5 Fascinating Architecture Magazines To Read During Your Lunch Break

Instead of staring at a screen during your lunch break or scrolling endlessly through social media, why not give your eyes a rest and learn something new about the fascinating world of domestic architecture? Whether you’re new to the world of residential design, or you have a lasting interest in a niche area of architectural design, there are subscription publications available for all.

This list will include 5 of the most readable architecture magazines in our opinion, with a diverse range of specialist design areas, fascinating topics and intriguing contemporary updates to cover. Seeking a trustworthy local design team for your next project? Or simply want to learn about how we can improve your commercial services with innovative structural design? Integrated Designs & Associates are the experts to consult.

Read on to discover our list, featured in no particular order.

SelfBuild And Design

If you fancy yourself as somewhat of an architect, or you’ve found inspiration to do some D.I.Y design of your own, SelfBuild And Design Magazine may be of interest. Featured within the pages of this monthly feature are interviews with expert designers, product updates and fascinating case studies. Each subscriber even receives two free tickets to SelfBuild Design shows for the length of their subscription - a real added bonus.

The Architectural Digest

Averaging over 250 pages per regular issue, The Architectural Digest remains one of the most popular magazines on the market within this subgenre. Equally interesting to professional residential architects as well as those studying the craft, this publication is notable for containing plenty of glossy photography from around the world. With additional articles on design, art and much more, The Architectural Digest is available in 5 languages. Take a look at the official website for a preview of what to expect.

Grand Designs Magazine

Accompanying the hit Channel 4 TV show, Grand Designs Magazine is jammed with fascinating content, including photography features and comprehensive lists. The perfect read for anyone who is building, renovating or improving their home, take a look at some past projects from Integrated Designs & Associates for everything from personalised commercial premises to new build homes which prioritise attention-to-detail.

Icon Magazine

Published quarterly and with up to 200 pages per issue, there’s a reason that Icon Magazine remains a firm favourite with residential architects. Issues are often themed around a certain subject or interesting topic, with the recent ‘Nordic Issue’ highlighting everything Scandinavian. Want to read about maximalism, designing with food waste or enjoy an interview with a top international architect? The variety makes Icon Magazine a must-buy.



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