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

Bernardo Bustamante Arquitectos combines eucalyptus and concrete in Quito home

Architecture

Blue co-housing complex by Productora fits eight units onto two Denver lots

Architecture

Steel house by Bauen was assembled in seven days on remote mountain site in Paraguay

Architecture

Scalloped parapet tops Byben & Skeens’ whimsical studio in Los Angeles

Architecture

Verdant courtyard occupies centre of Seattle home by Chadbourne + Doss

Architecture

SPAN Architecture creates retreat on remote Maine coast

Architecture

Concrete house by Gestalt Associates take cues from Querétaro’s colonial architecture

Architecture

CLB Architects’ steel-wrapped Wyoming residence will weather over time

Interiors

Ace Hotel Brooklyn showcases the borough’s artistic talent

Architecture

Studio Saxe’s Naia houses open up to the Costa Rican rainforest

Architecture

Estudio Galera builds “simple and imperfect” concrete holiday home in Argentina

Architecture

OTP Arquitetura completes mountain home on steep site outside São Paulo

Architecture

Three vaulted volumes form remote Chilean retreat by Edward Rojas Arquitectos

Architecture

Cedar cottage outside Montreal by Ravi Handa maximises its compact footprint

Architecture

Earth-toned concrete covers Casa Calafia in Mexico by RED Arquitectos

Architecture

Fig House by Stemmer Rodrigues appears supported by a natural rock formation

Architecture

Psychologist’s office and tranquil garden hidden behind concrete wall in Uruguay

Interiors

Palisociety and North 45 Projects return grand Portland hotel to its original use

Interiors

Mexico City office interior features wealth of gold accents and marble

Architecture

Superlimão converts single-family home for São Paulo couple’s multiple uses

Architecture

Bernardes Arquitetura tops Rio de Janeiro villa with wing-shaped roof

Architecture

Gui Paoliello Arquiteto completes curved wooden house in Brazil’s Morro Cavado valley

Architecture

Studio PHH divides lakeside house with double-height glass atrium