Surveying the last 12 issues, RECORD editors present a dozen “class favorites”—top projects of the year, split among a smattering of superlatives. Flip through our top picks, including office, retail, lighting, humanitarian, and mixed-use projects, and read more about each one by clicking the building name.
Looking back at the projects covered in Architectural Record during 2015, the editors have selected five pavilions—places intended for contemplation, meditation, and reflection—that thoughtfully consider both context and programmatic needs.
While 2015 may be drawing to a close, Jazz at Lincoln Center (JALC) is just getting into the swing of things. Last Thursday evening, the Manhattan performing arts complex cut the ribbon on a multi-million dollar lobby renovation—rechristened the Mica and Ahmet Ertegun Atrium—in a star-spangled holiday celebration.
Seven architectural firms are contending for the commission to design the Barack Obama Presidential Center, to be built in either Washington Park or Jackson Park on the South Side of Chicago.
These fine and performing arts centers by Rem Koolhaas, Bureau V, MAD, Thomas Phifer and Partners, Zaha Hadid, SOM, Renzo Piano, Tadao Ando, and Carme Pinós earned their places in our year-end roundup.
Government officials in Japan have selected Kengo Kuma’s plan for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Stadium. The architect submitted the winning proposal along with construction and support firms Taisei Corp. and Azusa Sekkei Co.
From Spain to Japan and California to New York, the ten best houses covered by Architectural Record this year bring elegance and innovation to the art of residential architecture.
Lincoln Center spent more than $1 billion on a series of renovations by Diller Scofido + Renfro, while leaving two of its largest buildings untouched. Now it plans to spend $500 million to renovate the interior of David Geffen Hall.
The Japan Sport Council has revealed two new designs for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic stadium. The council did not identify the architects' offices behind the proposals, which are being referred to as A and B, but plans to select the winner this month.