Archinect - Press Release 2024-04-26T13:55:02-04:00 https://archinect.com/firms/release/150425335/green-canopy-commune/150425390 Green Canopy Commune minjaekim 2024-04-26T13:15:00-04:00 >2024-04-26T13:28:07-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/12/122f6da1838ff256402b9b1cc439845a.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>'KMJ+A' propose &lsquo;Green Canopy Commune&rsquo;, Sustainable Housing Complex Project for Local Climate Crisis in Karachi, Pakistan.</p> <p><br>The "Green Canopy Commune" in Karachi, Pakistan, is an innovative architectural venture designed to tackle the pressing climate challenges of desertification, water scarcity, and rising temperatures. This project skillfully merges traditional desert urban planning with cutting-edge sustainable technologies, fostering an eco-friendly future while honoring the city's historical essence.<br><br>'Key features' of the commune include:<br><br>Traditional Design with Modern Tech: Utilizing ancient desert architecture known for its climate resilience, the project integrates Barjeels (wind towers) for natural cooling and employs thick, heat-absorbent materials for superior insulation.<br><br>Eco-Efficient Architecture: The structure's design mimics desert dunes, incorporating native vegetation like Dracaena fragrans to enhance energy efficiency by providing natural shade and reducing heat.<br><br>Advan...</p> https://archinect.com/firms/release/150415876/carl-gauley-aia-receives-2024-residential-emerging-architect-award/150425267 Carl Gauley, AIA, Receives 2024 Residential Emerging Architect Award carlgauley 2024-04-25T14:52:00-04:00 >2024-04-25T14:52:57-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/c9/c914cea41645d21c74f1bb26647b83d1.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><strong>MINNEAPOLIS, April 25, 2024 &mdash; Carl Gauley, AIA</strong>, is the 2024 recipient of the AIA Minnesota Residential Emerging Architect Award.</p> <p>The Residential Emerging Architect Award is given every two years to an emerging residential architect, licensed 10 or fewer years, who demonstrates the emergence of a strong architectural voice through thoughtful attention to design, craft, and materials,&nbsp;or&nbsp;who has made early contributions to the advancement of residential design.<br>&nbsp;<br>Gauley developed his craft at three nationally recognized Minneapolis architecture and design firms, including two&mdash;VJAA and Snow Kreilich Architects&mdash;that received the prestigious AIA Firm Award. At VJAA, Coen + Partners, and Snow Kreilich, Gauley contributed to a number of award-winning residential projects across the country. He launched his own residential practice,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.grayspacearchitecture.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grayspace Architecture</a>, in 2019.</p> <p>In a letter recommending Gauley for the award, Snow Kreilich&rsquo;s Julie Snow, FAIA, noted, &ldquo;Carl brings adaptability, creativity, an...</p> https://archinect.com/firms/release/15872618/stantec-designs-general-fusion-s-new-headquarters-for-state-of-the-art-fusion-campus/150425234 Stantec designs General Fusion’s new headquarters for state-of-the-art fusion campus Susan Bender 2024-04-25T11:39:00-04:00 >2024-04-25T11:39:56-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/01/0147e6c87e1595e5d68dffe5e51308f4.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="https://generalfusion.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">General Fusion</a>&nbsp;recently opened its new headquarters, which serves as the company&rsquo;s main office and laboratory space at its state-of-the-art fusion campus, which spans three buildings in Richmond, British Columbia. The new, expanded space supports General Fusion&rsquo;s goal to deliver clean fusion energy to the grid by the early to mid-2030s using the company&rsquo;s practical Magnetized Target Fusion technology.</p> <p>A global leader in sustainable design, Stantec provided multi-discipline design, architecture, and engineering services for the project.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Inspired design with a nod to history and technology&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>The emphasis for this project was centered around creating a sustainable design for an energy-efficient future, including the facility&rsquo;s research and development laboratories. Keeping in line with the brand&rsquo;s marquee colour palette that uses strong Pantone reds and greys, the design celebrates General Fusion&rsquo;s advanced technology and the history of the company&rsquo;s technology evolution.</p> <p>The 56,000-sq...</p> https://archinect.com/firms/release/92441098/mcmillan-pazdan-smith-announces-new-principal-leadership/150425094 McMillan Pazdan Smith Announces New Principal Leadership mcmillanpazdansmith1 2024-04-24T12:34:00-04:00 >2024-04-24T12:34:31-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/ef/efe3b9a5fa9c7c8f2e39a4b850779518.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>McMillan Pazdan Smith (MPS)&nbsp;announces four new Principals to the firm: Brian Cook, AIA, NCARB; Josh Czerniak, AIA, LEED AP; Minta Ferguson, AIA, and Mark Gettig, CPA.&nbsp;</p> <p>MPS recognizes these four leaders for their impactful work and the examples they set as mentors, innovators, and collaborators. </p> <p>Brian Cook, AIA, NCARB, is the <a href="https://mcmillanpazdansmith.com/locations/asheville/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Asheville, North Carolina Studio</a> Director. He is an active member of ULI where he sits on the Innovation in Housing Council, with experience in adaptive reuse of office and retail projects, along with multi-family and mixed use. One of Brian's specialties is unique solutions to affordable multifamily living options. </p> <p>Josh L. Czerniak, AIA, LEED AP, has more than 20 years of experience leading clients through complex educational and civic projects. Josh has responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the firm's <a href="https://mcmillanpazdansmith.com/project_category/k-12/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">K-12 Practice Area</a> while continuing to help oversee McMillan Pazdan Smith's growth in North Carolina.