Architizer is widely recognized as a leading platform for discovering architectural design inspiration and conducting precedent research. Designed for architects, designers, students, and enthusiasts, the app provides access to an extensive database of architectural projects submitted by more than 30,000 architecture firms from across the globe.
With millions of architectural photos and detailed project information, Architizer helps users explore the world’s most innovative buildings while learning about the people and ideas behind them. Each project is presented with context, provenance, and additional resources, allowing users to gain deeper insight into architectural design and construction.
The Feed
The Feed presents a curated stream of outstanding architectural projects featured on Architizer. Updated in real time, it highlights innovative buildings, creative design solutions, and notable projects from around the world. Simply launch the app and scroll through a continuously refreshed collection of architecture that showcases the latest and most inspiring designs.
Categories
Finding relevant projects is simple with Architizer’s organized categories. Whether the focus is apartments, skyscrapers, interiors, cultural buildings, or other architectural types, the app allows quick filtering through pre-programmed categories. This structured approach eliminates the need to browse randomly and makes it easy to locate projects that match specific interests or research needs.
Learn More
Each image within the feed can be tapped to reveal detailed information about the project. The expanded view includes the project description, location, architecture firm, and additional images that showcase different aspects of the design. This feature provides valuable context and deeper understanding of the architecture being explored.
Get Technical
Beyond visual inspiration, Architizer also offers access to technical documentation for many projects. Users can explore architectural floor plans, sections, elevations, and detail drawings associated with some of the world’s most impressive buildings. These resources make the app particularly valuable for professionals and students conducting design research.
Dig Deeper
The platform encourages deeper exploration through interconnected project data. Selecting the name of an architecture firm reveals more projects designed by that firm. Clicking on a city displays additional architecture from the same location, while selecting a taxonomy category shows similar building types. This interconnected structure allows users to expand their research organically.
Any Direction
Architizer is designed for flexibility and usability. The app supports both vertical and horizontal scrolling modes, allowing users to browse architectural content in the orientation that feels most comfortable.
Spread the Word
Sharing inspiring architecture is simple through the built-in sharing feature. From the project page or image view, buildings can be shared with colleagues, friends, or collaborators. This makes it easy to send design references to architects, designers, or clients when discussing ideas and inspiration.
Infinite Scroll
The infinite scroll feature enables seamless browsing through Architizer’s extensive archive of featured projects. Users can effortlessly explore a continuous stream of architecture without interruption, discovering new designs and ideas along the way.
FAQs
Q1: What is Architizer used for?
Architizer is an app designed for discovering architectural design inspiration and researching building precedents through a large collection of global architectural projects.
Q2: How many architectural projects are available on Architizer?
The platform features millions of architectural photos and projects submitted by more than 30,000 architecture firms worldwide.
Q3: Does Architizer provide technical architectural drawings?
Yes. Many projects include technical resources such as floor plans, sections, elevations, and detailed drawings that support deeper architectural research.
Q4: Can architectural projects be shared from the app?
Yes. Architizer includes a share feature that allows projects and images to be sent to colleagues, friends, or collaborators for inspiration and discussion.
Q5: How can users explore more projects from a specific firm or location?
Selecting the firm name, city, or building category within a project page allows users to view related projects and continue exploring similar architecture.
Version History
v1.5.1—17 Apr, 2024
Privacy & Security Upgrades
v1.4.8—8 Jul, 2022
Bug fixes
v1.4.7—2 Mar, 2022
