Architectural magazines are a source of great inspiration for many budding architects, designers and artists alike. Architectural magazines not only decimate information but also catch the newest trends, and styles and showcase data on future architectural designs and trends for all students of architecture to learn from. Plus, we all know aesthetically pleasing architecture is soothing for our eyes. Let’s have a look at the 11 most popular architectural magazines, acclaimed globally, which are known for their international readership and editorial excellence.
1. Architectural Digest
The magazine was launched in 1920, Architectural digest was published by Condé Nast. This magazine covers luxurious apartments/residential spaces and other interiors. It also touches upon travel and art briefly, the magazine has editions in different countries such as China, Russia, France, Germany, India, Spain, Mexico, and Middle East. Architectural Digest now has a budding youtube channel and social media handles to invoke great interest amongst its readers. It is a dynamic monthly publication showcasing global architectural trends, inventive approaches, artistic residences, inspiring designs, cultural decor, and travel, this magazine targets design-conscious readers. The eagerly awaited annual AD100 list is a highlight, featuring influential figures in the international realms of architecture and interior design.
2. ArchDaily
This is a digital magazine, has a website and a blog that operates from Chile, South America. This was created in 2008, to cover the gaps that existed in the digital world regarding architecture. The magazine highlights the newest trends in architecture and design and showcases a variety of opinions, projects, interviews, events, exhibitions from architects from all around the world.
3. Dezeen, Architectural Magazine
Dezeen is one of the most influential and trendsetting magazines for architects and students alike. It is a great platform for any design related queries that one might have. The magazine not just provides information regarding trends, news on architecture and design but also films and documentaries on it, alongside opportunities within the sector for anybody who is seeking. Dezeen presents a visual treat and holistic understanding of such a vast subject together on its online platform.
4. Domus
It was founded by Gio Ponti in 1928, it is a great voice for contemporary and cutting edge design, it gained great momentum in the 1980s. The magazine is based out of Milan, Italy, which showcases great coverage over new projects, design studios, and established architects and artists. The 10x10x10 project was initiated by Domus, where each year from 2018 to 2028, a distinct influential architect assumes the role of guest editor for the year’s 10 issues. Michele De Lucchi, Winy Maas, and David Chipperfield served as guest editors in 2018, 2019, and 2020, respectively.
5. Indian Architect and Builder
This magazine’s headquarters is based out of Mumbai, India, with most architects and designers subscribing to this magazine to learn about the new and emerging trends in Indian architecture. There is a strong linkage between Indian architecture and International architectural trends. The magazine has over 29 years of experience in showcasing critical content on architecture and design in the Indian context. Operating under Jasubhai Media, Indian Architect & Builder (IA&B) stands as one of India’s longest-standing architectural publications. Engaging in a spectrum of events and initiatives, IA&B actively champions the promotion and development of concepts and issues in architecture and design. This commitment extends to exploring the diverse facets of the design world, including its people, places, and the progressive developments associated with it.
6. Dwell
This magazine operates out of San Francisco, United States of America. It touches upon the lesser-known aspects of architecture such as the interiors rather than the exteriors as most magazines do. It focuses on sustainable living and states the current trends within the world of architecture and design. It is a great magazine for home dwellers who are looking at renovating or rebuilding their spaces into a more sustainable structure, it has all the right suggestions to give one.
7. Icon
Published in 2003 by publishing director Daren Newton, ICON magazine is a British publication focused on architecture and design. This map focuses on the cultural impacts on architecture and design, reflected in their series of interviews, analysis, articles tracing the influence of global movements on art, architecture and design. It focuses on the audience in Europe, and other regions of Asia and Africa, showcasing a blend between art, architecture and even fashion.
8. Detail Magazine
This magazine is published in German and English and is just as the name suggests, a magazine that simply covers details of architecture and design that other publications may have missed out on. Every issue has a focussed theme that is studied in depth with articles, projects and event coverage. International projects are covered with technical images and high quality photographs. Green, is one of their issues that they put out each year focussing on sustainability and sustainable living as the theme. It is one of the best professional publications that is largely useful for anyone keeping a track on what’s happening in the realm of architecture.
9. Architecture + Design
An Indian publication, it is Bruda Media’s oldest legacy publication that launched its swanky website in the year 2020. For the last 30 plus years the magazine has been educating its masses on Indian and International architecture and design. It provides great insights into the business of constructing homes and other livable spaces, it also provides the voices of many renowned architects and artists working within the field of architecture and design such as Pritzker awardee B V Doshi, Raj Rewal, Le Corbusier, Christopher Charles Benninger, Charles Correa, C.P Kukreja, Zaha Hadid, Rem Koolhaas, Hafeez Contractor, Sanjay Puri, Sourabh Gupta, and others.
10. The Architectural Review
This magazine covers the built environment in all its glory including landscape design,building constructions, interior design, sustainable way of living, etc. It is a favourite amongst professionals within the field of architecture with over 13,000 readership yearly.It not only covers the national and local news regarding architecture but emerging architectural trends across the global and architectural theory too.
11. Frame
Established in the Netherlands in 1977 which is known for its captivating design style and unique visual aesthetics that it provides to its readers. It focusses on institutional contemporary designs including public spaces such as boutiques, hotels, restaurants, bars, etc. Additionally, Frame Publishers releases specialized monographs and books dedicated to the realm of commercial interior design.
There are many more magazines that were once print publications and have now evolved into great digital publications for the ease of their readers. Each magazine covers a diverse subject within architecture and design, giving its readers a fresh and larger perspective. With every word and photograph lies the great narrative that shapes the minds of many architects, these are a few dynamic magazines that one can rely on for their daily dose of architecture and design inspirations.
