architecture in the US (656 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.
fifteen hudson yards: liz diller discusses tower's design as luxury amenity spaces are unveiled
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designboom was among the first to experience the project's interior, where we spoke with diller about how her firm approached the design of a new york skyscraper.
designboom was among the first to experience the project's interior, where we spoke with diller about how her firm approached the design of a new york skyscraper.
calatrava, SOM, and foster unveil competing proposals for chicago airport expansion
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scheduled to open in 2028, the $8.5 billion project is to be the largest and most expensive terminal expansion in o'hare's entire 74-year history.
scheduled to open in 2028, the $8.5 billion project is to be the largest and most expensive terminal expansion in o'hare's entire 74-year history.
longest tree canopy walk in the US opens at michigan's dow gardens
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designed by metcalfe, a philadelphia-based firm, the scheme comprises a network of bridges, paths, and tree canopy walkways.
designed by metcalfe, a philadelphia-based firm, the scheme comprises a network of bridges, paths, and tree canopy walkways.
feldman architects' twin peaks residence is sited in the woodlands of northern california
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feldman architects transforms a dim, disorienting space near san francisco's mount sutro open reserve into a light-filled home.
feldman architects transforms a dim, disorienting space near san francisco's mount sutro open reserve into a light-filled home.
renzo piano completes 'transparent' office building in des moines with extra-long overhangs
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the scheme has been designed to foster a dialogue between the building and the city, with the concept of transparency evident throughout.
the scheme has been designed to foster a dialogue between the building and the city, with the concept of transparency evident throughout.
boston's residential skyscraper boom reaches new heights
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the city has historically been resistant to change, but has recently seen a new crop of developments transform its skyline.
the city has historically been resistant to change, but has recently seen a new crop of developments transform its skyline.
the shed's building gets a new name, as opening date announced for NYC arts center
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designed by diller scofidio + renfro and rockwell group, the structure can physically transform to support a wide range of events and programming.
designed by diller scofidio + renfro and rockwell group, the structure can physically transform to support a wide range of events and programming.
100 east 53rd street: foster + partners' slender new york skyscraper nears completion
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the building's lobby and amenities are now complete, and residents have already begun to move in.
the building's lobby and amenities are now complete, and residents have already begun to move in.
studio gang completes 'solar carving' glass curtain wall for new york office building
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the project, currently under construction adjacent to the high line, is characterized by its gem-like façade.
the project, currently under construction adjacent to the high line, is characterized by its gem-like façade.
eight frank lloyd wright buildings nominated to UNESCO world heritage list
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spanning 50 years of wright's career, the projects include instantly recognizable structures such as fallingwater and new york's guggenheim museum.
spanning 50 years of wright's career, the projects include instantly recognizable structures such as fallingwater and new york's guggenheim museum.
frank gehry designs LA youth orchestra facility as a 'world-class instrument'
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the architect developed his design alongside music and artistic director gustavo dudamel, creating a light-filled, flexible facility for rehearsals, classes, and performances.
the architect developed his design alongside music and artistic director gustavo dudamel, creating a light-filled, flexible facility for rehearsals, classes, and performances.
rainbow bridge by SPF:architects references long beach's breaking waves
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the bridge's steel framing is complemented by a dynamic LED lighting system.
the bridge's steel framing is complemented by a dynamic LED lighting system.
tippet rise art center to break ground on francis kéré-designed pavilion
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located close to the art center's central campus, the design is inspired by the traditional togunas of the dogon culture of mali.
located close to the art center's central campus, the design is inspired by the traditional togunas of the dogon culture of mali.
google unveils masterplan for village-like campus in mountain view, california
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the scheme intends to create a site made for people, not cars, by providing numerous foot and cycle paths.
the scheme intends to create a site made for people, not cars, by providing numerous foot and cycle paths.
gwenael nicolas captures versace's complexity and diversity in new miami store
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the store proposes a journey to discover — or rediscover — the icons of the brand from a different perspective.
the store proposes a journey to discover — or rediscover — the icons of the brand from a different perspective.
'the plinth' will be the high line's new destination for public art
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simone leigh's 'brick house' will be unveiled at the opening of the spur in 2019 and will remain on view through september 2020.
simone leigh's 'brick house' will be unveiled at the opening of the spur in 2019 and will remain on view through september 2020.
snøhetta revises renovation plans for philip johnson's landmark office tower in new york
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in july 2018 the building was designated an individual landmark, meaning that new plans needed to be drawn up.
in july 2018 the building was designated an individual landmark, meaning that new plans needed to be drawn up.
snøhetta and harvard CGBC unveil HouseZero, an energy-positive prototype for ultra-efficiency
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HouseZero uses nearly zero energy for heating and cooling, zero electric lighting during the day, it operates 100% on natural ventilation and produces zero carbon emissions.
HouseZero uses nearly zero energy for heating and cooling, zero electric lighting during the day, it operates 100% on natural ventilation and produces zero carbon emissions.
snøhetta's far rockaway library in new york will feature translucent glass façades
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the new building will replace the existing facilities, which date back to 1962, doubling the amount of available space.
the new building will replace the existing facilities, which date back to 1962, doubling the amount of available space.
wonderwall completes latest 'INTERSECT by LEXUS' hub in new york's meatpacking district
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the venue includes a restaurant, café, cocktail bar & lounge, and public & private gallery spaces.
the venue includes a restaurant, café, cocktail bar & lounge, and public & private gallery spaces.
pierre koenig's case study house 21 in los angeles on sale for $3.6m
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also dubbed the bailey house, this modernist masterpiece was part of the case study house program.
also dubbed the bailey house, this modernist masterpiece was part of the case study house program.
studio 512 clads the angled walls of this texas guesthouse in reclaimed cedar shakes
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its irregular shape adds extra volume to the interior.
its irregular shape adds extra volume to the interior.
kentucky owl park by shigeru ban will be a 420-acre site dedicated to whiskey
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plans for the destination include rickhouses for aging, a bottling center, a distillery, and its own railway station.
plans for the destination include rickhouses for aging, a bottling center, a distillery, and its own railway station.
the met taps kulapat yantrasast to completely renovate one of its major galleries
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the $70 million project is set to get underway in late 2020, and aims to complete in 2023.
the $70 million project is set to get underway in late 2020, and aims to complete in 2023.
MVRDV's first project in the US is a vibrantly colored mixed-use building in new york
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the colors have been chosen to reflect the character of the existing neighborhood, while setting a direction for the area's future development.
the colors have been chosen to reflect the character of the existing neighborhood, while setting a direction for the area's future development.
in hawaii, studio gang draws up plans for a tower shaped like a sugar cane plant
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comprising approximately 565 residences, 'kō'ula' will offer a range of living spaces – from studios to three-bedroom residences.
comprising approximately 565 residences, 'kō'ula' will offer a range of living spaces – from studios to three-bedroom residences.
fifteen hudson yards will include the highest outdoor residential space in new york city
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designed by diller scofidio + renfro in collaboration with rockwell group, the tower is currently under construction on manhattan's west side.
designed by diller scofidio + renfro in collaboration with rockwell group, the tower is currently under construction on manhattan's west side.
colorado firefighter assembles nine shipping containers into a family home in denver
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the massive 3,840 square foot (356.75 m²) home could’ve been easily designed by any architect.
the massive 3,840 square foot (356.75 m²) home could’ve been easily designed by any architect.
