I had the great pleasure of collaborating with Parts+Labor--although the project never got built. I still follow them and love their work. Their attention to detail and curated interior design is quite good.
Yes, I was trying to think of them, but couldn't remember the name.
caramelhighrise
Dec 23, 20 3:53 pm
Any firm that doesn't use gabled roofs in "unique" applications with "impressive" materials. That's definitely not a tired, cliche formula for small scale award entries... In all seriousness I'd second Olson Kundig, but maybe I'm biased since that's the realistic option of my two dream firms.
randomised
Dec 21, 20 6:00 pm
Current favourite is a small firm, underrated in my opinion, Bureau LADA: https://ladahrsak.com/
Overrated:
b3tadine[sutures]
Dec 22, 20 9:13 am
Love the work, and the website is fun too.
Wood Guy
Dec 22, 20 8:47 am
I don't get too excited about famous architects, but a few residential architects I admire:
Rural Urban Framework. Duo working working mostly with charities to build in rural villages in China. They build infinitely more interesting work than anything else coming out of the region.
Very nice! My friend Bob (BlueTimeCollaborative) coined the term, "carpenter modern" to describe his style, and I have adopted it as my favorite as well. I'd say this fits that description.
I sent Design, Bitches a resume, but never heard back from them...sigh.
natematt
Dec 24, 20 4:30 am
Not sure if that's a thumbs up or thumbs down. Sorry though. They seem like the kind of place that might be hard to cold apply to.
atelier nobody
Dec 28, 20 5:04 am
They were one of the few firms I ever applied to that I would have been really excited to work for, and said so in my cover letter, so I was a little sad that I wasn't what they were looking for at the time, but I don't hold it against them (much). If, for some odd reason, they were to dig up my resume from 10 years ago and approach me now, I don't think they could afford me, so it's water under the bridge.
kenchiku
Dec 25, 20 8:10 pm
Lake|Flato does absolutely gorgeous stuff.
qn h
Dec 25, 20 11:30 pm
yes! I love their works
natematt
Dec 26, 20 11:48 am
Agreed
randomised
Dec 26, 20 10:27 am
De Vylder Vinck Taillieu Architecten from Belgium are/were also a solid favourite (although just found out they split up in jo taillieu architecten and architecten jan de vylder inge vinck)
randomised
Dec 26, 20 2:41 pm
More amazing architecture from Belgium: 51n4e B-ILD Dogma
ovalle
Dec 26, 20 1:10 pm
Solid work coming out of these smaller/ish practices lately:
Who are some of your favorite contemporary architects and why?
Who is over/underrated?
Any small companies doing notable work that many of us might not be aware of?
I recently came across these guys http://grahambabaarchitects.co...
I really like their work
Overrated - Aravena, and this guy https://archinect.com/news/art...
Wow. Those GBA guys are great--really solid work.
https://archinect.com/features/article/150170947/pursuing-authenticity-and-place-with-graham-baba
https://archinect.com/grahamba...
I had the great pleasure of collaborating with Parts+Labor--although the project never got built. I still follow them and love their work. Their attention to detail and curated interior design is quite good.
That FLLW window is beautiful.
One of my favorites is BCJ. www.bcj.com
If you plan on applying for a job with them: https://archinect.com/features/article/150008948/how-to-get-a-job-at-bohlin-cywinski-jackson-architects-of-the-iconic-apple-store
Often overlooked but Aranda\Lasch is one of my favorites. http://arandalasch.com/work/fe...
https://archinect.com/features/article/141844613/procedural-geometry-an-interview-with-aranda-lasch
Foster, Ando, Architektura AB Objekt, Saucier and Perotte..........
I'm rather fond of a lot of Olson Kundig's work.
https://archinect.com/features/article/141017276/emotional-tactility-tom-kundig-s-latest-works
https://archinect.com/news/art...
Yes, I was trying to think of them, but couldn't remember the name.
Any firm that doesn't use gabled roofs in "unique" applications with "impressive" materials. That's definitely not a tired, cliche formula for small scale award entries... In all seriousness I'd second Olson Kundig, but maybe I'm biased since that's the realistic option of my two dream firms.
Current favourite is a small firm, underrated in my opinion, Bureau LADA: https://ladahrsak.com/
Overrated:
Love the work, and the website is fun too.
I don't get too excited about famous architects, but a few residential architects I admire:
https://www.bluetimecollaborat... (has become a personal friend, mentor and collaborator)
https://omargandhi.com/
https://www.atmospheredesignbu...
https://hutkerarchitects.com/
Rural Urban Framework. Duo working working mostly with charities to build in rural villages in China. They build infinitely more interesting work than anything else coming out of the region.
Wood Guy,
check this out...
http://www.ab-objekt.si/hisa-m...
That firm does some of the nicest houses in Europe, in my opinion.
http://www.ab-objekt.si/projek...
Agree about Omar Ghandi.
Very nice! My friend Bob (BlueTimeCollaborative) coined the term, "carpenter modern" to describe his style, and I have adopted it as my favorite as well. I'd say this fits that description.
Here's one I only heard of today: Heinz Bienefeld. Wow!
Old Forgotten Houses ofhouses.com is such an awesome blog, can scroll it all day!
A few of the ones I would have said were already stated above… A few that I don’t think anyone mentioned.
Tham & Videgard: https://www.thamvidegard.se/
naturehumaine: https://naturehumaine.com/
Space Encounters: http://space-encounters.eu/
Design, Bitches: https://designbitches.com/
Just to name a few....
I sent Design, Bitches a resume, but never heard back from them...sigh.
Not sure if that's a thumbs up or thumbs down. Sorry though. They seem like the kind of place that might be hard to cold apply to.
They were one of the few firms I ever applied to that I would have been really excited to work for, and said so in my cover letter, so I was a little sad that I wasn't what they were looking for at the time, but I don't hold it against them (much). If, for some odd reason, they were to dig up my resume from 10 years ago and approach me now, I don't think they could afford me, so it's water under the bridge.
Lake|Flato does absolutely gorgeous stuff.
yes! I love their works
Agreed
De Vylder Vinck Taillieu Architecten from Belgium are/were also a solid favourite (although just found out they split up in jo taillieu architecten and architecten jan de vylder inge vinck)
More amazing architecture from Belgium:
51n4e
B-ILD
Dogma
Solid work coming out of these smaller/ish practices lately:
Angela Deuber: https://angeladeuber.com/
Office KGDVS: http://officekgdvs.com/
Bruther: http://bruther.biz/
Ten: https://ten.studio/
Go Hasegawa: http://ghaa.co.jp/
Davidson Rafailidis: https://www.davidsonrafailidis...
Forstberg Ling: https://www.forstbergling.com/
Just to name a few and in no particular order:
Wespi de Mueron Romeo
Studio Rick Joy
Case Design (India)
Tham & Videgård
6a architects
Francesca Torzo Architetto
Macias Peredo