Category: Facade Innovations

See New Jersey's Natalie Grabow, the first woman to finish Ironman Kona since the '80s Natalie Grabow of Mountain Lakes is the first woman in her 80s to complete the Ironman Kona World Championship. It seems like the Christmas decorations get put up earlier and earlier every year. Stores stock their shelves with glittery bows… Continue reading When is it too early to decorate for Christmas? Design experts tell us

The dynamic facade characterizes the Figueira Leopoldo Tower by Perkins&Will Perkins&Will developed Figueira Leopoldo for MPD Construtora and Helbor Empreendimentos in the district of Itaim Bibi Sao Paulo. The Reside The tower combines architectural clarity with a kinetically inspired facade System that creates a dialogue between art, movement and the urban environment. The project draws… Continue reading Kinetic panels run across the facade of the Perkins&Will residential tower

As a designer Susannah Holmberg approached it Juniper hills Inhabiting the home of a family of seven, she faced a challenge familiar to anyone working in regions of outstanding natural beauty – the looming temptation to create a themed environment. But as Holmberg explains, “We tend to believe that Southwestern design has become a watered-down… Continue reading Susannah Holmberg reimagines desert life at Moab Residence

As you walk through campus, you may have noticed the mix of different architectural styles, with a strong tendency toward brick brutalism (nicknamed “Brickalism”), which became commonplace in the 1960s; a typical look for a chemical or engineering building. But you've probably wondered why the Fine Arts building doesn't look so “artsy”? From the outside… Continue reading Fine art gets a facelift

While we enjoyed searching the internet for the best reclining sections, interior designer Betsy Helmuth highly recommends trying them out in person if possible. “Even if you can return it, it’s bulky and super inconvenient,” says Helmuth, referring to those who simply buy the sofa online without ever testing it. It's even better if you… Continue reading 8 Best Recliners According to Reviews

✕ The Dynafit headquarters – designed by 2014 Design Vanguard Barozzi Veiga and based in Kiefersfelden, Germany – was named “Building of the Year” by the RECORD editorial team. The shape of the office building, consisting of two interlocking triangular wedges, is reminiscent of the valleys and peaks of the surrounding Alps along the German-Austrian… Continue reading Winner of the Architectural Record Awards 2025: Dynafit Headquarters

San Diego is synonymous with sandy beaches, great year-round weather and great Mexican food. But for the regional studio of national multidisciplinary firm SmithGroup, its popular location offers much more. When developing ideas for the downtown offices of a global technology company, the project team drew on the fabric of the city to develop two… Continue reading SmithGroup's colorful San Diego office connects with nature

Enlarge photo Shinsegae Group's fashion platform W Concept announced on the 4th that it will participate in the “2025 New York Hallyu Expo” hosted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and organized by the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA). [Courtesy of W concept] Shinsegae Group's fashion platform W Concept announced on the 4th… Continue reading Shinsegae Group's fashion platform W Concept announced on the 4th that it will participate in the “2nd.”

Storage is the key to a successful kitchen. The right furniture not only keeps things tidy but can also improve the overall aesthetics of the room and give it a sense of elegance and style. Sometimes knowing what trends dominate this part of the kitchen can be helpful in creating elevated storage space that will… Continue reading Kitchen cabinet trends that will be big in 2026

SINGAPORE – For nearly two decades, an iconic building at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has delighted visitors with its green, pitched roofs and efficient design, earning the university an award for environmental awareness. However, shortly after the School of Art, Design and Media (ADM) building was completed, feathered visitors began dropping dead in the curved… Continue reading 'Invisible yet deadly': A student-led movement to repair NTU's award-winning bird killing building