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University of Pennsylvania Vagelos Laboratory for Energy Science and Technology / Behnisch Architekten

Valeria Silva — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000

The Vagelos Laboratory for Energy Science and Technology (VLEST) is a newly completed research facility at the University of Pennsylvania, bringing together an interdisciplinary team of scientists, policymakers, and students committed to advancing sustainable energy research.

ClusterOne Residence / Studio MM Architect

Hadir Al Koshta — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Dubbed ClusterOne after the Pink Floyd song, this project embodies our clients' wish to have a celestial-inspired retreat that celebrates past and present accomplishments. Tucked away in a quiet, forested part of upstate New York, the home provides a haven for our clients to relax, spend time hosting family and friends, and enjoy the peace and quiet of their natural surroundings. The home is also designed for flexibility in renting out the home while our clients are away on international adventures.

Youngmeyer Field Station / Hutton

Pilar Caballero — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Tallgrass prairie once covered over 150 million acres of North America. Today, less than 4% of this unique ecosystem remains, with the majority being in the Kansas Flint Hills. The subsurface of the Flint Hills was formed over 250 million years ago and is composed primarily of distinct layers of limestone and shale. Shallow, rocky soils made the land mostly unsuitable for farming and challenging for development, effectively preserving the natural state of the tallgrass ecosystem, its unique wildlife, and its characteristic expansive, rolling views in perpetuity.

Penn State Behrend Federal House Renovation & Addition / GBBN

Andreas Luco — Sat, 25 Mar 2023 15:00:00 +0000

With a gentle touch, the newest addition to campus preserves the past and prepares for the future. The oldest brick structure in the area, the Federal House at Penn State Behrend is gracefully preserved and repurposed by an expansive addition. A light and spacious modern barn slips into the steeply graded site—linking to the restored Federal House by way of an elegant, glass bridge—to preserve and elevate the historically significant building.

Bully Hill House / Studio MM Architect

Valeria Silva — Sat, 26 Nov 2022 13:00:00 +0000

In North Branch, New York, an idyllic expanse of farmland proved to be an immediate fit for a couple as they looked to downsize and move into the next phase of their life. Intimately connected to the agrarian surroundings, the dwelling is a space to live simply while focusing on shared creative passions.

Cabins, Compounds & Country Homes: Residential Design in Upstate New York

Eric Baldwin — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 07:30:00 +0000

New York's residential design culture extends far beyond the Big Apple. The Hudson Valley is a region that stretches along the Hudson River from Westchester County to Albany. Known for its vineyards, orchards and farms, the river valley includes a series of small towns and remote homes. Today, these rural residences are being designed to explore the connections between people, nature and place.

150 North Third Street Residential Complex / JBAD

Bianca Valentina Roșescu — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000

As a prime example of a growing trend of urban infill and adaptive reuse projects, 150 North Third Street saves a 120-year-old warehouse structure and repurposes the building and surrounding parking lots as a mixed-use residential project. The historic, 5 story masonry and heavy timber structure was converted to apartments and expanded with a 5 story addition, configured in a “L”-shape, for a total of 79 apartments and 100,000 square feet. The addition and an amenity deck are raised above a concrete podium which provides limited on-grade parking for 27 cars. Retail space is located on the ground floor of the existing building and in a new 3,000 square foot, 1 story building on Third St.

Cincinnati Ballet: Margaret & Michael Valentine Center for Dance / GBBN

Andreas Luco — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 18:00:00 +0000

Drawn by the artistry, athleticism, and precision of ballet, students flock to the Cincinnati Ballet Academy. While their annual production of The Nutcracker has increased their renown, it’s programs like Ballet Moves that have deepened the organization’s impact on the community by providing inclusive opportunities for students with Down’s Syndrome to experience the joy of dance.

Terracotta Arts: Ceramic Cladding in Museums and Cultural Centers

Eric Baldwin — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Few materials are as timeless, durable and beautiful as terracotta. With a range of inherent properties, terracotta is being specified to redefine building envelopes. Used for its many colors and textures, as well as its flexibility, this ceramic can be constructed as cladding, rain screens and a variety of components. Dating back to the Babylonians, terracotta has been used throughout history, and it continues to be a material selected for diverse building types around the world.

