I went into the library to look at some existing architect magazines, I found that they come in a range of sizes and a variety of pages. It got me thinking about questions that i need to answer when designing the magazine: the size / the name of the mag / the stock I want to use / the cost in which I am willing to spend / how many pages / how it will be bound. 

This bring me onto more questions like, how many issues will I produce and when will they be released? All these things to think about and this is before I start designing.

ar - 280 X 230mm

Adbusters - 330 X 255

Baseline - 343 X 235

Blueprint - 327 X 246

AJ - 266 X 210

Architecture today - A4

The Architectural Review 

is a monthly international architectural magazine published in London since 1896. Articles cover the built environment which includes landscape, building design, interior design and urbanism as well as theory of these subjects.

The publishers, Emap Construct also produce a sister publication called Architects' Journal.

Blueprint

AWith a 25-year track record as the leading magazine for architecture and design, Blueprint is regarded by many around the world as the original design magazine. Following the magazine’s recent relaunch, it was described by The Observer newspaper as the ‘design bible’. Blueprint’s award-winning design sets it apart from other magazines. Published monthly, it is lovingly produced in large format on the best quality paper, with photography and illustration of the highest standard. But its long-standing appeal is also due to the finest criticism, news and feature writing on design and architecture, directed at professionals and non-professionals, alike. The magazine takes a parallel approach to the different design disciplines, reflecting a belief that fashion, product, furniture and architectural design can share ideas. As editor Vicky Richardson says: ‘Blueprint aims to use the subject of design to reveal the workings of society. The magazine is about the important role that design and architecture can play in shaping the world.

The Architects' Journal

The Architects' Journal is a weekly architectural magazine published in London by Emap. The first edition was produced in 1896. Commonly referred to by architects as the AJ, its articles cover matters of more immediate interest than its sister publication the Architectural Review. The subjects written about include architectural news, new building methods and detailed technical & practice features.

architecture today

A magazine conceived by architects for architects and launched in the late 80's, Architecture Today magazine provides the definitive publication of the most important projects in the UK and Europe – from art galleries to social housing and from interiors to urban design.