Architecture

The world's 25 most beautiful houses of worship

by Megan Barber@megcbarber Dec 22, 2016, 10:37am EST

The architecture of houses of worship varies according to time and place, ranging from hilltop chapels built in the 10th century to geometric modernist designs of glass and steel.

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From Curbed Philly

Philly’s best new architecture and urban design wins of 2016

by Melissa Romero Dec 22, 2016, 9:00am EST

Take a trip through the year in architecture—reveals, makeovers, and conversions—in Philadelphia.

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Longform

What we can learn from Italy’s radical design movement

by Sarah Hucal Dec 21, 2016, 10:00am EST

Fifty years ago, a ferociously anti-design, anti-dolce vita force came into being in the halls of the architecture department of the University of Florence.

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From Curbed NY

NYC’s best new architecture of 2016, from Governors Island to the Oculus

by Amy Plitt@CurbedNY Dec 20, 2016, 2:04pm EST

From epic public works to affordable developments in the outer boroughs, 2016 was a banner year for New York City architecture. Here’s the best of the best, as chosen by Curbed editors.

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Architecture

Clever reno of 107-square-foot office makes ample room for work and play

by Barbara Eldredge@barbaraeldredge Dec 20, 2016, 10:10am EST

When Hanoi, Vietnam-based SMA Architecture Studio set out to transform a dark and narrow two-story alley home into bright, open workspace, the main constraint was clear: a distinct lack of room to work with.

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London’s Instagram-famous ‘Yardhouse’ is being sold

by Barbara Eldredge@barbaraeldredge Dec 20, 2016, 9:37am EST

Designed by the Turner Prize-winning architecture collective Assemble, this modern, modular structure has served as the group’s studio since 2014. Its dreamy pastel cladding has also been featured in many an Instagram photo.

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Architecture

10 of this year’s wildest roofs

by Jenny Xie@canonind Dec 19, 2016, 6:23pm EST

Just as a bold hairdo can dramatically shape a person’s look, a daring roof atop a building also makes a heck of a statement. Here’s a global tour of our favorites from the year.

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The UK’s best house of the year is a funhouse full of tricks

by Lauren Ro@blauring Dec 19, 2016, 4:22pm EST

Built as the architect’s personal residence in Edinburgh, the playful, truly whimsical home, with its eclectic facade and unique profile, is also modular and adaptive to different seasons of the year.

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1930s Bauhaus apartment gets gorgeous renovation in Tel Aviv

by Lauren Ro@blauring Dec 19, 2016, 1:25pm EST

This gorgeous apartment renovation in Tel Aviv highlights the Israeli city’s major collection of Bauhaus and International Style architecture, the largest in the world.

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The European Union just got a massive new office

by Lauren Ro@blauring Dec 16, 2016, 5:14pm EST

The addition’s facade is made up of a "patchwork" of 3,750 recycled window frames salvaged from renovation or demolition sites all over Europe and rather resembles a network of scaffolding.

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6 buildings nicknamed Death Stars

by Alissa Walker Dec 16, 2016, 4:30pm EST

You don’t need to travel to a galaxy far, far away to see architecture’s dark side. Here are six Emperor-approved buildings near you.

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The design fair at the end of the world

by Ian Volner Dec 16, 2016, 4:07pm EST

The 2016 edition of Art Basel Miami Beach, often a testing ground for the next art and design trends in popular culture, braces for the new normal.

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A Hobbit-style apartment building rises in Japan

by Jenny Xie@canonind Dec 16, 2016, 3:16pm EST

If hobbit homes were conceived as apartment complexes, they’d look like this new project completed in Takamatsu, Japan by architect Keita Nagata. Take a closer look.

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Famous cave paintings get Snøhetta-designed visitor center

by Lauren Ro@blauring Dec 16, 2016, 1:28pm EST

Lascaux 4, as it’s called, is part of the Pariétal Montignac-Lascaux International Center of Art in the Dordogne region and recreates, in part, the ancient Paleolithic cave paintings of large animals that are thought to be over 17,000 years old.

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Architecture

7 architecture 'experiences' to give to your loved ones

by Jenny Xie@canonind Dec 16, 2016, 12:00pm EST

Seeing, feeling, and doing something in person is invaluable, especially when it comes to all things architecture and design. Here now, a few ideas to get your creative gift-giving juices flowing.

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Gorgeous 1800s mansion becomes sleek offices, apartments in Mexico City

by Asad Syrkett@AsadSyrkett Dec 16, 2016, 10:30am EST

Masterminded by local firm AT103, the run-down historic home—formerly a private home for a single family—today accommodates two restaurants, offices, and upper-floor apartments.

