Cities and Culture A look at innovative architecture—and an artist’s take on the cycles of urban growth. Cathleen McGuigan December 1, 2017 No Comments RECORD examines the intersection of art and architecture. Read More
Go to the Head of the Class RECORD explores new collegiate architecture and how it reflects the innovative programs and shifting priorities of academia. Cathleen McGuigan November 1, 2017 No Comments New buildings for colleges and universities reflect shifting priorities in academia.Read More
Shelter from the Storm Architects must continue to explore new forms for urban living. Cathleen McGuigan October 1, 2017 No Comments Demographers may be right about a downward slide in certain cities, but urban areas remain powerful magnets. Read More
Equal Opportunity Gender bias seems even more deeply entrenched in the tech industry than in architecture. Cathleen McGuigan September 1, 2017 No Comments Earlier this summer, an online firestorm broke out when a controversial memo written by a Google employee went viral.Read More
Man and Nature While the struggle continues to slow the rate of environmental degradation, sensitive architecture can help connect us to the land. Cathleen McGuigan August 1, 2017 No Comments There are few places on the planet untouched by man.Read More
What It Means to Be Modern Contemporary architecture should engage the moment without forgetting history. Cathleen McGuigan July 1, 2017 No Comments For an architect born in the 19th century, Frank Lloyd Wright was modern in ways that still seem surprising.Read More
Being There If you can get inside, houses by great architects usually defy your expectations. Cathleen McGuigan June 1, 2017 No Comments RECORD dispatched writers who went from Santiago to Seattle to report on the projects included in this month’s issue, our annual collection of Record Houses.Read More
High Times Skyscrapers continue to capture the imagination of architects, who are finding more freedom to innovate and enliven the skylines of our cities. Cathleen McGuigan May 1, 2017 No Comments Rapid urbanization and the increased densification of cities is pushing high-rise construction to new heights.Read More
Architecture and the Future of the Public Realm As cities plan soft infrastructure, designers have an important role to play. Cathleen McGuigan April 1, 2017 No Comments This month, we’re exploring projects that make a significant contribution to the public realm of cities and neighborhoods.Read More
Everyone’s a Winner! As architecture and design awards proliferate, how much do all these honors matter? Cathleen McGuigan March 1, 2017 One Comment In architecture, it’s always awards season.Read More