Sprawling and low-slung, the Thorne Residence is replete with nods to the region’s history—from hot-dip galvanized steel to sooty charred-wood cladding.
Eero Saarinen's striking 1959 chancery—one of three buildings in Europe by the architect—now houses offices, a multifunction event space, cafe, and restaurants thanks to Atelier Oslo and Lundhagem.
RECORD explores recent works by architects who restore, reclad, and reuse existing buildings to accommodate contemporary context, expanded capacity, or reimagined function.
The Los Angeles–based firm convinced its client to reuse the bones of a WWII-era relic in the San Fernando Valley for the home of the Victory Wellness Center.
Long, linear, and devoid of visual boundaries, the enchanting floating arts center is one of multiple commissions by the Japanese architect in the Bailuwan development.