architecture in the US (839 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.
one thousand museum, zaha hadid's miami skyscraper, fully unveiled in new images
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the project takes its name from its location opposite 'museum park', and offers views across biscayne bay towards miami beach.
the project takes its name from its location opposite 'museum park', and offers views across biscayne bay towards miami beach.
the red barn by roger ferris + partners reinterprets traditional new england architecture
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in contrast to the traditionalism of the surrounding estate, the building houses its functions in minimalist, graphic efficiency.
in contrast to the traditionalism of the surrounding estate, the building houses its functions in minimalist, graphic efficiency.
norman foster, not bjarke ingels, is reworking plans for 2 world trade center
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14 years after foster was originally unveiled as the skyscraper's architect, it now seems that he is now working to revamp his original design.
14 years after foster was originally unveiled as the skyscraper's architect, it now seems that he is now working to revamp his original design.
inaba williams + kyle may create a pared-back interior for brooklyn office
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characterized by white-washed walls and minimal decoration, the design focuses on revealing the basic architectural elements of the space.
characterized by white-washed walls and minimal decoration, the design focuses on revealing the basic architectural elements of the space.
seattle's asian art museum readies for reopening after renovation and expansion
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now enhanced with a design by LMN architects, the building reopens as 'a modern museum within an historic icon'.
now enhanced with a design by LMN architects, the building reopens as 'a modern museum within an historic icon'.
snøhetta's design for 550 madison garden gets official approval from new york authorities
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the design re-envisions the building's privately-owned public space (POPS) as a generously expanded, densely vegetated garden.
the design re-envisions the building's privately-owned public space (POPS) as a generously expanded, densely vegetated garden.
santiago calatrava's greek orthodox church to restart construction at world trade center site
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the design, modeled after the hagia sophia and the church of the holy savior in istanbul, was unveiled in 2013.
the design, modeled after the hagia sophia and the church of the holy savior in istanbul, was unveiled in 2013.
bjarke ingels group and WXY unveil plans to pedestrianize downtown brooklyn
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largely focused on the pedestrian experience, the vision has been described as a 'playful environment' where users can congregate and enjoy being outdoors.
largely focused on the pedestrian experience, the vision has been described as a 'playful environment' where users can congregate and enjoy being outdoors.
rowland + broughton adds a modern residence to the colorado mountains
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set along a ridgeline with stunning views, ridge house, designed by rowland + broughton is a thoughtful blending of old and new.
set along a ridgeline with stunning views, ridge house, designed by rowland + broughton is a thoughtful blending of old and new.
bates masi + architects breaks apart and elevates long island house to embrace flooding
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the residence is designed to celebrate the periodically rising water levels of the area.
the residence is designed to celebrate the periodically rising water levels of the area.
geoship's bioceramic domes for the homeless are designed to last for 500 years
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the structures are affordable, energy efficient, and fire and disaster resilient.
the structures are affordable, energy efficient, and fire and disaster resilient.
studio gang explores solar carving with residential tower in chicago
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named 'solstice on the park' the building is shaped to maximize sunlight in winter and minimize solar gain in summer.
named 'solstice on the park' the building is shaped to maximize sunlight in winter and minimize solar gain in summer.
DBA's bridge house stretches 60 meters over a natural stream in los angeles
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clad in muted cedar, plaster, glass, and steel, the dwelling exists in perfect harmony with its lush surroundings.
clad in muted cedar, plaster, glass, and steel, the dwelling exists in perfect harmony with its lush surroundings.
wolfgang tschapeller renovates cornell university library with suspended book stacks
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the renovated library comprises four levels of massed stacks with books suspended as a centerpiece.
the renovated library comprises four levels of massed stacks with books suspended as a centerpiece.
bjarke ingels group + field operations draw up river street masterplan for NYC waterfront
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the mixed-use scheme comprises a pair of residential towers anchored by a park that includes a beach and in-water infrastructure designed to increase resilience.
the mixed-use scheme comprises a pair of residential towers anchored by a park that includes a beach and in-water infrastructure designed to increase resilience.
john lautner's iconic 1961 wolff residence in los angeles is for sale
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the midcentury masterpiece is known as one of the architect's personal 'favorite five'.
the midcentury masterpiece is known as one of the architect's personal 'favorite five'.
álvaro siza's new york tower tops out at 611 west 56th street
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contrasting the city's glass skyscrapers, siza's monolithic scheme culminates in a four-story crown conceived as a 'stone monument'.
contrasting the city's glass skyscrapers, siza's monolithic scheme culminates in a four-story crown conceived as a 'stone monument'.
balbek bureau transforms old church in san francisco into 906 world cultural center
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the church's assembly hall has been repurposed into a multi-functional space.
the church's assembly hall has been repurposed into a multi-functional space.
isay weinfeld completes 'jardim', a residential enclave at the heart of new york city
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the project, which takes the name of the portuguese word for garden, appropriately features a private plant-filled park framed by the development's two 11-story towers.
the project, which takes the name of the portuguese word for garden, appropriately features a private plant-filled park framed by the development's two 11-story towers.
heatherwick studio reveals lobby design for 'lantern house' residences in new york
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the freestanding glass pavilion connects the development's two buildings, which are located on both sides of the high line.
the freestanding glass pavilion connects the development's two buildings, which are located on both sides of the high line.
lissoni casal ribeiro envisions an open-air library in new york's central park
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in a world where the culture of reading is disappearing, the project intends to break with the formality of a conventional library.
in a world where the culture of reading is disappearing, the project intends to break with the formality of a conventional library.
renzo piano completes '565 broome soho', his first residential building in new york city
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the pair of conjoined glass structures offer encompassing views of the hudson river, one world trade center, and beyond.
the pair of conjoined glass structures offer encompassing views of the hudson river, one world trade center, and beyond.
paul rudolph's iconic modernist 'walker guest house' to be auctioned at sotheby's
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the iconic work and its original furnishings are estimated to sell for $700,000 -- $1 million.
the iconic work and its original furnishings are estimated to sell for $700,000 -- $1 million.
olson kundig reveals recompose facility in seattle for composting human bodies
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the new facility will offer a service called 'natural organic reduction' which gently converts human remains into soil over a period of 30 days.
the new facility will offer a service called 'natural organic reduction' which gently converts human remains into soil over a period of 30 days.
curtain wall of studio gang's twisting tower completes in san francisco
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the building is defined by its distinctive bay windows, which twist up the façade of the high-rise to offer sweeping views.
the building is defined by its distinctive bay windows, which twist up the façade of the high-rise to offer sweeping views.
selgascano's design for second home hollywood sees 60 oval-shaped offices set in nature
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the project is described by its architect as 'a collection of several recipes and ingredients of a california cocktail'.
the project is described by its architect as 'a collection of several recipes and ingredients of a california cocktail'.
OMA's greenpoint landing towers break ground on the brooklyn waterfront
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like two dancers, the two structures simultaneously lean into and away from one another.
like two dancers, the two structures simultaneously lean into and away from one another.
marc thorpe designs an introspective exercise in transcendentalism with 'the edifice'
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heavily influenced by the writings of emerson and thoreau, the edifice stands as an example of an introverted architecture.
heavily influenced by the writings of emerson and thoreau, the edifice stands as an example of an introverted architecture.
