corner unit was refurbished by zaha hadid herself, who bought two separate units for $4 million and combined them.
frank lloyd wright's spiralling house - that cools itself by capturing the wind - is on the market for $12.9M
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the three-bedroom, four-bath house is an early example of wright’s late-career rounded style, and is now on sale for 12.9M.
the three-bedroom, four-bath house is an early example of wright’s late-career rounded style, and is now on sale for 12.9M.
facebook expands its campus with additional frank gehry-designed building
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constructed in less than 18 months, the office building is topped with a 3.6-acre roof garden that features over 200 trees and a half-mile meandering pathway.
constructed in less than 18 months, the office building is topped with a 3.6-acre roof garden that features over 200 trees and a half-mile meandering pathway.
studio gang shares construction update of new york high line project
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the form of the 10-floor office building is a response to the practice's research into tall buildings and incident angles of the sun's rays.
the form of the 10-floor office building is a response to the practice's research into tall buildings and incident angles of the sun's rays.
NIKE transforms 1885 church in chicago into basketball facility
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created in partnership with the local community, the program aims to inspire chicago’s youth.
created in partnership with the local community, the program aims to inspire chicago’s youth.
this net-zero cabin in american suburbs uses only reclaimed materials, by coates design architects
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situated in a master-planned resort community, the house blends sustainable modern architecture with reclaimed rustic materials.
situated in a master-planned resort community, the house blends sustainable modern architecture with reclaimed rustic materials.
BIG elevates residential blocks on stilts for planned miami development
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meanwhile, at ground level, a series of existing warehouses will be restored and re-programmed to create a vibrant destination.
meanwhile, at ground level, a series of existing warehouses will be restored and re-programmed to create a vibrant destination.
valerio olgiati creates a canopy of marble for céline flagship store in miami
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the scheme's façades, floors, walls, and ceilings are entirely made of marble, with the brazilian stone pinta verde lending the surfaces a calming blue-green coloration.
the scheme's façades, floors, walls, and ceilings are entirely made of marble, with the brazilian stone pinta verde lending the surfaces a calming blue-green coloration.
wendell burnette architects' arizona desert house expands between a plinth and a canopy
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the residence is designed as a 'long pavilion for living'.
the residence is designed as a 'long pavilion for living'.
ludwig favre captures california's most iconic mid-century architecture at dawn
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favre walked in a neighbourhood where the typical californian architecture of the 60s gives the houses a timeless and cinematic aspect.
favre walked in a neighbourhood where the typical californian architecture of the 60s gives the houses a timeless and cinematic aspect.
greyscale proposes a floating tower to replace the never built chicago spire
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the building implements a range of structural and organizational solutions that reference the nearby iconic skyscrapers.
the building implements a range of structural and organizational solutions that reference the nearby iconic skyscrapers.
abruzzo bodziak transforms new york's storefront gallery into a library for future books
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in order to convey a sense of public participation and dialogue, the gallery's rotating façade panels form bookshelves that extend into the sidewalk.
in order to convey a sense of public participation and dialogue, the gallery's rotating façade panels form bookshelves that extend into the sidewalk.
metabaukunst's reclusive getaway cabin in the US is clad with charred timber
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planned to provide a getaway for writers and artists, the cabin is clad with charred timber and can entirely open up to the hilly green landscape, while its interior is as white »
planned to provide a getaway for writers and artists, the cabin is clad with charred timber and can entirely open up to the hilly green landscape, while its interior is as white as an empty canvas.
30 hudson yards: new york neigborhood's tallest tower tops out
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the skyscraper, designed kohn pedersen fox, now stands at its total height of 1,296 feet (395 meters).
the skyscraper, designed kohn pedersen fox, now stands at its total height of 1,296 feet (395 meters).
crescent park along industrial waterfront celebrates new orleans history
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eskew+dumez+ripple crescent park is a balance of old and new - inscribed lines of the obsolete railroad tracks are the foundation of the pathways in the park.
eskew+dumez+ripple crescent park is a balance of old and new - inscribed lines of the obsolete railroad tracks are the foundation of the pathways in the park.
àut studio proposes a draping-like high rise building in new york city
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this project belongs to the ‘drapoghraphy’ research with which àut studio has also published the ‘the drape’ project.
this project belongs to the ‘drapoghraphy’ research with which àut studio has also published the ‘the drape’ project.
