With only 29 days of his White House mandate remaining, President Trump revisited a topic that had previously stoked sharp criticism from the architecture community and signed an executive order today that makes classical architecture the preferred style for federal buildings. The order opens with... View full entry
they believe that most major architecture in certain styles. was, at least, heavily influence by Tarter culture, or, more often, built by Tartars (often in, like, America) and that the records of this have been erased...anyway go check out r/tartaria, r/tartarianarchitecture and r/culturallayer, it is a TRIP. i have only scratched the surface here — Ben aka @cinemashoebox
A deep dive on Twitter into some particularly bizarre architectural content. View full entry
The month of April transitioned us to embrace virtual meetings, events, and remote learning. One silver lining this month was witnessing architects and students mobilize to help offset PPE supplies. Understanding ways to navigate through the pandemic from an academic and professional... View full entry
London-based architecture studio Whitaker Studio designs a three-bedroom, three-bath single-family residence near California's Joshua Tree National Park. While soothing desert views are always a plus, what makes this particular home so appealing is its looks and configuration. The project idea was... View full entry
In case you haven't checked out Archinect's Pinterest boards in a while, we have compiled ten recently pinned images from outstanding projects on various Archinect Firm and People profiles. Today's top images (in no particular order) are from the board Bathroom Spaces. Tip: use the handy FOLLOW... View full entry
Archinect's editorial and news in February was dominated by the attempt, and subsequent rebuke, of an authoritarian power grab through architectural design, the continued plea against the sudden closure of Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin school, and the impending advent of a global pandemic. The... View full entry
In alignment with Project Homekey, LA County's efforts to provide temporary housing pushes forward as the city uses over $68M in grant funding plus $37M in local matching funds to purchase hotels located in the Los Angeles area. In October, the city had acquired ten hotels located in the West... View full entry
With the holidays upon us and last-minute gift-giving slowly creeping, shopping for that architect, student, or design professional in your life can be tricky. However, the team at Archinect has you covered. This year our editors put together a list of curated must-have items from businesses... View full entry
This year the Graham Foundation has announced 36 international organizations as recipients of this year's grants. According to the foundation, selected projects were chosen thanks to their ability to "respond to today's challenges, foster new connections across disciplines, and expand the field of... View full entry
In case you haven't checked out Archinect's Pinterest boards in a while, we have compiled ten recently pinned images from outstanding projects on various Archinect Firm and People profiles. Today's top images (in no particular order) are from the board Eating & Drinking Spaces. Tip: use the handy... View full entry
In the mountains of Ecuador's Cymbayá valley stands Jean Nouvel's latest residential project, Aquarela. In collaboration with local architecture developer Uribe Schwarzkopf, a new complex will transform the area into nine residential spaces. Initial construction began in... View full entry
The announcement of the Pantone Color of the Year seems to cause the media to stir every year. While everyone jumps on the hype showcasing how "excited" they are, how do color trends impact architects? Don't get me wrong; I love seeing the use of color in projects. The study of color theory... View full entry
Inspired by some recent events, Margie Lavender reflected on the Progress and Equality of Women in Architecture. spiketwig commented "This really reflects my experience as well - for the most part I do not experience overt discrimination, but there have been the occasional incidents I've written... View full entry
Dedicated professionals and leaders within the industry have been hard at work, pushing to raise awareness for underrepresented architects while making progressive changes within the industry. Pascale Sablan is no exception. As a senior associate for the New York-based firm S9 Architecture, her... View full entry
Earlier this month, the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge was closed due to weather. However, a video posted to Twitter of the bridge undergoing heavy winds went viral due to the sights and sounds recorded. Bridges are built to pass strict safety and construction standards and be capable of withstanding... View full entry
