Traditionally, architecture's role has been to create a barrier between inhabitants and the elements, providing protection and security. Even with material and technological advances over time, this ...

At GWWO, the evaluation of the building envelope starts early in the design process. We believe that an interdisciplinary approach to design is inclusive of building systems and is essential to ...

From the gold envelopes' design process to its secretive delivery operation, we get the scoop on the sealed packages containing the Academy's best kept secret -- the winners. By Alexa Girkout Charlize ...

One possible explanation for the backstage confusion that led to the epic screw-up of the Best Picture envelopes at Sunday’s Academy Awards: the new design for the envelopes themselves. The dark red ...

More than 70 years after its birth, the popularity of mid-century modern design and architecture shows no signs of abating. This overview by Penny Sparke kicks off our series about the movement.

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. HOLLYWOOD, California (CNN) — The shining ...

The shining Oscar statuette is a celebrated symbol of the Academy Awards, but there is another icon on the Oscars scene. Weighing a quarter of a pound and seen by millions of viewers around the world, ...