Behind the Building: Herzog & de Meuron’s Tate Modern Switch House
Building on an architectural icon requires tenacity and finesse: explore the details that brought th is world-class museum space to life.
Practice
Resources to help you find materials, perfect design details and master the tools you need to create better buildings.
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How Bad for the Planet Are Your Building Materials?
The infographic highlights the high impact of manufacturing metals like steel and aluminum.
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5 Things Architects Can Do With “Thin Tile”
Tiles are being produced in contemporary styles, sizes and shapes, with compelling functionality.
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Behind the Building: Dutchess County Residence Guest House
This daring two-bedroom guest house explores, responds to and amplifies the beauty of its context.
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Architectural Details: Ateliers Jean Nouvel’s Marvelous Metallic Dome
Inspired by ancient Islamic architecture but realized through state-of-the-art engineering.
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52 Types of Wood and the Trees They Come From
This infographic illustrates many of the wood species used for architectural applications.
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Behind The Building: Alice Tully Hall by Diller Scofidio + Renfro
Previously criticized for its detachment from the urban form, DS+R's renovation opened the building up to the city and its patrons.
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Architectural Details: Zaha Hadid Architects’ Geometric Wood Flooring
Italian manufacturer Listone Giordano crafted puzzle-piece flooring for ZHA's CityLife tower.
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Behind the Building: Garden Mausoleum at Lakewood Cemetery
HGA Architects' deep commitment to materiality is expressed in every granular detail of the Garden M ausoleum design.
