September 2020 Table of Contents

The new education building for the Illinois Institute of Technology blends old and new with Miesian geometries with an inflated ETFE envelope. Read more

A residential building in Covent Garden nods to the past while embracing contemporary realities. Read more

An airport fuses nature and hyperefficiency to improve the travel experience, while also welcoming its local neighbors. Read more

A mixed-use hub in Copenhagen balances the energy of Tivoli Gardens with the restraint of Danish Modernism. Read more

A museum of local culture in Southeastern China doubles as a pedestrian river crossing. Read more

Art and nature commingle in a private museum on an exurban Maryland estate. Read more

An urban library, built smartly around a light-rail line, defies convention to create a welcoming space for visitors. Read more

The Cass Gilbert–designed landmark received the first thorough restoration in its 116-year history. Read more

Learn how architects can claim a tax credit for achieving a relatively moderate standard for energy efficiency design. Read more

Amid the pandemic, economic crash, and social justice outcries awaits a collision that will reveal new questions for the design profession, writes the renowned educator, researcher, and current dean of the University of Washington's College of Built Environments. Read more

This year's program recognized 10 thoughtfully conceived and well executed projects in the U.S. and U.K. Read more

This socially ambitious young firm is bringing research and a keen eye for design to issues like the housing crisis. Read more

Located in the Bronx, the eight-story building provides the community with 62 affordable senior apartments. Read more

This light-filled farm-to-table restaurant and brewery in Toronto serves as a flexible community hub and brings new life to a former grocery store. Read more

The community-focused redesign and redevelopment of a 9 acres site in Grand Rapids, Mich. Read more

Inclusion and connection are important in all spaces. Read more

Julian Abele, an early 20th century African American architect, is finally getting his due. Read more

Incorporating schools into mixed-use urban developments can benefit the classroom, community, and city. Read more

While some architecture schools are making strides, there are still many barriers for less privileged students. Read more

New challenges and renewed commitments mark this school year. Read more

The escalating devastation of climate change doesn't affect all communities equally—it is far worse for those already vulnerable after decades of inequitable planning. Read more