Look! Architectural Review Redesign

The big news/discussion brewin' is about the redesign of the long standing architecture publication, Architectural Review. The new design hits stands this month with the April issue, the first redesign in 20 years. We like it...the look has an updated modern appeal that signifies the magazine is changing with its readership. But what we like more is the cover image and those great pink painted interior details. How amazing are those bookshelves surrounding the second doorway?

Love it or hate it? Be sure to check out the discussion about the design over at Dezeen. We're in the camp that thinks that the redesign is a bit trendy, but that new factor sheen will dull into the background quickly. We can't wait to get our first issue of the redesigned AR (we haven't purchased an issue in ages, despite loving vintage back issues).

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Whoah - AR's new title block looks like a throwback to 1976...
...all it needs are some shooting-star supergraphics and psychedelic colors.

posted by bepsf on March 25th 2009 at 5:28pm
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There's an interesting juxtaposition between that title block and the interior graphic system within. I'll have to see how it works with their editorial content before praising or damning it.

posted by gregory on March 25th 2009 at 5:33pm
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Not all they need to redesign. I use to subscribe but after a time I realized the content was much to do about nothing and felt the writers knew nothing about architecture.

Maybe a new face will bring on better content or just another architectural magazine going vogue.

posted by LoriSF on March 25th 2009 at 5:52pm
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I dig the graphics. Thanks for the heads up, maybe I'll pick one up.

posted by nkr707 on March 25th 2009 at 6:14pm
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The cover reminds me of the "For Like Ever" poster.

posted by amandaPlease on March 25th 2009 at 10:54pm
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Loving the 70s style graphics! Totally groovy!

posted by suzy8track on March 26th 2009 at 9:03am
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...now if only Architectural Digest would get with it...

posted by my little apartment on March 26th 2009 at 10:39pm
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