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

Olson Kundig perches beach home on stilts in Canadian forest

Interiors

Talo Studios introduces Japandi elements to historic Montreal house

Architecture

Hawaiian villa by De Reus Architects sits atop a crystallised lava flow

Architecture

Estudio ALA designs El Perdido Hotel with rammed earth walls and thatched roofs

Architecture

Lush courtyards punctuate Chilean retreat Casa Altos by Duque Motta & AA

Architecture

Ancerl Studio separates twin Toronto townhouses with a slender gap

Interiors

MYT+GLVDK completes eclectic food court Cocina Abierta in Mexico City

Architecture

Two-toned wood wraps Washington home by Open Studio Collective

Architecture

O’Neill McVoy Architects creates black Double Square Studio in Connecticut for a sculptor

Architecture

Mark Odom Studio restores mid-century building for Austin insurance company BKCW

Interiors

Oak walls partition offices in Montreal law firm by Naturehumaine

Architecture

Angular terrace tops Clive Wilkinson’s self-designed Los Angeles home

Interiors

Coletivo de Arquitetos takes cues from Japan for São Paulo restaurant Kotori

Interiors

Ravi Handa designs his own wine bar called Stem in Montreal

Architecture

River Architects builds barn-style Seminary Hill Cidery in the Catskills

Interiors

Schissel Montgomery Architects renovates Brooklyn flat for art gallerist

Provencher Roy creates bright and airy offices in Montreal Olympic Stadium tower

Architecture

Natalie Dionne Architecture creates Brick House from Montreal apartment building

Interiors

Hernan Landolfo and Marcos Asa top courtyard house in Argentina with glass extension

Architecture

Walker Warner Architects takes cues from traditional Hawaiian shelters for Makani’ Eka house

Architecture

Semi Semi by COMN Architects comprises two matching homes on a lot in Toronto

Architecture

Pink Tulum residences surround central courtyard and pool

Architecture

Echo House by Aaron Neubert Architects steps down slope in Los Angeles