A Modest Proposal The Pritzker Architecture Prize is 40 years old. How could it adapt to a changing world? Cathleen McGuigan April 1, 2019 One Comment RECORD editor-in-chief Cathleen McGuigan makes a case for reimagining the Pritzker Architecture Prize.Read More
Crime and Punishment Can architecture make a difference in prison reform? Cathleen McGuigan March 4, 2019 One Comment This month's issue examines civic buildings while also looking at where prisons fit in the context of architecture.Read More
Interview with Frank Gehry on a Milestone Birthday The architect turns 90. Cathleen McGuigan February 27, 2019 4 Comments Frank Gehry talks about his early days, what matters now, and the secret to a long life.Read More
The Past Imperfect How should we confront the tough questions around preservation, adaptive reuse, and the future of place? Cathleen McGuigan February 1, 2019 No Comments RECORD editor-in-chief Cathleen McGuigan considers the restoration of historic buildings.Read More
It Was the Best of Times...and the Worst The profession was roiled by news last year, while new projects exemplified the beauty that architecture has to offer our changing world. Cathleen McGuigan January 2, 2019 One Comment Editor in chief Cathleen McGuigan reflects on the most notable events—and projects—that took place in 2018.Read More
The Ford Foundation’s Renovation Reflects the Future of Its Mission Cathleen McGuigan December 6, 2018 No Comments After two years, Gensler has completed a sensitive, $205-million renovation of Kevin Roche and John Dinkeloo’s landmarked building in New York.Read More
Beyond Eye Candy Photography has become essential to the culture of architecture. Cathleen McGuigan December 4, 2018 No Comments This month's issue examines the importance of photography in the field of architecture.Read More
The #MeToo Movement, One Year Later A new survey from RECORD and ENR gives a snapshot of the experience of sexual harassment in the architecture, engineering, and construction industries. Cathleen McGuigan November 1, 2018 No Comments The architecture profession has been slow to address sexual misconduct. What needs to happen in order for real change to occur?Read More
The Housing Crisis The economy is booming, but the widening gap between what people earn and what they must pay for a home is a severe and growing problem. Cathleen McGuigan October 1, 2018 No Comments This month's issue examines the lack of affordable housing in the U.S. while looking globally for innovative solutions.Read More
Interview with Rosanne Haggerty Cathleen McGuigan Suzanne Stephens October 1, 2018 No Comments The longtime entrepreneur for social causes has developed new strategies for a mounting problem. Read More