This blog post was authored by Scott Newman, FAIA, Director, Cooper Robertson; and Erin Flynn, RA, LEED AP, Partner, Cooper Robertson. When designing a contemporary museum building, the exterior can ...

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Exterior panel facades depend on more than material selection. Thoughtful trim detailing can improve visual consistency, constructability, and long-term performance across modern wall assemblies.

While Harvard’s campus boasts myriad architectural styles, very few buildings themselves exhibit multiple architectural styles as dramatically — and beautifully — as the Harvard Art Museums. Nestled ...

Let’s be honest—many of today’s skylines are about as exciting as a bowl of plain oatmeal. Endless rows of glass boxes and concrete rectangles that make you wonder if architects collectively lost ...

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, ...

Architecture is supposed to balance beauty and function, but sometimes designers throw practicality out the window. The ...

A building's façade acts as a first impression of the contents within. Is it chic and minimalist, or bold and expressive? Each year we're seeing more products hit the market that differentiate and ...

Shenzhen Library presents a contemporary architectural design that blends geometric structure, minimalist aesthetics, and functional public space into one modern urban landmark. The layered exterior ...

Navigating snow drifts, social isolation and elephant seals, sci-fi-inspired architect Hugh Broughton is reshaping life at ...