Architects know which products will stand the test of time, and those products will give clients the most for their money. Read more
A look at products designed by architects. Read more
A fine crop of new books on architecture and design to help you catch up on your reading this summer. Read more
L.A. modernist architect and founder of the A+D Museum passed away from cancer on July 2 at the age of 54. Read more
VAST's recycled tire modular paving system promotes drainage. Read more
Purity water-based stain penetrates wood and contains no VOCs. Read more
The Stealth uses only 0.8 gallons of water per flush. Read more
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Dutcher Creek Bath by Nielsen:Schuh Architects
The master bath and powder of this California wine country house carve out distinct spaces without isolating themselves from the rest of the house. Read more
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Dutcher Creek Kitchen by Nielsen:Schuh Architects
This California wine country kitchen creates a coherent sense of space while never losing touch with its surroundings. Read more
To sustain their businesses during the economic recovery, some firms are getting creative with their pricing. Read more
Historical Concepts: Lighting fixtures that "merge the old with the new for finely crafted, yet functional [...]" Read more
Historical Concepts: Rocky Mountain casts its products, in this case doorknobs, from bronze and applies various old world finishes. Read more
Historical Concepts: When columns are done right, nothing expresses the interrelationship between function, form, and beauty more elegantly. By Chadsworth. Read more
Antoine Predock Architect: John Lewis Glass cast glass: When the light comes in its truly magical. Read more
Julie Snow Architects: Royal Mosa ceramic tiles come in a variety of ceramic surfaces. Read more
Jasobsen Architecture: Vitraform glass products from Cherry Creek Enterprises are "delightful and powerful." Read more
Antoine Predock Architect: Toilets from Toto are always well designed and equally fuctional. Read more
Antoine Predock Architect: Sub-Zero refrigerators offer dual compressors, air purification, and spill-proof shelves, among other features. Read more
Julie Snow Architects: This paper-based surfacing, also also called Skatelite by architects, comes in 12 colors. Read more
Julie Snow Architects: This Serie Bernina handle from Valli&Valli is made from solid brass and comes in three finishes. Read more
Jasobsen Architecture: Dornbracht's Tara Classic faucet is a perennial favorite among architects—Jacobsen included. Read more
Jasobsen Architecture: Designed by architect Omer Arbel, the wall outlet from Bocci muds into drywall or any wall surface without a visible face plate. Read more
Sala Architects: A lightfall outdoor fixture by Hubbardton Forge is "a lanternlike light that recalls the time when we carried light and fire from place to place." Read more
Sala Architects: A custom fabricated, curved handrail by David M. Krueger Construction. Read more
Sala Architects: Kohler's Greek soaking tub gets Mahady's vote for a timeless design. Read more
Suzane Reatig Architecture: Wood fiber and resin panels from Trespa North America has a "large selection of vibrant colors." Read more
Suzane Reatig Architecture: Reatig is a fan of Bega light fixtures because "they are simple and classic." Read more
Suzane Reatig Architecture: Simply put, says Reatig, Johnsonite rubber flooring "is durable and fun." Read more
Khoury & Vogt Architects: Cement tiles from Aguayo Tile work inside and out, with their intricate geometric and floral patterns traditionally laid as carpets in living rooms and outdoor loggias." Read more
Khoury & Vogt Architects: Bevelo gas and electric lanterns, Khoury-Vogt says, "are timeless in their design and work with nearly any style, of architecture." Read more
Khoury & Vogt Architects: Viking appliances from Viking Range Corp. get the architects' vote for timeless quality. Read more
Substance Architecture: Traditional architectural glass isn't clear enough for Mankins, which is why he uses PPG's Starphire Ultra-Clear. Read more
Substance Architecture: When it comes to tiles, Mankins turns to Italian manufacturer Floor Gres for its wide range of products. Read more
Safdie Rabines Architecture: Weiland's lift-slide pocket doors allow seamless connections inside and out. Read more
Safdie Rabines Architecture: In keeping with its sleek aesthetic, Safdie Rabines chooses Soss' disappearing hinges from Universal Industrial Products. Read more
Safdie Rabines Architecture: Good design is priceless, so Safdie Rabines specs Hfele pulls from Hfele America Co. for high and low budget projects. Read more
"[Enduring design] dispels the notion of classicism. Something that has no stylistic baggage but is still timeless." Read more
"A small dose of whimsy or quirkiness, balanced by a hierarchy of massing, makes design truly enduring." Read more
"Enduring architectural products must be both beautiful and durable." Read more
"Rather than relating to a specific period of time or a particular style, a timeless design is simply an expression of a unique program and site." Read more
"Enduring designs will long outlive their designers." Read more
"I think that a product's design, or design in general, is enduring when it clearly reflects its use, works extremely well, and is direct. By direct, I mean it solves a problem in a very uncomplicated way." Read more
"Enduring design has a perceptible connection to the human body. Products or materials that display a humanlike form, are made by the hand, or invite use by the hand or body are somehow familiar to us." Read more
"We believe enduring design is defined by those who use it and love it. If something is loved, it will endure, no matter how ephemeral its material life may be." Read more
"Enduring design is the result of products that last because they fulfill their purpose, do not intrude beyond their function, and are not superfluous beyond their nature." Read more
"Enduring design is like good poetry ... the most said with the minimum use of words. In the case of physical design, this means the revealing of a story through the language that is inherent in materials." Read more
Cutler Anderson Architects: A Rais wood stove is an example of enduring design. Read more
Cutler Anderson Architects: High-quality, timeless door hardware. Read more
Cutler Anderson Architects: Thermador’s concealed 24-inch wide columns. Read more
Our annual Architects' Choice showcase features timeless materials selected by luminaries in the profession. Read more
Perkins Eastman Architects, Chan Krieger Sieniewicz, and Stantec use sustainable and intergenerational design strategies to enhance senior living at NewBridge on the Charles. Read more
Feel shelving features thick stainless steel members with polycarbonate shelves. Read more
Knight Wall Systems come prefabricated to accept various cladding material. Read more
Artisan Fire oven creates restaurant-quality pizza at home. Read more
Spirit Song brings warm yet modern design to outdoor furniture. Read more
A-series exceeds 2010 Energy Star standards. Read more
Isis brings large-diameter fans to the high-end residential market. Read more
This office, built in the late 1990s, reflects the values of the California-based firm: speed, frugality, and sustainability. Read more
L.A. modernist architect and founder of the A+D Museum passed away from cancer on July 2 at the age of 54. Read more