House in Yamanakako
The ground under House in Yamanakako falls gently from east to west across a wooded slope at the foot of Mount Fuji, and CASE-REAL worked through many rounds of massing studies before settling on a plan that keeps the natural…
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Elliot March Finds Inspiration From Miami to Taos
When Elliot March was a student at the University of Edinburgh, a chance meeting led to a successful partnership. “James White and I were late to the same class,” he says. “We immediately connected over a shared curiosity about architecture… -
Clap Studio Gives a Legendary Spanish Nightclub an Acoustic Makeover
For club owners—or anyone with unusually loud neighbors—keeping sound contained can be a necessity. But completely eliminating unwanted sound is notoriously difficult. Spaces designed to absorb virtually all sound reflections, known as dead rooms, require specialized materials and acoustic expertise.… -
Joe Flacco’s Family Home Puts Function Before Flash
Some NFL quarterbacks choose to spend their fortune in a wildly ostentatious fashion, buying private jets, yachts, $300,000 watches, or flashy supercars. Joe Flacco, 2013 Super Bowl MVP with the Baltimore Ravens and current Cincinnati Bengals quarterback, built a home… -
Lauren Rottet Shares the Places, Projects, and Inspirations That Shape Her Design
Lauren Rottet already had a designer’s mindset as a child, creating structures at her home in Waco, Texas. “I did not realize it at the time, as I was only 5, but I spent most of my time outside building… -
MUJI Has Transformed a Harvard Square Landmark Into a Lifestyle Destination
Retail stores often take a more-is-more approach, filling their spaces with an overwhelming array of goods, so when one has just the right combination of products and aesthetic appeal, it can give the retailer an edge. That’s what MUJI in… -
Bryan Young Shares the Places and Designs That Inspire Him
Originally from Los Angeles, Bryan Young noticed buildings even when he was young, and one by Louis Kahn left a lasting impression. As a teenager, he surfed Black’s Beach in San Diego, California, where you could see the Salk Institute… -
F5: Benjamin Aranda Talks His Kids’ Art, Chairs, Pigeons + More
Every architect has a particular process, and for Benjamin Aranda, a blend of basic and intricate aspects shape his projects. “At the studio, we relish the challenge of breaking complex systems down into simple automated logics and then using these… -
The Landscape Becomes a Tool for Learning at This School in India
School design often centers on a series of basic classrooms placed together to support study and extracurricular activities for young learners. Yet these facilities can be more institutional than imaginative, and often have little connection to the outdoors, whether in… -
F5: Amanda Martocchio Talks the Rockies, a Risom Stool + More
When Amanda Martocchio was 11 years old, and on a family outing to a museum, she began to sketch a work by Spanish Baroque painter Murillo when a crowd quickly gathered to watch her. “It was then that I realized… -
This Clothing Boutique in Poland Embraces Understated Elegance
Clothing retailers feature decor that appeals to the senses, but this can often be excessive and ultimately detract from the apparel on offer. So when the Raw07 team was tapped to design Solmé, a new boutique, the clothes were the… -
Norm Architects Design the Hygge-Inspired 1 Hotel Copenhagen
A model for future living and sustainable urban life, Copenhagen is an increasingly popular destination. The compact Danish capital is home to a growing crop of distinct hotels that, contrary to the perception of Scandinavian design as sober and restrained,… -
F5: Xiao Lin Talks a Stone Seal, Mala Bracelet, Incense + More
Xiao Lin spent her formative years in the United States and China, and some of her most cherished memories are those rooted in place, from the front door of the family home to the rooms inside. “I remember the kitchen… -
This Restaurant in Atlanta Celebrates Italian Cuisine and Culture
Italian food is unlike any other, and when it’s shared with others, it is savored even more. The cuisine is so special that UNESCO designated it as an intangible cultural heritage, recognizing not only the cuisine but also the conviviality… -
Breaking Bread is an Artful Experience at This New Dallas Bakery
To savor a fresh baguette from a bakery in Paris is truly a feast for the senses, and often a highlight for foodies on holiday abroad. Few offerings stateside compare, though, with grab-and-go bakeries that all too often imitate the… -
Paloma Elsesser’s Closet is Built to Prevent Fashion Meltdowns
Paloma Elsesser gives us a peek inside her dream closet– a space designed for calm…even during meltdowns. #ArchitecturalDigest #PalomaElsesser #OpenDoor #ClosetTour Read another article:Botany as an Artistic Practice: Anna Atkins’ BlueprintsFeeling inspired? Subscribe to AD and get a free tote… -
F5: Tryggvi Thorsteinsson on His Family, Moss on Lava Fields, Natural Light + More
As a young man in Iceland Tryggvi Thorsteinsson worked in construction, which shaped his view of his eventual profession. “Everything had to be imported so nothing was wasted, and that mindset stayed with me,” he says. “Architecture became an extension… -
Church House
Church House Church House is a minimalist home located in South Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, designed by Neil Dusheiko Architects. Few architectural commissions carry the weight of a Grade II* listed church directly across the road, and fewer still find a…
