Architectural Glazing has long been an important expressive tool which, when selected and detailed thoughtfully, can contribute to the successful transformation of architectural concepts to reality. A ...

Qbiss Notch, a new design edition developed by Pininfarina for Trimo's Qbiss façade system, has received the Red Dot Design Award. Based on Trimo's Qbiss façade technology, the project introduces ...

Jon McCormack's new book celebrates the whorls, hexagons, and half-moons that appear in the world all around us. A 400-million-year-old ammonite cross-section reveals an interior world of remarkable ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Amanda Lauren writes about interior design and real estate. As the seasons shift, so do the ways designers think about interiors.

Prada has transformed its Fifth Avenue facade with a bespoke, temporary skin. As reported, Prada bought 724 Fifth Avenue, site of its New York flagship, and the building next door at 720 Fifth Avenue, ...

The Facade Pattern is a structural design pattern that provides a simplified interface to a complex subsystem of classes, libraries, or frameworks. It hides the complexity of the underlying system and ...

Gone are the days when prefabricated concrete meant compromise. Today, it’s pushing the boundaries of design and performance. We’re seeing firsthand how precast systems have evolved far beyond basic, ...

Serverless is an architectural style that succeeds only when paired with intentional design patterns. Event-driven approaches often provide simpler, more resilient solutions than overused ...

In 2026, AN’s Facades+ conference series will take place in 15 North American cities, including San Francisco, Atlanta, Dallas, New York, Las Vegas, and Monterrey, Mexico. In each location, attendees ...

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The mirror spider can rapidly shift a patchwork of minuscule reflective plates underneath its abdomen’s outer surface, altering the pattern of mirrorlike flashes. This uncommon display comes from ...