{"product_id":"out-there-new-architecture-across-america","title":"Out There: New Architecture Across America","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOut There \u003c\/em\u003eis a critical survey of 50 architectural firms working across America's regional cities and small towns. These practitioners operate at every scale and with all building types, weaving a rich architectural tapestry that reflects the breadth and diversity of the American landscape. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach day, architects across the United States are busy planning and constructing individual homes, public buildings and civic spaces rooted in local culture and context. Yet, to many, the perception prevails that American architecture is driven largely by the traditional centres of power on the East and West coasts. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOut There\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e challenges that notion, spotlighting practices throughout the whole of the US that are deeply grounded in place and community. What unites the firms featured in this volume is a commitment to architecture's civic, social and environmental responsibilities. Many prioritize sustainability, adaptive reuse, housing and social justice. Even in an increasingly homogenized, hyper-connected world, these architects remain locally focused. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book begins with a foreword by Marlon Blackwell, recipient of the 2020 Gold Medal of the American Institute of Architects, and an introduction by Robert Ivy, former chief editor of \u003cem\u003eArchitecture Record. \u003c\/em\u003eEssays by Cathleen McGuigan (also a former chief editor of \u003cem\u003eArchitecture Record\u003c\/em\u003e) and Peter MacKeith (Dean of the Fay Jones School of Architecture in Fayetteville, Arkansas) consider, respectively, key figures in the rise of architectural regionalism in the United States over recent decades, and contemporary regional architecture in other countries. The book's main section profiles 50 US practices, including modus studio (Arkansas), Observation Studio (Oregon), Rand Elliott Architects (Oklahoma), Renée del Gaudio Architecture (Colorado) and Salmela Architect (Minnesota).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe texts explore the ethos and design philosophy of each firm, as well as selected projects from the last ten years. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOut There \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003epresents a varied, vibrant picture of architectural excellence anchored in local culture, geography and community needs across the USA. It affirms a timeless truth: where we work profoundly influences what we create. Ultimately, architecture remains inseparable from place. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"bullet\"\u003eAn authoritative survey of contemporary architecture in diverse regions across America.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"bullet\"\u003eFeatures the recent work of 50 practices, all fully illustrated with color photography and plans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"bullet\"\u003eA vital resource for practitioners, urban planners, design enthusiasts and anyone engaged in shaping the built environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eSpecifications: \u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBy Robert Ivy, Cathleen McGuigan and Peter MacKeith; Foreword by Marlon Blackwell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eISBN: \u003cspan\u003e978-1858947204\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePublished: June 16, 2026 by \u003cspan\u003eMerrell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: FR;\" lang=\"FR\"\u003ePages: 500, Hardcover, 780 illustrations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: FR;\" lang=\"FR\"\u003eDimensions: \u003cspan\u003e9.5 x 11.5 x 1.8 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWeight: 2.3 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ingram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66705433591853,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1160\/7368\/files\/Out-There_Cover2.jpg?v=1778619787","url":"https:\/\/designshop.aia.org\/products\/out-there-new-architecture-across-america","provider":"AIA Design Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}