Behind the Building: The French Laundry by Snøhetta
This gastronomic masterpiece sets "a stage for cuisine that ignites the senses.”
Practice
Resources to help you find materials, perfect design details and master the tools you need to create better buildings.
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Behind the Building: Kengo Kuma’s Portland Japanese Garden
These new facilities are a masterful blend of contemporary design and Japanese tradition.
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How to Detail a Perfectly Seamless Door
When it comes to designing a seamless door, there’s more than meets the eye.
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First Impressions: 5 Textured Façades Cast in Concrete
Concrete embraces its imperfections, leaving behind a tactile record of its construction.
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How Inaba Williams’ Research-Led Architecture Is Brought Alive by Technology
HP's Z2 Mini workstation suits the firm's rigorous approach.
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9 Architectural Materials Found in OMA’s Fondazione Prada
OMA's cultural center features a variety of unique finishes, from million-year-old stone to 24-karat gold leaf.
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Material Masters: Exploring Concrete, Wood and Aluminum with Architect Andy Lantz
Rios Clementi Hale Studios displays a rich understanding of materials and construction fundamentals.
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Behind the Building: Lewis Arts Complex by Steven Holl Architects
Steven Holl collaborated with craftsmen on every element of this landmark performing arts building.
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19 Lovingly Detailed Drawings of New York City Architecture
James Hancock has drawn everything from the brownstones of Brooklyn to the Art Deco Chrysler buildin g.
