Browsing: Top Architect

This month, Winy Maas is featured in Czech VOGUE CS, highlighting his collaborative work with students at the Archip – Architectural Institute in Prague on futuristic urban environments and emerging technologies such as drones. He also appears in the latest issue of Shapes, sharing insights on architecture, urban planning, and MVRDV’s projects in Czechia. In these conversations, Winy elaborates on his concept of the “vertical village” — a visionary approach to counter monotonous urban development by promoting vertical housing with diverse typologies, fostering richer, more humane city living. Winy Maas will also present a public talk, “Where Architecture Shapes Development,”…

A Utah-based architecture firm, Sparano + Mooney, is increasingly attracting national attention for its sleek, modern homes nestled in the dramatic landscapes of the Wasatch Mountains. Why It Matters Utah has historically flown under the radar in residential architecture, despite an abundance of breathtaking home sites. Unlike many U.S. cities, Utah’s urban centers sit directly against rugged topography, yet its hillside neighborhoods have often been dominated by conventional suburban designs or McMansions. Sparano + Mooney’s work is redefining what residential architecture in the region can be. Driving the News Their Park City home was recently featured in the New York…

In an era marked by escalating building-material costs and the uncertainty of global tariffs, evidence of a slowdown in the custom-home market is emerging. The National Association of Home Builders recently reported a 3.7% decline in single-family homes under construction compared to last year. Yet, the demand for skilled carpenters, stonemasons, plumbers, and electricians remains robust, and residential construction—including architectural services—is still operating at full tilt. Recognizing this dynamic, Forbes conducted 10 months of rigorous research to produce its second national top-firms list: America’s Best-in-State Residential Architects. The list highlights 400 architecture practices across all 50 states and the District…

Mexico City-based landscape architect Mario Schjetnan and his firm, Grupo de Diseño Urbano (GDU), have been awarded the 2025 Cornelia Hahn Oberlander International Landscape Architecture Prize. Organized by The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF), the biennial prize honors landscape architects who excel at the intersection of design, social engagement, and environmental justice. A Legacy of Visionary Design Schjetnan and GDU were chosen from over 300 nominations by an international jury for their exceptionally creative and courageous work. The award includes $100,000 and two years of public engagement activities to increase visibility for their practice and the broader field of landscape architecture.…

As Zonda’s Elevate Conference returns to Miami this December, industry leaders are exploring how luxury living is evolving. For Whitney Arcaro, Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer, Residential at RXR, the future of luxury is no longer just about high-end finishes or amenities—it’s about connection, personalization, and community. Redefining Luxury Through Experience Arcaro oversees RXR’s residential revenue strategy, integrating development, marketing, operations, and portfolio management across millions of square feet. Since joining RXR in 2017, she has shaped the design and branding of thousands of multifamily units, leveraging insights to create emotionally intelligent, hospitality-driven experiences. She notes a major…

The National Building Museum has announced that renowned architectural historian and curator Barry Bergdoll will receive the 2025 Vincent Scully Prize. The award, carrying a $55,000 prize, recognizes Bergdoll’s extensive contributions to architectural history, education, and curatorial practice. The ceremony will take place on October 22, 2025, at the museum’s Washington, D.C., home. About Barry Bergdoll Bergdoll serves as the Meyer Schapiro Professor of Art History at Columbia University and was the Philip Johnson Chief Curator of Architecture and Design at MoMA from 2007 to 2013. His publications include works on Léon Vaudoyer, Karl Friedrich Schinkel, and Mies van der…