10.02.2018
Are adding gift shops and cafes to venerable museums the only solution to staying “relevant” in the 21st century?
Are adding gift shops and cafes to venerable museums the only solution to staying “relevant” in the 21st century?
09.27.2018
Remembering the messy, vibrant legacy of an architectural giant.
Remembering the messy, vibrant legacy of an architectural giant.
09.26.2018
Some thoughts on the passing of an architectural legend.
Some thoughts on the passing of an architectural legend.
09.20.2018
The schism between contemporary architects and traditionalists isn’t quite as fraught on this continent.
The schism between contemporary architects and traditionalists isn’t quite as fraught on this continent.
09.17.2018
An optimist’s take on the impact of emerging technology on the future of the profession.
An optimist’s take on the impact of emerging technology on the future of the profession.
09.13.2018
The lavish, new dorms were not critical hits, but they will stand the ultimate test: time.
The lavish, new dorms were not critical hits, but they will stand the ultimate test: time.
09.10.2018
Designed by architects Jessica Jamroz and Frederic Schwartz, “Empty Sky” has a power both planned and unplanned.
Designed by architects Jessica Jamroz and Frederic Schwartz, “Empty Sky” has a power both planned and unplanned.
09.07.2018
In cities all over the country, his projects consistently failed to live up to their promise.
In cities all over the country, his projects consistently failed to live up to their promise.
08.30.2018
How a wave of new voices is changing the way we talk, think and write about buildings.
How a wave of new voices is changing the way we talk, think and write about buildings.
08.28.2018
The recent recalibration of the late architect’s legacy is completely misguided.
The recent recalibration of the late architect’s legacy is completely misguided.
08.27.2018
On the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey, a hypothetical interview with the fictional architect of the imaginary Jack Rig house.
On the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey, a hypothetical interview with the fictional architect of the imaginary Jack Rig house.
08.23.2018
A state official on the plight of a disappearing coastal community.
A state official on the plight of a disappearing coastal community.
08.14.2018
Everyday the town wanders over to the sea.
Everyday the town wanders over to the sea.
07.30.2018
A lively talk about architecture, creating good government buildings, and why it matters.
A lively talk about architecture, creating good government buildings, and why it matters.
07.23.2018
How the emphasis on all-things-digital will create a craving for authentic human engagement.
How the emphasis on all-things-digital will create a craving for authentic human engagement.
07.18.2018
Forty years after making his first trip, the author revels in the landscape and despairs about what we’ve built on it.
Forty years after making his first trip, the author revels in the landscape and despairs about what we’ve built on it.
07.17.2018
Recent attempts to pay tribute to victims of last September’s earthquake were crassly political.
Recent attempts to pay tribute to victims of last September’s earthquake were crassly political.
07.16.2018
Ignoring our innate biological natures is a big mistake for designers.
Ignoring our innate biological natures is a big mistake for designers.
07.11.2018
Sometimes the best way to understand architecture is to draw it.
Sometimes the best way to understand architecture is to draw it.
07.08.2018
As the continent develops, places to play disappear.
As the continent develops, places to play disappear.
Donate to CommonEdge.org, a Not-For-Profit website dedicated to reconnecting architecture and design to the public.
Donate