Ian Volner

With his elegant suits and trademark round black glasses, Philip Johnson, a witty, wealthy, and well-connected architect, was for many years the most powerful figure in the society and politics of his profession. This impressively illustrated book traces his seven decades of larger-than-life influence, innovation, and controversy in the realm of architecture and beyond. Hundreds of images and documents, many...

This award-winning lighting design master shows how the art of illumination can elevate interiors and exteriors with captivating, brilliant beauty. Featuring collaborations with top architects and designers, including AD100 talents Ashe Leandro, Gil Schafer, Steven Gambrel, and Kelly Behun, these pages highlight the impact of Orsman's vision. Readers will see how meticulous design and subtle decisions enhance and embrace some...

During his campaign for the presidency, one of Donald Trump's signature promises was that he would build a "great great wall" on the border between the US and Mexico, and Mexico was going to pay for it. A year and a half into his term, with only a few prototype segments erected, the wall is the 2,000-mile, multibillion-dollar elephant in...