Architecture & Design

People damaged historic buildings in the aftermath of protest. Let’s not mourn. Instead, think about the values and stories we tell with our architecture.

An urban planner reflects on how Philadelphia’s street design, transit and neighborhoods could change as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Before COVID-19, the 1918 pandemic changed our world and with it, home design. This is how a century-old pandemic inspired the modern bathroom.

In Philadelphia, designers are responding to the coronavirus pandemic with new ideas — and urgent questions about engaging with community while public life is on hold.

The Brutalist structure was once considered revolutionary.

Facing a shortage of face masks, health care workers go to DIYers and designers for help. Philadelphia launches task force to set mask-making standards.

A future “sanctuary” on Philadelphia’s Parkway will be devoted to the famed mobile artist and his artistic family.

That structure is now on the verge of collapse in the face of indecision by local and state officials.

Atlantic City's mayor wants to demolish the former Trump Plaza Hotel & Casino.

The developer of the Laurel, Southern Land Company, will dismantle and painstakingly reconstruct a Rittenhouse landmark.

Philadelphia is changing rapidly. How can we design smarter, more equitably, and more beautifully to improve the quality of life of our city’s residents?

PlanPhilly’s look back at 2019 focuses on changes in renter’s rights, preservation policy, and exclusionary planning.

Republican Councilmember Brian O’Neill lost his battle to ban all roof decks and limit the height of homes in his Far Northeast Philadelphia district.

A bill expected to pass City Council aims to stem demolitions of historic buildings.

NYC lawmakers are poised to adopt legislation requiring “bird-friendly” glass on all new construction to cut down on the thousands of birds who die flying into the buildings.