Suzanne Stephens

Suzanne Stephens, a former deputy editor of Architectural Record, has been a writer, editor, and critic in the field of architecture for several decades. She has a Ph.D. in architectural history from Cornell University, and teaches a seminar in the history of architectural criticism in the architecture program of Barnard and Columbia colleges.

The Met Tackles Paul Rudolph in Rare Architecture Exhibition

Suzanne Stephens

October 14, 2024

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The compact ‘Materialized Space: The Architecture of Paul Rudolph’ at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is the first major retrospective exhibition of the modernist architect.

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Shingled No More: The Demise of East Hampton’s Otto Spaeth House

Suzanne Stephens

September 11, 2024

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The loss of a 1955 Modernist gem demonstrates that preservation cannot rely on the kindness of strangers, even of the super-rich.

Hotel Anna & Bel Opens in a Former Women’s Asylum in Fishtown, Philadelphia

Suzanne Stephens

August 30, 2024

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In its transformation into a boutique hotel, the landmark-designated building's historic character was largely preserved—with a notable addition being a courtyard swimming pool.

Longfellow Hotel Subtly Alludes to the Historic Character of Portland, Maine

Suzanne Stephens

August 21, 2024

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Featuring interiors by Post Company, the 52-key property melds bygone New England charm with modern ammenities and a focus on wellness.

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Tribute: David A. Morton (1934-2024)

Suzanne Stephens

July 1, 2024

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The former Rizzoli executive published a wide range of architecture books.

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Anomalies in Architectural Criticism: Skyscrapers of the Early 20th Century

Suzanne Stephens

March 4, 2024

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Looking at a handful of projects from the 1920s through 1940s, Suzanne Stephens traces shifting attitudes toward tall buildings in architectural criticism.

Tribute: Anthony Vidler (1941–2023)

Suzanne Stephens

October 23, 2023

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Affiliated with a number of institutions including Princeton, Cooper Union, Yale, and Brown, England-born Vidler was a towering figure in the world of architectural academia and thought.

Tribute: Norman Henry Pfeiffer (1940–2023)

Suzanne Stephens

September 1, 2023

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The Seattle-born architect established the Los Angeles office of Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer Associates in 1986 before branching off in 2004 to start Pfeiffer Partners, with major projects including a renovation of L.A.'s landmark Griffith Observatory.

The Frances M. Maguire Art Museum by DIGSAU Revives a Much Loved Home for Art

Lower Merion, Pennsylvania

Suzanne Stephens

July 13, 2023

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The former Paul Cret–designed Barnes Foundation is transformed into a university art museum.

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Joeb Moore's Gabled Pavilions Offer a Modern Take on Traditional Forms

Suzanne Stephens

April 3, 2023

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A cluster of pavilions by Joeb Moore & Partners fits unobtrusively into the idyllic scenery of Connecticut.

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Suzanne Stephens

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The Met Tackles Paul Rudolph in Rare Architecture Exhibition

Shingled No More: The Demise of East Hampton’s Otto Spaeth House

Hotel Anna & Bel Opens in a Former Women’s Asylum in Fishtown, Philadelphia

Longfellow Hotel Subtly Alludes to the Historic Character of Portland, Maine

Tribute: David A. Morton (1934-2024)

Anomalies in Architectural Criticism: Skyscrapers of the Early 20th Century

Tribute: Anthony Vidler (1941–2023)

Tribute: Norman Henry Pfeiffer (1940–2023)

The Frances M. Maguire Art Museum by DIGSAU Revives a Much Loved Home for Art

Joeb Moore's Gabled Pavilions Offer a Modern Take on Traditional Forms

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