One simple pendant light, five completely different spaces. From cozy bedrooms to sleek kitchens, this versatile design proves that great lighting doesn’t just fit in, it transforms the room. Designed by Bellucci Mazzoni for Italian lighting brand KARMAN, the Asso lamp brings a warm, modern glow wherever it goes. If you’ve been looking for inspiration, these spaces might spark your next upgrade.

Richärd Kennedy Architects is a Phoenix-based architecture and interior design firm known for its impressive portfolio of exquisite public-facing projects that elevate design standards across higher education and civic architecture. Originally founded in 1996 as richärd+bauer architecture, the practice is now led by Founding Partners James Richärd and Steve Kennedy, supported by a team of fourteen architects, designers, and staff. In this episode of Archinect’s "How To Get A Job At ____" series, we speak with Richärd, Kennedy, Principals Lee Swanson and Andrew Timberg, and Senior Associate Karl Eicher about the firm’s hiring process, what they value in potential candidates, and how applicants can make a strong impression during interviews.

Welcome to Babel, not your average hotel, and definitely not your typical tourist trap. Nestled in the jungly heart of Tulum, this striking pink-toned structure is a game-changer for architecture, sustainability, and how we think about living with nature instead of just on top of it.

Welcome to Archinect City Guide, a new series that explores cities around the world through the eyes of architects. While there’s no shortage of travel guides out there, this series offers something different: A look at the favorite places — cafés, bookstores, parks, dive bars, side streets, and more — that inspire and energize the architects we admire. Think of it as a design-minded lens on urban life, curated by those who help shape it. We’re kicking things off in Boston with Eric Höweler, Founding Partner of award-winning firm Höweler + Yoon and Professor of Architecture at the Harvard Graduate School of Design. Are you a Boston local with your own go-to spots? Or have a city you think we should cover next? Share your thoughts, suggestions, and favorite places in the comments.