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A New Civic Spirit Animates a Historic Brno Park

Local designers Consequence forma architects reimagine a utilitarian green space as a dynamic public hub.

Words: Stefan Novakovic
From: Architecture, Urbanism

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Oshinowo Studio Unveils a Lagos Flagship for Adidas

In the Nigerian metropolis, Tosin Oshinowo designs a distinctly local showpiece for the global sportswear brand.

Words: Stefan Novakovic
From: Architecture, Interiors

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Design Miami 2023: Previewing 5 Top Attractions

From avante-garde furniture launches at the fair to experimental installations around town, Miami offers a lot to take in. Here's our guide.

Words: Eric Mutrie
From: Design, Tradeshows

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Top 10 of 2023: Our Favourite Public Spaces

From a park in Memphis to bicycle parking in Amsterdam, the year's best shared spaces celebrate civic life and social equity.

Words: Eric Mutrie, Stefan Novakovic, Elizabeth Pagliacolo, Sophie Sobol, Sydney Shilling
From: Architecture, Curiosity, Urbanism

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A Berlin Office Building Becomes a Yellow “Stairscape”

As part of an ambitious master plan, MVRDV transforms an unassuming 90s office building with sunshine and stairs.

Words: Stefan Novakovic
From: Architecture, Urbanism

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A New Civic Spirit Animates a Historic Brno Park

Words: Stefan Novakovic
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Oshinowo Studio Unveils a Lagos Flagship for Adidas

Words: Stefan Novakovic
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Design Miami 2023: Previewing 5 Top Attractions

Words: Eric Mutrie
From: Design, Tradeshows

Top 10 of 2023: Our Favourite Public Spaces

Words: Eric Mutrie, Stefan Novakovic, Elizabeth Pagliacolo, Sophie Sobol, Sydney Shilling
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Words: Stefan Novakovic
From: Architecture, Urbanism

Designed by Canadian architect Todd Saunders and Tommie Wilhelmsen, Norway's striking Aurland Lookout was the winning project in an architecture competition initiated in 2002.

Bridging the Gap: Design Competitions and Public Preference in Architecture

Words: Jason Robbins
From: Architecture, Curiosity

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Words: Graeme Stewart
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Save the Date: 4 Must-Attend AZURE Talks at IDS Toronto in January

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Greenery and Terracotta Frame a Dutch Apartment Complex

Words: Stefan Novakovic
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Biennial Under Construction: CAB 5 Embraces an Ethos of Experimentation

Words: Sydney Shilling
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#301: Nov/Dec 2023

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A Former Energy Plant Recharges Brooklyn’s Arts Scene

Bringing power to the people, Herzog & de Meuron and PBDW Architects convert a decommissioned power station into much-needed artist workshops.

Words: Adrian Madlener
From: Architecture

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How Vancouver’s A-N-D Has Built an International Lighting Brand

Run by Lukas Peet, Caine Heintzman and Matt Davis, A-N-D is now a regular exhibitor in Milan, New York and beyond – its eye-popping fixtures ever garnering new admirers around the world.

Words: Katie Nanton
From: Design

+ Nov/Dec 2023

Holiday Gift Guide 2023: 20 of the Best Gifts for Architects and Designers

Three stylish tablescapes provide stocking stuffer ideas galore.

Words: Eric Mutrie
From: Design

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Spotlight: Kitchen and Bath

La Firme cooks up major drama in a Montreal kitchen; Studio.Noju revamps a unit in an iconic Madrid building with a dreamy bathroom; Sou Fujimoto designs a poetic public toilet for Tokyo; and much more.