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Architecture Magazines

American Architect and Architecture

1876-1938

New York: American Architect and Architecture

Enormous number of issues about the cutting edge of architecture, not always within the U.S. Scanned from microfilm, so photo quality is diminished.

Architectural Digest

Architectural Digest Magazine Website

2015-2019

1960s-2000s

Conde Nast, NY

Each image on this page opens an entire volume, with several months’ issues. Volume dates appear to range from the late 1960s to at least 2005. Unfortunately, it is necessary to open a volume to see its year.
Architectural Digest Magazine has the subtitle “the International design authority”. “Architectural Digest is a vibrant monthly celebration of international design talents, innovative homes and products, inspiring decorating ideas, culture, and travel. Launched in 1920 as a California trade quarterly, the magazine evolved over the years, increasing in frequency and broadening in scope until it became the byword for living well.” – Architectural Digest website.

Architectural Record Magazine

Architectural Record Website

Issues 1891-2015

NY: BNP Media

“U.S. based monthly dedicated to architecture and interior design. It is widely-recognized as an important historical record of the unfolding debates in architectural practice, history and criticism in the 20th-century United States.” – Wikipedia.

The Architectural Review

1896-1928

UK: Architectural Review

A British journal, focusing mostly on historic buildings and features. Scanned from microfilm.

Architecture MN Magazine

Architecture MN Magazine Website

Issues 2011 – 2020

Minneapolis: American Institute of Architects Minnesota

“Coverage of design-rich cultural events and activities, visits to architecture studios, architectural travel photography, in-depth conversations with Minnesota movers and shakers, and beautifully illustrated feature articles on the latest notable buildings designed by AIA Minnesota member architects.” – Website.

Arts & Crafts Homes and the Revival

Arts & Crafts Homes and the Revival Magazine Website

2006-2011

Massachusetts: Cruz Bay

“Arts & Crafts Homes inspires those building, renovating, or furnishing a home in the Arts & Crafts spirit, and celebrates the revival of quality and craftsmanship. ” – Publisher.

Atomic Ranch

2008-2014

Oregon: Atomic Ranch

“Midcentury marvels”. Homes and furniture designed in the mid-20th century.

Canadian Architect

2008- Present

Toronto: Canadian Architect

Magazine for architects in Canada, with lots of articles about creative new projects, with great photos.

Cosmopolitan Home Grand Rapids

Cosmopolitan Home Grand Rapids Magazine Website

2017 – Present

Grand Rapids, Michigan: Newview

“Cosmopolitan Home brings the area’s most beautiful spaces and talented home professionals to readers throughout West Michigan. Professional photography, award-winning design and insightful editorial help respected industry leaders share their talents and knowledge with a high-end group of consumers.” -Publisher

DA

2005-2022

Denmark: Velux Group

“Daylight in Architecture”. “Since the VELUX Group started in 1941, our business has been closely linked to building design, focusing on daylight and fresh air as providers of better living conditions in people’s everyday lives.”

Dwell Magazine

Dwell Magazine Website

2000-2011

U.S.: Dwell Media

“Dwell is the first and only magazine to explore both the interiors and the exteriors of modern home design in a stylish, yet accessible way. With focus on a new modernistic approach to home design that offers identity, creativity and harmony. ” – Publisher.

Early Homes Magazine

2004-2010

U.S.

“Early Homes is a biannual special edition that focuses on the period 1690—1850 and it’s revivals, including Colonial and Neoclassical design. Each issue contains lavish photos and plenty of product sources.” – Early Homes Magazine.

FC&A

FC&A Magazine Website

2012-2020

UK: Cross Platform Media

“Future Constructor & Architect”. Covers innovative designs (exterior and interior) as well as issues encountered by builders, advice for builders, new equipment available, etc.

Green Home Magazine

2015 – 2016

South Africa: Alive to Green

“Green Home Magazine is the home of all things smart and green – promoting self-sufficiency, heightened awareness and appreciation, consumer empowerment, holistic health and living.” – Publisher.

I-Build

I-Build Magazine Website

2014-2020

UK: Cross Platform Media

I-Build appears to be mainly concerned with self-build homes and home renovation.

InDesign Architecture Asia Pacific Magazine Collection

Indesign Media Website

Issues 2009 – Present

Buckingham St Surry Hills, NSW Australia: InDesign Media

This link has a variety of architecture and interior design magazines produced by the publisher InDesign Media. Some of the magazines, such as “Architecture & Design” and “Infolink Building Products News” are complete versions; and other titles are “Preview” editions that are shortened versions of the print magazine.

INEX

INEX Magazine Website

2013-2020

UK: Cross Platform Media

INEX appears to be about all aspects of interior and landscape design.

Landscape

Landscape Institute Website

2012- Present

UK: Landscape Institute

“Landscape is the quarterly journal of the Landscape Institute (LI), the chartered body for the landscape profession.”

Log Home Living Magazine

Log Home Living Magazine Website

1984-2011

U.S.: Active Interest Media

“Log Home Living Magazine is the comprehensive authority for planning, building and living the log home dream. Each issue showcases a range of beautiful homes, and conveys a wealth of practical information on construction, design, maintenance, trends and decor. Log Home Living is inspirational and fun- always providing outstanding information and encouragement.” – Publisher.

MODUS Asia-Pacific Edition

2011-2020

UK: RICS

Magazine for chartered surveyors worldwide. Seems to cover city planning, infrastructure, sustainable building, the construction industry.

Passive House Plus Magazine

2010-2017?

Ireland

Perfect Homes International Magazines PDF

Perfect Homes International Magazine Website

2018 – Present

Malaga, Spain: ClearVision Media

“Perfect Homes Magazine is an inviting, informative and influential resource for those interested in real estate and property investments. Designed for those who enjoy the finer things in life this publication is the ultimate source of information for those looking to purchase exceptional properties from around the world.” – Publisher.

PRC

2012- Present

Hong Kong: ROF Media

“Pacific Rim Construction”. Articles about creative new projects.

PSBJ

PSBJ Magazine Website

2012-2020

UK: Cross Platform Media

“Public Sector Build Journal. Healthcare, Education, Housing, Leisure.”

SEAB: Southeast Asia Building Magazine

SEAB: Southeast Asia Building Magazine Website

Issues 2015 – Present

Singapore: Tradelink Media

“Southeast Asia Building (SEAB), published bi-monthly since 1974, is a Singapore-based trade magazine devoted to Architecture, Interior Design, Landscaping and M&E Engineering. SEAB is a free building trade journal circulated to more than 110,000 building professionals across Asia Pacific region. We aim to deliver concise, well-balanced reports which include industry news, project reports, product / technological updates, to our readers.” – Website.

Collection of American Historic Periodicals on Architecture & Urban Planning

Architecture & Urban Planning Periodicals 1899-1918

This free online collection at Hathi Trust contains numerous issues of many titles related to architecture and urban planning, and also coverage of transportation networks and urban infrastructure.

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