Architectural Record

Ace Hotel by GREC Architects and COMMUNE Design
Chicago
James Gauer
April 1, 2018 No Comments
A new hotel borrows from 20th-century Modernism to fit into a gritty landmarked district in Chicago.


The Murray by Foster Partners
Hong Kong
Aric Chen
April 1, 2018 No Comments
A nearly 50-year-old tower is reimagined for Hong Kong and its well-heeled visitors.


Casa Fantini by Lissoni Architettura
Pella, Italy
Suzanne Stephens
April 1, 2018 No Comments
A quiet hotel in Italy is designed for the romantic views.


Emiliano by Studio Arthur Casas and Oppenheim Architecture
Rio de Janeiro
Tom Hennigan
April 1, 2018 No Comments
A new hotel building in Brazil fills a gap on the Copacabana with its fresh take on Rio style.


Nobis Hotel by Wingårdhs
Copenhagen
Josephine Minutillo
April 1, 2018 No Comments
A Swedish firm transforms a century-old building in the Danish capital into a chic hotel.


The Dewberry Charleston by StudioDewberry/Reggie Gibson Architects
South Carolina
Beth Broome
April 1, 2018 No Comments
A buttoned-down office building in South Carolina adopts a Lowcountry vibe after its conversion into a luxury hotel.

Architectural Technology
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Continuing Education: Wildfire-Adapted Design
Joann Gonchar, FAIA
April 1, 2018 No Comments
Architects rethink residential design strategies in the wake of last year's destructive California wildfires.

Projects & Special Sections
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Bio Bio Regional Theater by Smiljan Radic
Concepción, Chile
Fred A. Bernstein
April 5, 2018 No Comments
Smiljan Radic's beacon-like regional theater in Chile is a concrete structure wrapped as lightly as a tent.


Anastasis Church by Álvaro Siza
Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande, France
Ana Martins
March 30, 2018 No Comments
Pure geometry of form creates a quiet dialogue between a new church and a growing urban community in France.


Gasholders London by WilkinsonEyre
London
Hugh Pearman
March 29, 2018 No Comments
A relic from London's industrial past is reinvented as a complex of upscale apartments.


'Image Building' at Parrish Art Museum Explores Intersection of Photography and Architecture
Cathleen McGuigan
April 4, 2018 No Comments
The exhibition in New York examines how photography shapes perceptions of architecture.

Departments
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U.S. Pavilion Announces Seven 'Dimensions of Citizenship' Projects for Venice Biennale
Miriam Sitz
March 12, 2018 No Comments
The architecture and design teams behind each of the projects will consider citizenship at different scales.


The Coral Room by Martin Brudnizki Design Studio
London
Josephine Minutillo
April 6, 2018 No Comments
Using striking colors, Martin Brudnizki remodels a space inside a Sir Edwin Lutyens-designed building in London.


Architects Urge Architects to Think About Embodied Energy
Alex Klimoski
April 9, 2018 No Comments
Two new books offer compelling narratives for understanding embodied energy and how to design with it.


Dolce&Gabbana's London Flagship by Curiosity
London
Chris Foges
April 4, 2018 No Comments
Dolce&Gabbana's London flagship by Tokyo-based Curiosity reflects a bold, irreverent formality.


Montauk House by Robert Young Architects
Montauk, New York
Josephine Minutillo
April 3, 2018 No Comments
Simple volumes combine to create a dramatic waterfront compound on Long Island, N.Y.


Interview with Eva Franch i Gilabert
RECORD speaks with the director-elect of the Architectural Association School of Architecture in London.
Fred A. Bernstein
March 27, 2018 No Comments
The chief curator and executive director of Storefront for Art and Architecture in New York since 2010, Franch will become the new director of the Architectural Association School of Architecture in London.


Serious Alterations to Portland Building by Michael Graves Begin in Oregon
Justin Chan
March 12, 2018 No Comments
The city of Portland has invested $195 million in the dismantling and retrofitting of a famous Postmodern building.


The Suite Spot
While conformity used to guide hospitality design, now original expression and a strong sense of place inspire hotel architecture.
Cathleen McGuigan
April 1, 2018 No Comments
For our annual issue on hospitality, RECORD sent design writers to visit a half-dozen unique new hotels, where they explored the architecture of guest rooms, bars, dining rooms, lounges, and spas.


Balkrishna Doshi Wins 2018 Pritzker Architecture Prize
Miriam Sitz
March 7, 2018 No Comments
The first Indian architect to win the accolade, Doshi’s 70-year career has been characterized by dignified designs that respect the people they serve and the contexts in which they exist.… (altro)