Top 25 Architectural Journals and Magazines to Subscribe To

Article by Igor Grushko, Editor: Kateryna Suzina

Architecture is a field that is constantly changing and demands architects and designers to be aware of the latest trends, news, and innovations. One of the effective ways to do so is by subscribing to architectural journals and magazines. They offer in-depth coverage of the newest projects and technologies, and provide insightful commentary and analysis from leading industry experts. In this article, we'll explore the top 25 English-language architectural journals and magazines that are highly recommended for anyone working in the field of architecture. 

1. Domus 

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An Italian magazine that covers architecture, design, and art. It is one of the oldest and most influential architecture and design magazines.

Website: domusweb.it/

2. The Architectural Review 

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A British magazine that covers architecture, urbanism, and design. It is known for its critical approach to architecture and its focus on international projects.

Website: architectural-review.com/

3. Icon

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A British magazine that covers architecture, design, and culture. It features interviews with leading designers and architects, as well as critical essays and opinion pieces.

Website: iconeye.com/

4. Detail

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A German magazine that covers architecture, building technology, and construction. It is known for its technical and practical approach to architecture and its focus on innovative building materials and techniques.

Website: detail-online.com/

5. Arquitectura Viva

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A Spanish magazine that covers architecture, urbanism, and design. It is known for its focus on contemporary architecture and its critical approach to the built environment.

Website: arquitecturaviva.com/

6. El Croquis

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A Spanish magazine that covers international architecture. It is known for its in-depth monographs of leading architects and its focus on architectural drawings and plans.

Website: elcroquis.es/

7. Dwell

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An American magazine that covers modern architecture and design. It features homes and interiors that embody modern design and sustainable living.

Website: dwell.com/

8. Metropolis

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An American magazine that covers architecture, urbanism, and design. It is known for its focus on social and environmental issues in architecture and its coverage of urban design and development.

Website: metropolismag.com/

9. Azure 

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A magazine that covers architecture, design, interiors, and art, with a focus on contemporary and innovative projects.

Website: azuremagazine.com/

10. FRAME (Netherlands) 

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A magazine that covers interior design, architecture, and product design, with a focus on innovation and creativity.

Website: frameweb.com/

11. Le Moniteur (France) 

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A French-language publication that covers architecture, engineering, and construction news in France and internationally.

Website: lemoniteur.fr/

12. The RIBA Journal (UK) 

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A magazine published by the Royal Institute of British Architects that covers architecture, design, and building technology.

Website: ribaj.com/

13. Archis (Netherlands) 

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A magazine that covers architecture, urbanism, and design, with a focus on critical and experimental approaches.

Website: archis.org/

14. Architektur & Wohnen (Germany)

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A German-language magazine that covers architecture, design, and lifestyle, with a focus on high-end projects and products.

Website: awmagazin.de/

15. Baumeister

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A German-language magazine that covers architecture, building technology, and engineering, with a focus on sustainable and innovative projects.

Website: baumeister.de/

16.  Blueprint (UK)

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A magazine that covers architecture, design, and art, with a focus on emerging talent and cutting-edge projects.

Website: blueprintmagazine.co.uk/

17. Cabinet (Switzerland)

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A magazine that covers architecture, design, and art, with a focus on experimental and interdisciplinary projects.

Website: cabinetmagazine.org/

18. Casabella

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A magazine that covers architecture and design, with a focus on Italian and international projects and trends.

Website: casabellaweb.eu/

19. C3 (South Korea)

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A Korean-language magazine that covers architecture, design, and culture, with a focus on contemporary and innovative projects.

Website: c3magazine.net/

20. Connaissance des Arts (France)

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A French-language magazine that covers art, architecture, and design, with a focus on historical and contemporary trends.

Website: connaissancedesarts.com/

21. Detail Green (Germany)

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A German magazine that focuses on sustainable building, architecture and design.

Website: detail.de/

22. Deutsche Bauzeitung (Germany)

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A German magazine that covers the topics of architecture, urban planning, and civil engineering.

Website: dbz.de/

23. GA Houses (Japan)

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A Japanese magazine that covers contemporary architecture and design, with a focus on urbanism, landscape architecture, and interior design.

Website: ga-ada.co.jp/

24. Raum (Germany)

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A German architecture magazine that covers contemporary architecture, design, and urbanism, with a focus on innovative and sustainable design.

Website: raum-werk-stadt.de/

25. Tank (UK)

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A British magazine that covers contemporary architecture, design, and art, with a focus on emerging talent and innovative design.

Website: tankmagazine.com/

In conclusion, staying up-to-date with the latest happenings in the architecture industry is important for architects and designers to remain relevant and competitive. Subscribing to architectural journals and magazines can help professionals achieve this goal by providing valuable insights, inspiration, and knowledge. Whether you are a seasoned architect or a student just starting out, the top 25 English-language architectural journals and magazines we have explored in this article can serve as a valuable resource to stay informed and inspired. So go ahead and subscribe to a few of them, and keep yourself updated with the pulse of the architecture world.