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Architectural Record Design Vanguard Architects

Architectural Record’s annual Design Vanguard issue brings together the architects who are already doing some of the most innovative work in the field and will lead the profession in the future. They are the firms at the forefront of design and the architects are the ones to watch.

Design Vanguard began in Architectural Record in 2000 with the intention of spotlighting the future stars of the profession. Vanguard architects are selected by a panel of professionals including deans of architecture and critics from around the country after they reviewed design portfolios.

Design Vanguard 2012

Design Vanguard 2012
By necessity, young architects do whatever is needed to keep themselves going and pay the bills—teach, serve as general contractors on small projects, fabricate lighting fixtures and furniture, and chase after jobs no matter how far away. It’s a tough way of working. But the ad hoc nature of such emerging practices keeps them nimble, which is especially valuable in an age of challenging economics and limited resources. Some of this year’s Design Vanguard firms aren’t waiting for clients to approach them, but are initiating projects and serving in multiple capacities—as designer, developer, contractor, consultant. Others have set up satellite offices in distant places, even if their firms are small. Blurring roles, disciplines, and national boundaries is all part of the young architect’s kit of survival strategies these days. —Clifford A. Pearson

Pictured: Urbanprem Minamiaoyama, Tokyo, by Yuko Nagayama & Associates; Photo © Daici Ano

Past Awards

Design Vanguard 2011
Design Vanguard 2010
Design Vanguard 2009
Design Vanguard 2008
Design Vanguard 2007
Design Vanguard 2006
Design Vanguard 2005
Design Vanguard 2004
Design Vanguard 2003
Design Vanguard 2002
Design Vanguard 2001
Design Vanguard 2000

Collections – Design Vanguard

Record Design Vanguard Past Issues

Now available online a 5 issue collection of RECORD’s Design Vanguard issues spanning 2003-2007.

RECORD’s Design Vanguard; annual selection of the world’s top emerging designers. With each issue RECORD finds a diverse group of firms that are committed to making architecture count.

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