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Profiles: Tiffany & Co. NYC Landmark Jewelry Store

CBS Sunday Morning (May 21, 2023) – Tiffany & Co.’s flagship headquarters in New York recently reopened after undergoing a nearly four-year renovation. Correspondent Kelefa Sanneh tours a showcase that is one of the jewels of Manhattan.

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Design: A Tour Of Löyly Public Sauna In Helsinki

Architectural Digest (May 9, 2023) – Today Architectural Digest brings you to Finland’s capital Helsinki to tour Löyly, a remarkable public sauna designed to blend in with nature.

Perched on the city’s rugged coastline, architects Anu Puustinen and Ville Hara designed Löyly to resemble a rock formation on the shore. Sustainability and community are at the heart of this unique space – using only FSC-certified materials to create a unifying holistic environment for current and future generations.

  • Director: Meg Sutton
  • Director of Photography: Hannu Pyyhtiä

Architecture: Innovation At The Top 25 Dutch Firms

photo_credit Laurens Eggen

25 best architecture firms in The Netherlands

Archello (April 24, 2023) – Dutch architecture has long been at the vanguard of experimentation and innovation, pushing the boundaries of design metaphorically and literally. With an extensive chunk of the country situated below sea level, the Dutch have always relied on bold engineering and architectural solutions to adapt to the changing water levels to build habitats.

1. MVRDV

photo_credit Marcel Steinbach
Marcel Steinbach

MVRDV is a globally based architectural firm established in 1993 by Winy Maas, Jacob van Rijs and Nathalie de Vries, with offices in Rotterdam, Shanghai, Paris, Berlin, and New York. 

2. OMA

photo_credit Egbert de Boer
Egbert de Boer

OMA is an internationally renowned architecture and urbanism practice led by eight partners, Rem Koolhas, Reinier de Graaf, Ellen van Loon, Shohei Shigematsu, Iyad Alsaka, Chris van Duijn, Jason Long, and Managing Partner-Architect David Gianotten. With offices in Rotterdam, New York, Hong Kong, Doha and Australia, the practice is currently working on several building projects, including the renovation of Kaufhaus des Westens in Berlin and the Simone Veil Bridge in Bordeaux.

3. UNStudio

photo_credit Eva Bloem
Eva Bloem

UNStudio began as a vision of two young minds, Ben van Berkel and Caroline Bos, who started with a simple drawing board and a pen, sketching their designs for the future. Today, 30 years later, UNStudio operates in over 30 countries with six international offices and a team of over 200 architects and designers who focus on designing spaces that meet human needs. 

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Architecture: A Walking Tour Of New Orleans

Architectural Digest (April 20, 2033): Today on AD, architect Robby Cangelosi leads us on an insightful walking tour of New Orleans, exploring the fascinating history of its neighborhoods and buildings from its origins to the present day.

Cinematic Travel Films: ‘Frames Of Belgium’ (2023)

(Uploaded April 12, 2023) – Brussels, Flemish Brussel, French Bruxelles, city, capital of Belgium. It is located in the valley of the Senne (Flemish: Zenne) River, a small tributary of the Schelde (French: Escaut). Greater Brussels is the country’s largest urban agglomeration. It consists of 19 communes, or municipalities, each with a large measure of administrative autonomy. The largest commune—which, like the greater metropolitan area, is named Brussels—contains the historic core of the city and the so-called “European Quarter,” where the institutions of the European Union (EU) are located.

Greater Brussels officially became the Brussels-Capital Region in 1989, during the federalization of Belgium. Along with the much larger regions of Flanders and Wallonia, the Brussels-Capital Region constitutes one of the country’s three main political divisions. As the seat of the EU, Brussels is known as the “capital of Europe,” and its significance as a centre of international governance and business makes Brussels a true global city—a status shared with such metropolises as New YorkLondonParis, and Tokyo.

Filmed and Edited by: César Hernandez

2022 Views: Architectural Photography Awards List

The Official 2022 Architectural Photography Awards Photo of the Year Shortlist

Alex Nye – Scripps Pier

Scripps Pier in San Diego, CA as photographed by Alex Nye. See more of Alex’s work at AlexNyeArt.com and on Instagram @AlexNyeArt.


Ekansh Goel – Subterranean Ruins

Subterranean Ruins as photographed by Ekansh Goel. See more of Ekansh’s work at studiorecall.in and on Instagram @ekansh_goel.


Gerry O’Leary – Gio Forma (Maraya Concert Hall)

The Maraya Concert Hall as photographed by Gerry O’Leary. Gerry has named this photo “Gio Forma.” See more of Gerry’s work at gerryoleary.com and on Instagram @gerryolearyphotography.


Jason O’Rear – Portal

Entry Portal in Dubai designed by Asif Khan as photographed by Jason O’Rear. See more of Jason’s work at jasonorear.com and on Instagram @jasonorear.


Muhammad Almasri – Dubai Expo’s Kazakhstan Pavilion

Kazakhstan Pavilion at the Dubai Expo as photographed by Muhammad Almasri. See more of Muhammad’s work here or on Instagram @mmalmasri.

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Preview: Architectural Record – April 2023

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Architectural Record (April 2023) – Record Houses showcases eight exceptional residential projects across the United States and farther afield.

Rodolfo Machado and Jorge Silvetti Pay Tribute to the Late Rafael Viñoly

The Viñoly-designed Carrasco International Airport

The founders of Boston-based Machado Silvetti look back on their decades-spanning friendship with the celebrated Uruguayan architect.

Tours: Hassan II Mosque In Casablanca, Morocco (4K)

Travel HDefinition (April 1, 2023) – The Hassan II Mosque or Grande Mosquée Hassan II in Casablanca is the largest mosque in Morocco. It is also the 7th largest mosque in the world.

Video timeline: 0:00 Minaret & Outside 0:50 Prayer hall 4:39 Minaret & Outside

This mosque was completed in 1993 and was named after the previous king of Morocco, King Hassan II (1929-1999). As the largest mosque in Morocco, it has the capacity to allow 105,000 worshippers to gather together for prayer. Among those, 25,000 people can gather inside the interior of the mosque, while the remaining 80,000 can gather in the mosque’s outer courtyard. 

The mosque’s 210m high minaret and was designed by French architect Michel Pinseau. There is a laser installed at the top of the minaret which directs its light towards Mecca.

Skyscraper Architecture: New York City’s Top Styles

Architectural Digest (March 24, 2023) – Michael Wyetzner of Michielli + Wyetzner Architects returns to AD, this time breaking down five of the most common skyscraper styles dotting the New York City skyline. From set back ‘wedding cakes’ to the supertall buildings of the future, Michael gives expert insight on the different skyscraper styles that coalesce into one unforgettable view.

Architectural History: A Tour Of SoHo In New York

Architectural Digest (March 16, 2023) – Architect Nicholas Potts returns for another history-revealing walking tour, this time exploring the ever-evolving look of SoHo in New York City. From stone-mimicking cast-iron details to repurposed mercantile buildings with soaring glass windows, Nick breaks down the surprising history and motivations that led to the distinctive style “South of Houston.”

Check out Nicholas Potts here: Website: https://nicholasgpotts.com/