One Za'abeel—designed by Japan's oldest architecture firm, Nikken Sekkei—raises the bar in a city full of pastiche towers.

A carefully considered response to its urban context, 8 Bishopsgate's stepped and subtly rotated volumes preserve views of historic sites.

Foster + Partners' commercial tower on New York's fanciest boulevard combines old-school grandeur with flexible function.

L'Observatoire International's lighting scheme for the Pelli Clarke & Partners–designed Mori JP Tower employs curves, lines, and gradients to elegant effect.

Six thousand LEDs illuminate this SOM–designed tower, emphasizing its sweeping facade.

Overseen by HENN, the two-phase renovation of the landmark-listed HVB headquarters was executed with surgical precision and a keen eye toward energy efficiency and waste reduction.

An aging, low-slung Bay Area office complex is stripped down and resuscitated with a beguiling new facade and lushly planted central courtyard.

Clever design decisions accommodate aging-in-place for a miniscule residential bathroom.

The newly expanded Starlight Park boasts a lavatory that pushes against expectations of public facilities.

RECORD showcases four Kitchen & Bath projects that stand apart through their deft navigation of limited footprints and use of thoughtful and utilitarian materials.