Unwrapped Interiors: A Case for Material Authenticity and Clarity
Otaku Cafe / shell+core. Image © Bianca Studio When designing a space—whether at the scale of interiors, architecture, or infrastructure—materiality is a central concern. Beyond…
The Colonial Legacy of Concrete in the Global South
Guha / Realrich Architecture Workshop. Image © Eric Dinardi Concrete towers dominate the skylines of Asian and African cities – looming edifices embodying development. With…
Michan Architecture Transforms a Mid-Century Apartment Building in Mexico City
✕ In 2021, the Mexico City–based architect Isaac Michan received a commission to radically transform a functionalist apartment block in the well-heeled neighborhood of La…
A Swiss Startup Reinvents Concrete Flooring with Gothic-Inspired Engineering
✕ Imagine fully demountable, prefabricated concrete floors that reduce emissions by two-thirds and are beautiful to boot. This is what Swiss company Vaulted claims to…
A 100-foot-tall Vertical Mausoleum Rises at L.A.’s Landmark Hollywood Forever Cemetery
✕ From the La Brea Tar Pitts to the Watts Towers to a venue that both cremates the deceased and offers outdoor screenings of Shrek…
