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Cathleen McGuigan is a consulting editor at Architectural Record, where she shaped architectural journalism for over a decade as editor-in-chief. Based in New York, her work intersects design innovation, climate action, and equity in the built environment.
"The best stories show architecture solving human problems, not just creating beautiful objects."
Watching What's Next: Cathleen McGuigan on Her Tenure, Evolution, and Mentorship
AN speaks with former Architectural Record editor in chief Cathleen McGuigan
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David Barista is Editorial Director at Building Design+Construction, the leading U.S. publication for commercial construction professionals. With 20+ years covering AEC trends, he’s renowned for analyzing how technological adoption patterns among industry giants shape market standards.
“The most successful pitches connect specific tools to broader industry pain points.” – Barista in 2023 AEC Next keynote
Contact via BD+C profile for pitches aligned with commercial construction innovation trends.
As Editor-at-Large for Architect Magazine's Architectural Lighting vertical, Elizabeth Donoff shapes global conversations about lighting technology and design integration. With 20+ years of experience spanning architectural practice and journalism, she brings unique technical authority to coverage of:
Successful pitches combine technical depth with design narrative. Recent interests include:
"Great lighting journalism illuminates both the art and equations." - 2024 LightFair International Keynote
Ian Volner (b. 1985) is a New York-based architecture critic and urban affairs writer currently contributing to Architectural Record, where his profile can be found here. With 15+ years of experience, he specializes in:
As Dezeen’s senior contributing editor, McKnight shapes global conversations about design’s role in addressing climate change, urbanization, and social equity. Her 15-year career spans:
“True architectural journalism documents both the steel beams and the social fabric they support.”
Jim Crockett remains architecture journalism's preeminent voice on technological innovation and sustainable design. Based in Charlotte, NC, his work for Architectural Products consistently pushes the industry toward measurable improvements in building performance and environmental stewardship.
With 27 industry awards and recognition from the American Institute of Architects, Crockett's work remains essential reading for architects, engineers, and building technology innovators.
John Czarnecki is a versatile journalist and editor specializing in commercial architecture, sports rehabilitation, and athletic program leadership. As editor-in-chief of Contract Magazine, he champions innovative design solutions for public spaces, while his background in sports therapy informs his coverage of athlete-centric environments.
“Rehabilitation can be grueling... showing clients their progress through photos and videos is an effective motivator.” —John Czarnecki on his therapeutic philosophy
As Editor-in-Chief of Architectural Record, Josephine Minutillo shapes global conversations about cultural spaces and sustainable design. With 24+ years of experience spanning practice and journalism, she brings unparalleled technical acuity to stories about museums, urban infrastructure, and architectural legacy.
Design Team Led by Selldorf Architects Selected to Reimagine London’s National Gallery
April 2025 Editor's Letter
[Implicit from career context: Coverage of Diller Scofidio + Renfro’s *Architecture, Not Architecture* monograph]
Ned Cramer is a design communicator specializing in architecture’s role in climate resilience and social equity. Currently contributing to Dodge Construction Network’s Column, his work bridges policy, material innovation, and community-driven urbanism.
“The most consequential architecture isn’t about form—it’s about forming new relationships between people, materials, and the planet.”
Awards: Venice Biennale Special Mention (2012), Hanley Wood Vision Award (2018)
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As Senior Features Editor at Architectural Digest, Nick Mafi has redefined design journalism through narratives that interweave spatial innovation with cultural identity. His work spans:
Recent milestones include his ASME-winning Jimmy Butler home feature and curatorial work with The Met. Mafi avoids DIY design coverage and sustainability reporting unless tied to luxury innovation.
As Editor-in-Chief of Architizer, Paul Keskeys has redefined coverage of architecture’s technological transformation. His work bridges:
“New materials and building technologies can result in a cleaner way of producing with less waste and more efficiency. This is long overdue!” - Winka Dubbeldam, featured in Keskeys’ tech trend analysis
With 150+ bylines annually and keynotes at major industry events, Keskeys remains essential reading for architects and manufacturers alike.
As editor-in-chief of ARCHITECT Magazine, Makovsky shapes discourse on sustainable design and urban innovation. With 25+ years at top publications, he's become the go-to source for:
Recent honors include the 2024 ASME Medal for advancing public understanding of structural engineering through immersive digital storytelling.
Architectural Leadership on the Horizon: AIA Seeks New EVP/CEO
A Deep Dive Into the AI-Powered Platform Revolutionizing Architectural Practices Today
Elevate 2024: Shaping the Future of High-Rise Living Through Design Innovation
As editor of the New York Review of Architecture, Samuel Medina redefines how we discuss the built environment. His work bridges academic rigor and public discourse, with a focus on:
Recent honors include a 2023 Graham Foundation grant and spearheading the New Voices fellowship program. His critical voice continues to shape how professionals and publics understand architecture’s societal role.
As founding editor of The Architect’s Newspaper and professor at Pratt Institute, Menking shaped contemporary architectural discourse through his focus on social justice and historical continuity. His work bridged academic research, professional practice, and public policy, creating new frameworks for understanding architecture’s societal role.
Menking sought stories demonstrating architecture’s measurable social outcomes rather than formal innovation alone. Successful pitches quantify community benefits or policy influence.
He valued historical analysis informing contemporary practice. Proposals might explore how current housing strategies relate to 1970s utopian experiments.
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