The Dangerous Myth of the Napkin Sketch
02.10.2025
Ultimately, architecture is a pluralistic endeavor, not the creation of a solitary genius.
Ultimately, architecture is a pluralistic endeavor, not the creation of a solitary genius.
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A Cease and Desist Letter From the European Office of Classical Architecture Affairs
02.05.2025
Re: America’s Unauthorized Use of Classical European Architectural Intellectual Property.
Re: America’s Unauthorized Use of Classical European Architectural Intellectual Property.
Reclaiming Urbanism After the L.A. Fires
02.04.2025
The city should reconsider the single-use land patterns of Pacific Palisades and Altadena and enact zoning reforms.
The city should reconsider the single-use land patterns of Pacific Palisades and Altadena and enact zoning reforms.
The Brutalist: A Cinematic Architect’s Dream—and Nightmare
02.03.2025
The film’s portrayal of its architect protagonist is entirely predictable, but carries a note of caution.
The film’s portrayal of its architect protagonist is entirely predictable, but carries a note of caution.
Hans van der Laan: Playing With Proportions in 3D
01.30.2025
A new book on the Dutch monk-architect tries to explain it all.
A new book on the Dutch monk-architect tries to explain it all.
Architects vs. Algorithms: A 2025 Love Story
01.29.2025
This year, AI will assert itself on both the designer and the client sides of the construction industry.
This year, AI will assert itself on both the designer and the client sides of the construction industry.
Louis Sullivan Would Like to Clarify His Thoughts on Ornamentation
01.27.2025
In response to a recent executive order about architectural design, the Father of Modernism speaks from beyond the grave.
In response to a recent executive order about architectural design, the Father of Modernism speaks from beyond the grave.
Space to Dream: Reflections and Projections from a New Generation of Designers
01.21.2025
A Common Edge–led workshop engages architecture students to consider where they want to take the profession.
A Common Edge–led workshop engages architecture students to consider where they want to take the profession.
How Should Architects Respond to the L.A. Conflagration?
01.16.2025
The lesson here might be: listen first, design second.
The lesson here might be: listen first, design second.
Architecture Students on AI
01.15.2025
What happens when a studio course offers AI tools and a real-world housing crisis.
What happens when a studio course offers AI tools and a real-world housing crisis.
Unlocking the Mysteries of Zoning
01.13.2025
Sara Bronin’s new book, Key to the City: How Zoning Shapes Our World, is a deep, accessible dive into the prosaic realms of urban planning.
Sara Bronin’s new book, Key to the City: How Zoning Shapes Our World, is a deep, accessible dive into the prosaic realms of urban planning.
Confronting the Leviathan in Vietnam
01.08.2025
An architect’s search for clarity in a far-off land.
An architect’s search for clarity in a far-off land.
Architecture With Empathy In An Age of Division and Discord
12.10.2024
Buildings can be designed to antagonize communities, or serve as welcoming presences.
Buildings can be designed to antagonize communities, or serve as welcoming presences.
Vishaan Chakrabarti: Looking for a Home, Aiming Risky Zingers
12.09.2024
The architect’s latest book displays his talent for analytic precision and provocation.
The architect’s latest book displays his talent for analytic precision and provocation.
The Art and Angst of Architecture in Southern California
11.26.2024
An excerpt from An Urban Odyssey: A Critic’s Search for the Soul of Cities and Self.
An excerpt from An Urban Odyssey: A Critic’s Search for the Soul of Cities and Self.
It’s Hard for Architects to Be Transparent About Fees
11.25.2024
If the profession is to survive, however, we have no choice.
If the profession is to survive, however, we have no choice.
What I Learned From Six Recessions in Architecture
11.18.2024
Life is imperfect, and architects understand this better than most.
Life is imperfect, and architects understand this better than most.
The ‘City of Yes’ Will Make a Big Manhattan Mess
11.01.2024
City council is expected to vote on the controversial proposal soon.
City council is expected to vote on the controversial proposal soon.
Worshiping the Old Isn’t Historic Preservation
10.24.2024
To keep buildings alive and relevant, some flexibility is required.
To keep buildings alive and relevant, some flexibility is required.
Technology’s Siren Song
10.14.2024
How to lure an architect onto the rocks.
How to lure an architect onto the rocks.
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