September 2018 Table of Contents

The jury selected six studios from the U.S. and Canada as some of the best examples of architectural investigation taking place in colleges and universities today. Read more

This first-year undergraduate studio at the Cooper Union explored the principles of form and space by starting with Paul Klee's idea that "a drawing is taking a line for a walk." Read more

A University of Arizona undergraduate studio considered how to design large-scale projects for the coastal cities of the future. Read more

A graduate-level University of Texas at Austin studio explored the possibilities for mid-density housing. Read more

This University of Michigan masters-level studio envisioned a new visitor center experience for the campus of the European Organization for Nuclear Research. Read more

This graduate-level studio at the University of Toronto looked at how we can rethink planning guidelines to create resilient infrastructure in coastal communities threatened by rising sea levels. Read more

This iteration of a long-running graduate-level studio at Columbia University's Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation examined how the work of composer Edgard Varèse could be translated into architecture. Read more

Aaron Betsky writes that the Frick Collection’s nip-and-tuck works, but only by a stretch. Read more

The celebrated architect took more than 10,000 photographs early in her career. Now these striking and varied images are giving new insight into her considerable influence. Read more

Practitioners and PR experts weigh in on the benefits of coaching before speaking with the press. Read more

Designed by !Melk, the 9,100-square-foot canopy and event space's sleek shingled skin encases an intricate web of cantilevered glulam trusses and wood frames in West Sacramento, Calif. Read more

This New York–based duo believes in "loose forms, idiosyncratic ornament, [and] irreverent reuse." Read more

Here's what architects and designers should know when selecting the right noise-mitigating finishes for a commercial interior. Read more

Politicians, corporate leaders, and supervisors seem to call all the shots of late, but designers can redirect the narrative through the accumulation of small acts. Read more

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When it comes to learning environments, architects need to go above and beyond. Read more

California’s housing crisis is prompting creative dwelling solutions. Read more

Crafting a new identity, post urban renewal, for Peekskill. Read more

Realistic paths to safer spaces. Read more

The fastest-growing city in America is fueled by sustainable investments. Read more

It's time to accept accountability. Read more

The death of his father opened editor-in-chief Ned Cramer’s eyes to an enormous and growing design challenge: caring for the elderly and people with Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases. Read more

Inspired by sacrifice and resilience, the memorial will honor the nine victims of the 2015 shooting in Charleston, S.C. Read more

Buildings by Perkins+Will, Steven Holl Architects, and HOK were among the winners in this year's awards program that recognizes both built and unbuilt healthcare projects. Read more

The modular system aims to make streets safer and more accessible to pedestrians. Read more

The annual affordable housing awards program recognized two West Coast projects this year. Read more

At this level, the competitors were asked to design a 1,000-square-foot living space that would support four astronauts over a one-year mission on Mars. Read more

Foster + Partners Read more