Ellen Eberhardt
Ten independent design studios to watch in San Francisco
A boom box made with mycelium and a teeter-totter that reaches across the US-Mexico border are some of the projects from the 10 independent design studios from San Francisco presented as part of our North American Design 2024 series. More about Ten independent design studios to watch in San Francisco
"I don't think we should put celebrity designers on a pedestal" says Bobby Berk
Queer Eye star Bobby Berk recently quit the hit show to run his interior design studio full-time. In this exclusive interview, he discusses how his TV experiences have shaped his approach. More about "I don't think we should put celebrity designers on a pedestal" says Bobby Berk
Sordo Madaleno creates "overgrown ruin" apartment block in Mexico
Architecture studio Sordo Madaleno has created a residential block in Mexico informed by Mayan pyramids made of cubic apartments stacked on top of one another. More about Sordo Madaleno creates "overgrown ruin" apartment block in Mexico
Museum at Obama Presidential Center in Chicago tops out
The monolithic museum anchoring the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago has topped out, with former president Barack Obama placing his signature on an uppermost beam. More about Museum at Obama Presidential Center in Chicago tops out
SOM designs supertall skyscrapers that generate and store energy
International firm SOM has partnered with energy storage company Energy Vault to design four schematic sustainable energy storage systems, including integrating the technology into supertall skyscrapers. More about SOM designs supertall skyscrapers that generate and store energy
Eight homes where well-designed hallways create stylish connections
In this lookbook, we've collected eight residential hallways that incorporate skylights, artwork, plants and more to bring interest to passing through an interior. More about Eight homes where well-designed hallways create stylish connections
Frank Lloyd Wright Wisconsin theatre reopens after five-year restoration
The Hillside Theatre by Frank Lloyd Wright in Wisconsin has reopened following an extensive five-year restoration that addressed "significant structural and functional challenges". More about Frank Lloyd Wright Wisconsin theatre reopens after five-year restoration
Handel Architects completes "world's largest Passive House office" in Boston
Handel Architects has completed a skyscraper in Boston with Passive House-certified office spaces, which its developers say is the largest office to reach that certification in the world. More about Handel Architects completes "world's largest Passive House office" in Boston
"Longest cable-stayed bridge" in North America nears completion above Detroit River
The Gordie Howe International Bridge designed by infrastructure firm AECOM, which will link USA and Canada over the Detroit River, is set to connect later this month. More about "Longest cable-stayed bridge" in North America nears completion above Detroit River
New York transit infrastructure risks "falling behind" after paused congestion pricing
Architects and transit officials have raised concerns over the well-being of New York's transit infrastructure after the plan to tax automobile drivers entering the city was paused by the state government. More about New York transit infrastructure risks "falling behind" after paused congestion pricing
Jordan Weber creates installation that monitors Detroit's air quality
New York artist Jordan Weber has created a public "regenerative sculpture" in the shape of two crowns worn by African queens to monitor the air pollution of a Detroit neighbourhood as part of a project to combat the "effects of discriminatory urban planning". More about Jordan Weber creates installation that monitors Detroit's air quality
Quinn Evans completes restoration of historic Detroit train station for Ford offices
US architecture studio Quinn Evans has completed the restoration of Detroit's Michigan Central Station as part of a wider local development by American automotive brand Ford. More about Quinn Evans completes restoration of historic Detroit train station for Ford offices
Lloyd Wright chapel to be disassembled following ongoing California landslide
Following an increase in land movement surrounding Lloyd Wright's Wayfarers Chapel outside of Los Angeles, the organisation has announced it will disassemble the landmark for preservation. More about Lloyd Wright chapel to be disassembled following ongoing California landslide
Micah Rosenblatt creates steel furniture based on the cityscape of New York
Local designer Micah Rosenblatt has debuted a collection of steel furniture covered in light green automotive paint that was informed by the architectural styles found throughout New York City. More about Micah Rosenblatt creates steel furniture based on the cityscape of New York
Paraphernalia exhibit explores "objects that shape us" in New York
An exhibit curated by local designers Eliza Axelson-Chidsey and Jess Fügler included a children's rocking horse and a "self-heimlich tool" as part of an exploration of everyday objects during NYCxDesign week. More about Paraphernalia exhibit explores "objects that shape us" in New York
SO-IL completes perforated-metal facade of residential tower in Brooklyn
Local architecture studio SO-IL has completed the exteriors of a residential building in Brooklyn with a wavy, perforated-metal facade. More about SO-IL completes perforated-metal facade of residential tower in Brooklyn
Pelli Clarke & Partners completes skyscraper "imbued with lightness" in Chicago
US studio Pelli Clarke & Partners has completed the 57-storey Salesforce Tower along the Chicago River, marking the final stage of the city's Wolf Point development. More about Pelli Clarke & Partners completes skyscraper "imbued with lightness" in Chicago
Roth Architecture creates electric car for navigating narrow Tulum roads
Tulum-based design studio Roth Architecture has created an electric car accented with local materials to offer a "tranquil journey amidst nature" along the local roads. More about Roth Architecture creates electric car for navigating narrow Tulum roads
Annabelle Schneider curates installation with "womb-like" structure in New York
Local designer Annabelle Schneider has created a "womb-like" installation with an inflatable, "breathing" volume tucked between the pillars of an industrial space in Downtown Manhattan as part of NYCxDesign week. More about Annabelle Schneider curates installation with "womb-like" structure in New York
Riley Hooker creates inflatable seating informed by "slime mold" for collective gathering
During this year's NYCxDesign festival, local designer Riley Hooker has created a modular and twisting inflatable seating system informed by "slime mold" meant to acts as a gathering place in times of "crisis". More about Riley Hooker creates inflatable seating informed by "slime mold" for collective gathering