While the symbolic program for a synagogue is distinct, as an iconic structure it lacks the identifiable architectural typology of, say, a Gothic-style cathedral or a domed mosque.
This contemporary sculpture park, located in the hills of Columbia County, New York, serves as a gateway and resting place for a 150-acre visitor center that houses over 80 outdoor installations.
When code prohibited the addition of an entirely new master bedroom suite to this Cold Spring, New York, residence, Jennifer Marsh, of Mowery Marsh Architect, proposed that the client invest in an elegant new bathroom instead.
When the 12-person Manhattan architecture firm, Michael Neumann Architecture, had outgrown its office, a converted two-bedroom apartment, they sought a new space with more room that was close to public transportation and provided natural light and fresh air.
The mere thought of a high-profile architect designing a shop for a well-known fashion designer raises the old question: Will the container dominate the contained—i.e., the clothes?
This 1920s industrial loft adjacent to the elevated High Line pedestrian park has been transformed into a space for living, entertaining, and displaying of contemporary art.
Two distinct volumes clad in concrete, masonry, and glass differentiate public space from private space in this steel-framed residence; both offer views of the surrounding river and mountains.