Journal

When Luis Barragán passed away in 1988, he left more than a legacy of geometric buildings and colorful spaces behind. His work continuously explored how to perfect a relationship between art and architecture. Today, his creations are intimate spaces that allow individuals to reflect on life in an almost spiritual surrounding.

Pakistan's first female architect intended to retire nearly two decades ago, but humanitarian crises and rising inequality brought Yasmeen Lari back into the practice to help shape a more prosperous future for her country. Explore one of the brilliant essays from The Ideal City.

The pandemic has dramatically changed the ways humanity lives and works. The almost universal introduction of 'working from home' has created a gaping crater between the quality of life in cities and how we want to interact with the buildings. Two Henning Larsen architects discuss how the future of architecture and design might be reshaped in a post-pandemic world.

Robin Chase’s work has reshaped mobility in cities and our understanding of how we can share resources. Offering a compelling vision for a greener and more multimodal future of transportation, she hopes to deliver more value to the lives of many through a communal ethos.

There is a mass migration to China's countryside after decades of urbanization, a reversal of reform is bringing newfound prosperity to the hinterlands. With economic opportunities come new architectural possibilities, which is making the mountains and fields of China some of the most exciting parts of the world for architecture and design.

Over the course of two decades, Ho Chi Minh has experienced an unprecedented population rise. In a bid to say true to its architectural heritage, slim and vertical facades have been transforming neighborhoods. Kientruc O architects display a stunning example of how thoughtful design can provide vital alternatives in the most modest of spaces.