Translucent Sandwich Panels: Producing Healthy Buildings with an Abundance of Natural Light

Olivia Bartolini — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 06:45:00 +0000

People have fundamental needs that must be met in order to survive, which include: oxygen, water, food, sleep, and shelter. They also have secondary requirements, one of which is daylight. When thinking about how buildings can keep people healthy, it is important to remember that daylighting is essential to wellness, in fact, human circadian rhythms are dependent on it.

15 Details of Metal Structures and Facades for Residential Projects

Fabian Dejtiar — Sat, 08 Feb 2020 06:00:00 +0000

The use of steel in both the past and present is mainly associated with the success of grand industrial and civic structures. But due to the commercialization and standardization of steel profiles, its use in residential projects (thanks to its mechanical properties and fast installation) has resulted in complex and interesting solutions on a domestic scale.

Coshocton Ray Trace Installation / Behin Ha

Paula Pintos — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 06:45:00 +0000

Behin Ha's Coshocton Ray Traceemploys scrap material from a coated mesh fabric manufacturer to create a temporary installation at a community park in Coshocton, Ohio. The installation engages the community both by involving its members in its construction, and by creating an unexpected point of attraction near the town square. The structure is operated by the Pomerene Center for the Arts as a meeting place for the community over the summer of 2019, at the end of which it is dismantled and sent back to the manufacturer for recycling.

Shortlist for the 2018 Architectural Photography Awards Revealed

Niall Patrick Walsh — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 11:00:00 +0000

The shortlist for the 2018 Architectural Photography Awards have been revealed, bringing together 20 atmospheric images of the built environment. Categories this year ranged from a “portfolio of an individual building to a single abstract: with a professional camera or on a mobile phone.”

CenturyLink Technology Center of Excellence / Moody Nolan

Daniel Tapia — Wed, 26 Sep 2018 14:00:00 +0000

The existing CenturyLink headquarters building sat alone on 77 acres near Monroe, Louisiana, nestled in a large orchard of mature pecan trees. The long-term master plan for the area included the creation of a walkable, sustainable mixed-use "technology neighborhood". The new Technology Center of Excellence, a 300,000sf, a three-story facility was designed as the centerpiece of this development.

The Otto M. Budig Theater / GBBN

Rayen Sagredo — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 12:00:00 +0000

The Otto M. Budig Theater, home to the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company (CSC), sits on a small but tall urban site along a historic arts corridor in Over-the-Rhine, one of Cincinnati’s oldest neighborhoods.

Gund Gallery at Kenyon College / GUND Partnership

Daniel Tapia — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 13:00:00 +0000

Located in the heart of Kenyon’s academic campus core, the Gallery Building was designed by GUND as a beacon for the arts. Building materials reinforce the established campus fabric and consist of locally acquired sandstone exterior, used extensively on campus, zinc metal panels, terracotta baguettes, and glass. This is a design that celebrates, expands and complements the existing context.

6 Projects in Brazil, Mexico, Peru, and USA Selected as Finalists for the 2018 Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize

AD Editorial Team — Sun, 29 Jul 2018 18:15:00 +0000

Minutes ago in Detroit, Director Dirk Denison and 2018 MCHAP Jury Chair Ricky Burdett announced the six finalists of the 2018 edition of the Mies Crown Hall America Prize. Selected from a longer list of 31 projects announced earlier this summer in Venice, these outstanding works of architecture will compete for the top honor, the MCHAP Award, which will be announced in October. The authors of the winning award will take home $50,000 to fund research and a publication and will be recognized as the MCHAP Chair in IIT’s College of Architecture.

8 Exemplary Libraries Selected as Winners of 2017 AIA/ALA Library Building Awards

Patrick Lynch — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 14:10:00 +0000

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the American Library Association (ALA) have selected eight projects as recipients of the 2017 AIA/ALA Library Building Awards. Founded to “encourage and recognize excellence in the architectural design of libraries,” the award draws attention to the changing role of libraries in society, and how exemplary community spaces can change to reflect the needs of their surrounding residents.