Architectural Record

Must-see exhibitions this month and beyond showcase work Isamu Noguchi, MVRDV, Wenche Selmer, and Studio Gang. Courtesy of SITE / James Wines brnw.ch/21x2x8i

In a neighborhood where skinny houses on narrow lots are the norm, a three-story residence features a long vertical atrium that brings daylight from roof to ground and from front to back. Photo © Félix Michaud brnw.ch/21x2wEw

Navigating the intricate world of waterproofing is crucial for safeguarding commercial buildings. Understanding the unique challenges can help ensure long-lasting protection. Read More: architecturalrecord.com/articles/18155… #ad #WaterProofing #Resilient #Complexity #HenryCompany

Rockefeller Center archivist Christine Roussel’s book delves into the story behind a portrait of ironworkers enjoying a break while sitting more than 800 feet above the city streets. Image courtesy the publisher brnw.ch/21x2v15

The highly contested Paris landmark, which will principally contain office space, is set to open next spring. Photo by Vernerie Yann/Shutterstock brnw.ch/21x2uUL

The seasonal New York theater troupe's permanent new venue is a prefabricated laminated-timber structure perched high above the Hudson River. Photo © Jason O' Rear brnw.ch/21x2uIV

Architect Moshe Safdie and Rod Bigelow, executive director of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, join the podcast to discuss the Bentonville, Arkansas, museum's upcoming expansion. Photo © Tim Hursley brnw.ch/21x2t2H

The four-day event returns to “America’s Finest City” for the first time since 2003. Photo by LucioF, WIkimedia Commons. This article is sponsored by ASI. brnw.ch/21x2sW3

Suzanne Stephens visits the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute's new Condé M. Nast Galleries, designed by Peterson Rich Office. Photo © Anna-Marie Kellen / The Metropolitan Museum of Art brnw.ch/21x2sHB

The firm pays homage to the neighboring Frye Art Museum with a system of resident-controlled sliding screens—printed with works from the institution—that change the look of the facade daily. Photo © Kevin Scott brnw.ch/21x2swI

In 1984, RECORD published an extensive essay by architecture critic Ada Louise Huxtable about the skyscraper. Image © Architectural Record, January 1984 brnw.ch/21x2qQ6

Simplex Architecture's YP Building features a series of stepped terraces unified by a gridded facade of stone panels. Photo © Kyungsub Shin ⁠ brnw.ch/21x2qHX

CIBC's new headquarters complex links two sites split by a busy rail corridor. Photo © Doublespace Photography brnw.ch/21x2qj2

As buildings become tighter, managing moisture is crucial. Effective vapor retarders minimize moisture migration and enhance insulation. Read More: architecturalrecord.com/articles/18140… @Reef_Industries #ad #VaporBarriers #ControlMoisture #BuildingDesigns

In architecture, every material speaks volumes. As we face evolving challenges, the focus must be on resilient, sustainable options that inspire and endure. Read More: architecturalrecord.com/articles/18122… #ad #TimberTech #Architecture #ResilientDecking

Planted outdoor spaces zigzag up the facades of an office building for the developer of TikTok. Photo © Yihuai Photography Studio brnw.ch/21x2o5Z

As the Colombian capital continues to grow, a 16-story educational tower signals a shift toward a denser urban fabric. Photo © Bé Estudio brnw.ch/21x2mAj

The firm, celebrating its 50th anniversary, devised an arched curtain wall to create depth and shadow. Image © Binyan brnw.ch/21x2mhj

A pair of diagrid structures for Sany Irootech hover over a shaded plaza, integrating landscape, seismic resilience, and flexible interiors. Photo © Dave Burk / SOM brnw.ch/21x2lqu

Wrapped in aluminum panels, the multiuse performance space is both a first for New York's Rochester Institute of Technology and for the Los Angeles–based architect. Photo © Iwan Baan brnw.ch/21x2l9g