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From Curbed NY

Pier 26’s eco-friendly transformation flaunted in new renderings

by Tanay Warerkar Dec 16, 2016, 9:37am EST

The Hudson River Park Trust (HRPT), which oversees the management of the pier, presented the plans to public this week at a community board meeting.

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Architecture

Brawny concrete home surprises with bright, warm interiors

by Barbara Eldredge@barbaraeldredge Dec 16, 2016, 9:30am EST

When conceiving a hillside home for a small artist community east of Seoul, South Korea, local firm BCHO incorporated an understanding of "Ki"—the flow of life energy in and around all living things.

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Restored 1700s farmhouse in the Scottish highlands gets sleek addition

by Asad Syrkett@AsadSyrkett Dec 15, 2016, 5:30pm EST

The formerly run-down granite cottage has a spiffy new gabled extension clad in larch wood and corrugated metal, courtesy of London firm Moxon Architects.

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Rare midcentury villa facing wrecking ball in Iran

by Asad Syrkett@AsadSyrkett Dec 15, 2016, 2:15pm EST

You can draw a stylistic line from Gio Ponti’s 1960s Villa Namazee, which faces a threat of demolition in Tehran, to the iconoclastic forms of architect Zaha Hadid and others.

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15 glorious photos of historic department stores

by Lauren Ro@blauring Dec 15, 2016, 1:53pm EST

Here’s a look at some of the world’s most iconic department stores, from Detroit to Paris to Moscow.

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Tokyo’s controversial Olympic stadium breaks ground, will finish five months late

by Barbara Eldredge@barbaraeldredge Dec 15, 2016, 9:30am EST

After reneging on a design by the late Zaha Hadid, Tokyo has finally broken ground on a Kengo Kuma proposal. If finished on its current schedule, the wood-latticed building would be completed in November 2019.

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Stunning modern house in Brazil's rain forest has cozy sunken living room, green roof

by Lauren Ro@blauring Dec 14, 2016, 5:05pm EST

What brilliant person would have ever thought to place a conversation pit in a house set in the jungle? That would be the folks at Studio MK27, the São Paulo-based firm led by Marcio Kogan.

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Meet Albert Ledner, midcentury mastermind and Frank Lloyd Wright acolyte

by Matt A.V. Chaban Dec 14, 2016, 2:45pm EST

An upcoming film—and the timeless eclecticism of Ledner’s work—is fueling renewed interest in the architect’s work around the country.

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Critical Eye

Year in review 2016: making architecture great again

by Alexandra Lange and Mark Lamster Dec 14, 2016, 12:00pm EST

For the seventh consecutive year, Curbed’s own Alexandra Lange and the critic Mark Lamster of the Dallas Morning News cover the ups and downs, triumphs, and tragedies of the year in design.

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Newport NIMBYs clutch their pearls over new mansion

by Barbara Eldredge@barbaraeldredge Dec 13, 2016, 10:30am EST

Known for its resplendent collection of Gilded Age seaside mansions and elegant Victorian villas, Newport, Rhode Island is nothing if not architecturally boastful—and locals want to keep it that way.

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Lavish treehouse-like home frames knockout natural views in Chile

by Asad Syrkett@AsadSyrkett Dec 12, 2016, 11:56am EST

The dream of living in a luxurious treehouse is alive and well at the enigmatic 2y House in Chile, where architect Sebastian Irarrazaval worked with clients who wanted to ensconce themselves in nature.

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These acclaimed renovated homes will sell as guaranteed affordable housing

by Barbara Eldredge@barbaraeldredge Dec 12, 2016, 10:30am EST

A trio of award-winning homes revamped by British design collective Assemble are about to hit the market—that is, with the stipulation that each structure can only be resold at a price below market value and affordable for a median-wage worker in...

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Architecture

Incredible gingerbread houses to inspire you this season

by Jenny Xie@canonind Dec 9, 2016, 5:07pm EST

The festivities are still ramping up, but there have already been several impressive showings, setting the bar high for the season. Take a closer look at a hyper-detailed gingerbread historic manor, gingerbread wizarding world, and more.

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6 converted firehouses for sale right now

by Megan Barber@megcbarber Dec 8, 2016, 4:27pm EST

If you’re sick of bungalows or ranch-style homes, think outside the box and consider a different architectural style for your next home purchase: the converted firehouse.

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From Curbed NY

Foster + Partners will design 985-foot Hudson Yards skyscraper

by Tanay Warerkar Dec 8, 2016, 10:09am EST

The 58-story building will take up an entire city block and so far investment management firm BlackRock has signed on to lease 850,000 square feet at the building spread out over 15 floors.

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From Curbed Philly

Inside the FMC Tower in University City, in photos

by Melissa Romero Dec 8, 2016, 10:00am EST

The 49-story tower by Pelli Clarke Pelli is nearly finished. Take a peek inside the finished AKA extended-stay residences and the impressive lobbies.

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