Frank Lloyd Wright in Japan

Exploring the famed architect’s work on the occasion of his 150th birthday

As one stands in the lobby of Tokyo’s Imperial Hotel, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, light streams in through the windows. The hotel was completed in 1923—and demolished entirely in 1968, but where we stand is not a time machine. The experience, with original floor below, and glowing geometric columns around, made out of terra cotta and stone, can be found at Meiji–Mura, an open-air …

Universal Design Studio’s Frieze London Architecture

A new entryway and restaurant reconfigurations at the art fair's pop-up home

As the art world shifted its attention to London last week, and descended upon the Frieze London art fair, many guests casually walked through the doors without considering the structure itself. For the fourth year in a row, design and architectural firm Universal Design Studio helmed the project. Also known for their work at Stockholm’s recently opened At Six design hotel and the Ace Hotel …

WATG + Wimberly Interiors Host The Great Architectural Bake-Off

Cakes in the shapes of some of the world's most iconic buildings and monuments

It’s Archtober—NYC’s annual celebration of architecture—and this week held the second annual installment of one of our favorite design competitions: WATG + Wimberly Interiors‘ Great Architectural Bake-Off. Last year we were on hand to judge; this year we were present to admire while many renowned names in architecture and design baked off. As one would expect, the goal here is to recreate an iconic building …