architecture in the US (797 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.
olson kundig redesigns seattle's space needle with all glass interiors
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the project aims to preserve the landmark's legacy by creating a new visitor experience for the next 50 years.
the project aims to preserve the landmark's legacy by creating a new visitor experience for the next 50 years.
MVRDV unveils mission rock building design referencing san francisco's rocky hills
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inspired by californian rock formations, and the narrow valleys that form in between them, building A features a canyon-like feeling that opens up to the tower’s western façade.
inspired by californian rock formations, and the narrow valleys that form in between them, building A features a canyon-like feeling that opens up to the tower’s western façade.
LMN architects utilizes weathered steel trusses to build pedestrian bridge in washington
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built around a sloped pathway, the 282-foot-long (86 meter) intervention will connect the lower downtown area with the elevated hillside.
built around a sloped pathway, the 282-foot-long (86 meter) intervention will connect the lower downtown area with the elevated hillside.
vibrant new face of RISD by WORKac expresses orange detailing and perforated materials
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the contemporary new structure inserts itself into the open section of the building and offers a newly activated streetscape.
the contemporary new structure inserts itself into the open section of the building and offers a newly activated streetscape.
MoMA completes its diller scofidio + renfro-designed expansion in new york
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launched in 2014, the first phase of renovations was completed in 2017 with the overhauled campus opening to the public on october 21, 2019.
launched in 2014, the first phase of renovations was completed in 2017 with the overhauled campus opening to the public on october 21, 2019.
designboom scales the morgan library's scaffolded façade during monumental restoration
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an up-close look at the restoration of the building's historic exterior – see our exclusive video tour.
an up-close look at the restoration of the building's historic exterior – see our exclusive video tour.
heatherwick studio's 'lantern house' will comprise 181 luxury new york residences
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the project's two towers, one 10-stories and the other 21-stories, are connected by a sculptural glass lobby beneath the high line.
the project's two towers, one 10-stories and the other 21-stories, are connected by a sculptural glass lobby beneath the high line.
david chipperfield architects to build rolex USA headquarters in new york
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the first renderings of the project illustrate five vertically stacked volumes that have been offset to create outdoor terraces and roof gardens.
the first renderings of the project illustrate five vertically stacked volumes that have been offset to create outdoor terraces and roof gardens.
an obsolete radiator repair shop has become the minimalist 'magnet' restaurant in detroit
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the eatery includes 14-foot-high exposed ceilings and a 32-foot-long rectangular sunken bar at the center of the dining room, bringing bartenders and guests to eye level.
the eatery includes 14-foot-high exposed ceilings and a 32-foot-long rectangular sunken bar at the center of the dining room, bringing bartenders and guests to eye level.
cocoon cottage in the hamptons filters sun through colored skylights
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the house has been designed by nina edwards anker, an architect, professor, and writer, who uses the residence as her summer retreat.
the house has been designed by nina edwards anker, an architect, professor, and writer, who uses the residence as her summer retreat.
pulse nightclub memorial shortlist includes DS+R, MVRDV, and libeskind
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the six teams were asked to integrate all or part of the florida nightclub building into their overall design concept.
the six teams were asked to integrate all or part of the florida nightclub building into their overall design concept.
frank lloyd wright's circular sun house in arizona is going up for auction
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the circular sun house captures the ever-changing patterns of light and shadow as the sun travels across the canyon.
the circular sun house captures the ever-changing patterns of light and shadow as the sun travels across the canyon.
a minimalist composition of volumes echoes the desert landscape of marfa
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charlap hyman & herrero programs the speculative project as a retreat for a young collector outside the isolated, art-centered community.
charlap hyman & herrero programs the speculative project as a retreat for a young collector outside the isolated, art-centered community.
open house new york weekend: 10 'unlocked' sites not to miss
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on october 18-20, more than 300 historic and contemporary sites across NYC will open their doors to the public.
on october 18-20, more than 300 historic and contemporary sites across NYC will open their doors to the public.
waechter architecture tops residential block in oregon with sculptural origami roof
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the folded roofscape connects the offset façades of each unit.
the folded roofscape connects the offset façades of each unit.
steven holl architects completes hunters point library on the queens waterfront
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the independent structure occupies a minimal footprint to offer views of the surrounding park on which it sits, as well as across the east river towards manhattan.
the independent structure occupies a minimal footprint to offer views of the surrounding park on which it sits, as well as across the east river towards manhattan.
sou fujimoto plans co-living development for brooklyn's bed-stuy neighborhood
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the brick façade is punctuated by a series of glass-enclosed areas designed to fill the interiors with light, while revealing glimpses of the interior spaces.
the brick façade is punctuated by a series of glass-enclosed areas designed to fill the interiors with light, while revealing glimpses of the interior spaces.
morphosis' mixed-use development on the sunset strip gathers pace
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the design comprises a white 15-storey hotel that appears to clamp onto the scheme's more rationally proportioned residential tower.
the design comprises a white 15-storey hotel that appears to clamp onto the scheme's more rationally proportioned residential tower.
FAR adds artist's studio clad in translucent folding façade to los angeles house
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the existing 1930s house has been extended with a studio and a spacious deck.
the existing 1930s house has been extended with a studio and a spacious deck.
archtober, NYC's architecture and design month, returns for 2019
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this year's installment of the festival includes events ranging from daily building tours and lectures by design experts, to architecture-themed competitions and parties.
this year's installment of the festival includes events ranging from daily building tours and lectures by design experts, to architecture-themed competitions and parties.
SOM's stereoform slab pavilion explores the potential of digital fabrication
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the structure is a to-scale prototype of a future building system made using advanced robotic fabrication techniques.
the structure is a to-scale prototype of a future building system made using advanced robotic fabrication techniques.
now open: frank gehry presents philadelphia museum of art's north entrance
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frank gehry and his team present the latest milestone of the philadelphia museum of art's master plan and renovation.
frank gehry and his team present the latest milestone of the philadelphia museum of art's master plan and renovation.
snøhetta completes the charles library at temple university in philadelphia
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encompassing a total of 220,000-square-feet, the charles library sumptuously stands facing the public, with generous plazas that slope up to its entrances.
encompassing a total of 220,000-square-feet, the charles library sumptuously stands facing the public, with generous plazas that slope up to its entrances.
bjarke ingels group is designing a 'vertical village for film' in NYC
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the strategic mix of interconnected spaces comprises a range of stages, production-support areas, open and private offices, and lounges.
the strategic mix of interconnected spaces comprises a range of stages, production-support areas, open and private offices, and lounges.
apple's famous new york 'cube' re-opens on fifth avenue
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the landmark store has been completely re-designed in collaboration with foster + partners.
the landmark store has been completely re-designed in collaboration with foster + partners.
roberto burle marx celebrated in new york botanical garden exhibition
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the exhibit includes a series of gardens designed by raymond jungles, as well as a curated gallery of burle marx's paintings, drawings, and textiles.
the exhibit includes a series of gardens designed by raymond jungles, as well as a curated gallery of burle marx's paintings, drawings, and textiles.
roof canopy of BIG + heatherwick's google HQ campus revealed in new aerial pictures
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as shown in the pictures, google's HQ has been topped with a tent-like roof canopy that is able to regulate indoor climate, air quality, and sound.
as shown in the pictures, google's HQ has been topped with a tent-like roof canopy that is able to regulate indoor climate, air quality, and sound.
steven holl's expansion of the kennedy center for the performing arts opens in washington
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the new addition is designed to preserve the silhouette of the existing building.
the new addition is designed to preserve the silhouette of the existing building.
