James Brillon

James (he/him/his) is an architect and writer based in New York City. He joined Dezeen as an intern in 2016, and has contributed ever since.

He practices as a licensed architect, focusing his work on residential, retail, and hospitality projects in the US and Canada. He has taught at Columbia University GSAPP, and regularly lends his time as a guest critic of undergraduate and graduate studio work.

James holds degrees in architecture from Columbia University and Université Laval.

Stories by James Brillon

Architecture

Martin Fenlon completes expansion of his own Los Angeles home and studio

Interiors

A+I designs New York City school with colourful panels and tiered seating

Architecture

Hufft Architects’ Kansas City residence is influenced by Marcel Breuer

Architecture

Kaplan Thompson Architects completes angular extension to rural Maine residence

Architecture

Triangular house by Skylab provides sweeping Rocky Mountain views

Architecture

Williamson Williamson designs Canadian home to adapt as its residents age

Architecture

Red wall cuts through New Mexico house by Archaeo

Architecture

Pitched-roof structure revitalises public space at Veracruz port

Architecture

Concrete roof matches steep gradient of Chilean home by Max Núñez Arquitectos

Architecture

Japanese details influence Hudson Valley getaway by Tsao & McKown

Design

Castor’s marble block illuminates tube light without metal contact

Architecture

Quebec ski chalet by YH2 features V-shaped roof modelled on bird’s wings

Architecture

BFDO adds extensions and skylights to Brooklyn townhouse

Architecture

All-white home by Bloco Arquitetos sits on compact plot in Brasília

Architecture

Alain Carle Architecte completes minimalist home in Ontario

Architecture

Heritage building in Uruguay houses new bakery and cafe by Pedro Livni Arquitecto

Architecture

Black Quebec chalet by Atelier Boom-Town overlooks forest and lake

Architecture

Quebec chalet by Bourgeois/Lechasseur steps down to a lake

Architecture

Creek House by Faulkner Architects preserves boulders on steep site in California

Architecture

Rozana Montiel pairs wood and stone for lush garden home outside Mexico City

Architecture

Virginia cabin by 3north features fully glazed corner with river views

Architecture

Atelier Pierre Thibault builds geometric white house in Quebec woods

Architecture

Sawtooth roof tops lakefront home in Canada by Julia Jamrozik and Coryn Kempster