Inspiration: Collections

Towering minarets, smooth domes, pointed arches and detailed mosaics weave the gold thread of famili arity from East to West.

Illustrated in section, these cleverly detailed projects are part of a growing trend for raised publ ic spaces around the world.

By treating buildings as living entities, adaptive reuse approaches history as inspiration and malle able matter for building new futures.

From Costa Rica to Bangladesh, a new generation of architects is blending concrete forms and lusciou s greenery.

Stacked timber architecture — evoking the cabins of old — is experiencing a modern resurgence.

These nine A+Award-winning projects use architectural scenography as a conceptual tool to create ima ginative environments that transport the mind.

The discerning use of natural materials, with a strong emphasis on stone and wood, helps to maintain the minimalist aura of these homes.

These six stunning homes use houseplants to complement contemporary architecture and promote healthy living.

When architecture finds its way onto an album cover, buildings get bound up with the music.