Material & time
From a beautiful project to an editorial story
What to prepare before approaching an architecture magazine: a focused story, a considered image sequence and credits an editor can trust.
One idea in one sentence
An editor needs to understand why a project matters to their readers. Begin with a specific design decision: a new relationship with the outdoors, a familiar material used differently or a response to a constraint. Use facts confirmed by the project team. Do not invent a design story from a photograph.
Write a short summary: what the project is, its publishable location, the challenge and what was actually done. Leave out superlatives. A precise detail gives an editor more than a claim about an incomparable dream home.
Images that explain as well as impress
Choose a compact sequence showing the project, the relationships between spaces and the materials that distinguish it. Include wide views and details, with consistent filenames. Retain your originals and provide finished images at the size and format the editor requests.
Give every image a factual caption and credit. If the maker of an object or designer of a detail is unknown, check before assigning attribution. Credit and permission can be agreed separately from the image itself.
Gather names and permissions
Prepare verified credits for architecture, interior design, photography and other relevant contributors, with agreement. Identify a contact for interviews and image requests. Residents’ privacy matters: exact addresses, personal photographs and security arrangements require care.
Confirm what may be published, on which channels and with what credit. Explain exclusivity, timing or other restrictions before sending material. This is an editorial working checklist; exact usage terms are agreed with the rights holders and publisher.
Make the decision easier
Provide one stable link to a clear project page with a summary, photographs and a contact route. Avoid requiring an editor to open a large download just to understand the story. Offer higher-resolution material on request.
Editorial readiness does not guarantee publication. A clear, accurate and usable package lets an editor assess the story on its merits, and shows that creative work is accompanied by professional care.
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