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How video games may shape the future of stadium design

by Patrick Sisson

A designer at the global firm Populous believes the booming, billion dollar eSports industry is the next frontier for arena architecture.

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Darling ’50s beach cottage is the ultimate winter escape

by Lauren Ro

Winter means it’s time to think ahead to the summer, and, perhaps even further into the future, where you might consider spending the colder months in a warm, tropical climate. To do so, you need a place to stay.

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From Curbed SF

San Francisco studying basic income program—will it work?

by Adam Brinklow

Basic income experiment will be one of many worldwide, but although this concept is centuries old there are only a handful of actual examples to look back on to confirm how well it might work.

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High-tech underground bomb shelter is ready for anything

by Megan Barber

With the Doomsday Clock the closest it’s been to midnight since 1960, now might be a good time to consider investing in a survival shelter.

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Want to reduce the energy used by buildings? Make cities denser.

by David Roberts

It’s just as important as efficiency.

Dashing prefab home perches above California wine country

by Jenny Xie

In this new project, a customized version of the weeHouse, an affordable modern prefab model from Saint Paul, Minnesota-based design firm Alchemy, has been assembled on the hills of Santa Rosa, where it commands sweeping views of the valley...

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From Curbed Philly

Mill Rae, once a retreat for suffragists, earns its place in history

by Melissa Romero

The little-known home on the edge of Philly was designed by female architect for one of the leaders of the suffrage movement.

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Take a meditative walk through the history of the Islamic arch

by Lauren Ro

Designed by Hong Kong-based studio Daydreamers Design for the 2016 Islamic Arts Festival, "Spiral Arches" comprises 100 arches arranged in a spiraling arcade measuring 289 feet long.

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From Curbed SF

Pacific Heights Victorian, complete with period details, asks $2.6 million

by Brock Keeling

What a sunny bowl full of joy to come across a circa 1900 Victorian in tony Pacific Heights only to discover that—quelle surprise—it hasn’t fallen victim to an antiseptic renovation. And that’s exactly what you will find at 2407 Sacramento.

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The unknown Eameses of New Jersey

by Daisy Alioto

Power couples in the world of design and architecture have long captured the public imagination: Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Florence and Hans Knoll, Charles and Ray Eames. We assume all of their stories have been told, but the works of Claude and...

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How to restore your dream old house: a primer

by Robert Khederian

It’s no secret that historic homes usually need a bit of a renovation. But how do you know when the house—even if it needs a lot of work—is right for you? We decided to find out.

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18th-century mansion ruined in fire will be restored by U.K. National Trust

by Asad Syrkett

Last spring, Clandon Park—an 18th-century historic home in a town of the same name in England—was badly burned in a fire. Nine months later, efforts to save and restore it are about to get underway in earnest.

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Sanctuary cities: What you need to know about Trump’s executive order

by Patrick Sisson

Federal money earmarked for cities is at stake as part of a showdown over immigration.

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This mini Victorian dream home was built with Legos

by Lauren Ro

Made of approximately 3,000 pieces, the two-story Queen Anne-style home features all the charming facets of a Victorian—albeit in miniature—including a turret, wrap-around porch, and finials.

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10 U.S. cities getting public transportation right

by Patrick Sisson

From expanded light rail and Uber subsidies to better bike share systems, these cities are moving forward on moving their citizens.

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New Ikea collection highlights transforming designs, recycled materials

by Jenny Xie

Launching in February, Ikea's latest P.S.collection is a series of experimental designs targeted at young urban dwellers. Here's a closer look.

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Minimalist home with four distinct gable roofs and architectural pedigree asks $295K

by Lauren Ro

The long, minimalist house requires significant repairs and updating, which the asking price reflects.

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In design blogger's DIY dream house, color and pattern reign

by Mary Jo Bowling

We often talk about how good design makes a person’s life more efficient and enjoyable, but for interior design blogger Stacey Blake it does that and more.

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Minimalist Tokyo cafe serves ‘world’s first hand-dripped tea’

by Barbara Eldredge

Pour-over coffee may be all the rage in trendy enclaves around the world, but in the Sangenjaya area of Tokyo, hand-drip green tea seems to be the ascendant beverage of choice. And now there’s a space for that.

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The 25 most expensive houses for sale in the U.S.

by Jenny Xie, Matthew Marani, and Jessica Dailey

Here's a closer look at the wildest megamansions, penthouses, ranches (plus a private island!) for sale in the U.S. this very moment.

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Striking modern cabin rises among Chilean mountains

by Barbara Eldredge

This stunning mountain home near the city of San Esteban, Chile, brings modern cabin architecture to new heights. And inside, the views are spectacular.

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How Denver pushed rents down citywide

by Alissa Walker

The simple solution may surprise you, but it didn’t help make home prices more accessible

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London maisonette gets bright and airy extension

by Lauren Ro

The two-story maisonette (making up the lower two floors of a Victorian terrace house) was reimagined by architect Larissa Johnston.

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Do 'smart cities' begin with smart homes?

by Jenny Xie

The city of Louisville has been working with local civic data groups and volunteer developers to experiment with ways to connect city data to smart home products found in folks’ homes. See what they’ve created.

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Impressive copper helix staircase spirals through science center in Denmark

by Lauren Ro

CEBRA, the Danish architecture studio known for out-there churches, playgrounds, and domes, has completed a major refurbishment and expansion of Experimentarium, a science center in Hellerup, Copenhagen.

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Transit access is flashpoint in Maryland civil rights probe

by Patrick Sisson

A Department of Transportation review examines potential civil rights violation in cancellation of a Baltimore light rail route

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From Curbed LA

The 26 most expensive houses for sale in Los Angeles right now

by Bianca Barragan

From spec mansions with bonkers amenities, to glamorous Old Hollywood estates, to a "house" with its own 250-person ballroom, we present the most expensive listings in LA right now

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Harvard will offer free architecture course online

by Lauren Ro

Over the course of ten modules, the course will teach students how to "read" architecture not only as a "cultural expression" but also as a "technical achievement" by examining exemplary buildings, and through drawing and modeling exercises.

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From Curbed Chicago

Recreating Chicago’s iconic residential architecture in miniature form

by AJ LaTrace

Blogger and photographer John Morris is recreating Chicago streets with paper miniatures.

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Medieval ruin in Denmark reborn as observation tower

by Jenny Xie

Abandoned for centuries, the three-story brick structure was recently reborn with a tastefully modern staircase. The intervention zig-zags discreetly up the medieval ruin, leading to sweeping views.

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Ultimate midcentury fixer-upper asks $1.3M just outside Chicago

by Lauren Ro

The simplicity of the open floor plan and the floor-to-ceiling windowed walls greets you as with a breath of fresh air, and you don’t mind very much that you’ll probably have to fix up the place a bit.

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Burly adventure camper is prepped to go off-grid

by Megan Barber

The LC79 Super Tourer double cab starts with a brand new Toyota Land Cruiser chassis, then is tricked out with everything from survival basics to creature comforts.

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Portable solar panel and battery brings clean energy on the go

by Barbara Eldredge

Setting up most compact solar panel systems entail connecting a number of complicated components. But a new product line from SolPad promises a fully integrated system that generates, stores, and feeds out energy, all in the same device.

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What does Trump’s built legacy say about his politics?

by Willy Blackmore

Buildings, bridges, and monuments were used as a tool of political power and a projection of greatness by the likes of Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini. Now, a man whose name is emblazoned across skyscrapers is about to assume the presidency.

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