What is a library in the age of streaming information and entertainment? This question looms large at the public scale…
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It’s a special kind of building that embraces its surroundings in all seasons, especially in the cold North. The ideal…
Architecture’s sphere of influence was on Nick Mancusi’s mind when he began designing a starter house for himself and his…
It’s no secret that there are more buyers interested in modern houses these days than there have been since the…
RD ARCHITECTURE AWARDS
A series of strategic moves transformed this generic ski condo into a modern retreat for extended family. The judges particularly…
Older urban townhouses are string bean–like spaces that challenge even the most astute designers, and more so when they are…
When this midcentury project in Studio City came to Assembledge+, it was largely untouched by time. The sawtooth plan engaged…
Constraints are almost a cliché on urban lots these days. But here the solutions are anything but ordinary. A dilapidated…
“If we had done a new house from the ground up, it would have been easier and not as expensive,…
“We like to elevate the architecture by trying to draw your attention away from it,” says architect Nick Deaver. This…
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Submission closes November 12, 5pm ET A small project can make a big impact, and a single design element can…
Demand for design services from U.S. architecture firms grew at an accelerated pace in August, according to a new report…
Over the first seven months of 2022, the total number of single-family permits issued year-to-date (YTD) nationwide reached 645,877. On a year-over-year…
The total market share of non-site built single-family homes (modular and panelized) was at 2% of single-family completions in 2021,…
Lot values for single-family detached housing starts in 2021 increased across the nation, with the national value and six out…
According to the annual data from the Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction (SOC), the share of new homes started with 5,000 square…
RD INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
What is a library in the age of streaming information and entertainment? This question looms large at the public scale…
Somewhere between a folly and a guest house, this rugged little structure on Whidbey Island near Seattle distills shelter to…
Austin’s exponential building boom is leaving no neighborhood ungentrified, and that certainly makes it tough for anyone who needs affordable…
When life throws you curves, sometimes the best choice is to respond in kind. When Wheeler Kearns’ clients approached the…
Washington, D.C., has no shortage of distinguished older houses in lovely, leafy neighborhoods close to downtown. Most are worth saving,…
Architecture is an art for Jennifer Luce, FAIA, one she embraces with a sculptor’s sensuality and an engineer’s precision. Every…
ON THE BOARDS
When the October 2017 Tubbs Fire tore through this property in California Wine Country, it destroyed the guest house and…
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The vibe on Block Island, Rhode Island, couldn’t differ more from nearby Newport. Yes, there are extravagant summer mansions here,…
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Rising waters will eventually inundate many desirable seaside locations, and there are as many ideas about how to cope with…
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There’s a bend and widening of Texas’ Dry Frio River, where the water lingers year-round in a swimming hole. This…
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When he launched ThinkMakeBuild in Washington, D.C., in 2010, Darren Kornas made two decisions that now seem prescient. One was…
After 37 years in practice, Heidi Richardson has a large body of award-winning work to look back on and learn…
Those of us who have endured the years 2020 and 2021 will look back upon them as a turning point…
With its balance of culture and outdoor recreation, the Twin Cities area is luring many young people away from the…
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