&nbsp;</p> <p>Minta Ferguson, AIA, NCARB, ACHA, LEED AP...</p> https://archinect.com/firms/release/15552485/hornrock-properties-launches-new-phase-of-luxury-apartments-at-ivy-and-green-in-hackensack-nj/150424731 Hornrock Properties Launches New Phase of Luxury Apartments at Ivy and Green in Hackensack, NJ 86rkelly 2024-04-20T13:16:00-04:00 >2024-04-20T13:16:44-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/93/931b44430b084dd6f2a1bb03e1de4d8a.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Leasing has commenced for the second phase of luxury rental residences at Ivy and Green, meeting the increased demand for additional living spaces within the popular residential community that made its debut last year in downtown Hackensack, NJ.</p> <p>The new collection introduces 168 well-appointed residences and thoughtfully designed amenities, building upon the swift lease-up of the initial 221 residences and further establishing Ivy and Green as a premier living destination. The property enjoys a unique location bordering Foschini Park and Hackensack&rsquo;s burgeoning downtown, which seamlessly combines suburban tranquility with the vibrancy of a modern urban neighborhood.&nbsp; </p> <p>The six-story building designed by&nbsp;Minno and Wasko opens to the public with more than 30% of its studio, one- and two-bedroom homes already reserved, reports developer Hornrock Properties.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Marketing Directors, which executed the successful lease-up of the development&rsquo;s first phase, is once again serving as the ...</p> https://archinect.com/firms/release/15552485/335-home-rental-building-designed-by-minno-wasko-architects-and-planners-opens-leasing-in-jersey-city-nj/150424542 335-Home Rental Building Designed By Minno + Wasko Architects and Planners Opens Leasing in Jersey City, NJ 86rkelly 2024-04-18T15:17:00-04:00 >2024-04-18T15:17:14-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/b8/b853c3a70b7f1c41fd33bfb1c50398ab.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Fields Grade and Ursa Development Group announce the launch of leasing at The Devan, a new collection of 336 luxury rental residences paired with an elevated suite of amenities. Nestled in Jersey City along the border with Hoboken, its location offers residents a fusion of the most sought-after attributes and conveniences from two dynamic urban hubs.</p> <p>The distinctive eight-story building was designed by&nbsp;Minno + Wasko Architects and Planners with interiors by Factioned.&nbsp; The Devan&nbsp;presents a mix of generously-sized studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences with initial occupancy scheduled for May 1st.&nbsp;</p> <p>Conveniently located at 3 New York Avenue, The Devan provides easy access to the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, NJ Transit and the PATH -- with complimentary shuttle service to the Hoboken Terminal further streamlining commutes to New York City and neighboring Gold Coast towns. Additionally, residents can indulge in the rich cultural and culinary tapestry of Jersey City while also imm...</p> https://archinect.com/firms/release/15872618/stantec-designed-engineering-classroom-and-research-building-opens-its-doors-at-prairie-view-a-m-university/150424431 Stantec-designed Engineering Classroom and Research Building opens its doors at Prairie View A&M University Susan Bender 2024-04-17T21:08:00-04:00 >2024-04-17T21:08:30-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/a8/a82b582a6bc0754dade0ab6996225b5d.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="https://www.pvamu.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Prairie View A&amp;M University</a> recently opened their new Engineering Classroom and Research Building (EnCARB). The three-story building provides instructional and research laboratory space for the Roy G. Perry College of Engineering and supports undergraduate education, student innovation, and emerging areas of research across various engineering disciplines.</p> <p>Global integrated design and engineering firm <a href="file:///C:/Users/awebb/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/2I9C2H3J/stantec.com/en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stantec</a> provided architecture, interior design, and lab planning for this latest addition to the Prairie View A&amp;M campus.<br></p> <p>Nearly two-thirds of EnCARB&rsquo;s 106,000 square feet are dedicated to instructional laboratories, with more than 30 unique labs located between the three floors. Also included are flexible spaces to support a variety of teaching methods, and a maker space to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and classroom spaces for direct instruction.</p> <p>The labs support the chemical, mechanical, and civil engineering departments and multidisciplinary research in space exploration,...</p> https://archinect.com/firms/release/150424240/award-winning-creative-studio-metropolis-unveils-new-projects-for-2024-yunity-park/150424241 Award-winning Creative Studio Metropolis Unveils New Projects For 2024: Yunity Park Metropolis Studio 2024-04-17T12:18:00-04:00 >2024-04-17T12:18:16-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/57/57557307758f7c082ae5929bdcd17a10.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Award-winning creative studio&#8239;<strong>Metropolis&#8239;</strong>is excited to unveil new projects for 2024 and continue to share its unique design and architectural vision. Partnering with developer&#8239;<strong>Genesis Property</strong>, Metropolis created&#8239;<strong>Yunity</strong><strong> Park</strong>, a groundbreaking workspace concept that prioritises environmental responsibility, employee well-being, flexible work arrangements, and cost efficiency. Metropolis' commitment to sustainability and a progressive employee-oriented approach has resulted in a unique project celebrated for both its interior and exterior design.&#8239;&nbsp;</p> <p>A remarkable transformation was taken from an imaginative concept to reality, a metamorphosis that would replace a rigid and brutal concrete expanse with a stunning park created to seamlessly flow into the urban landscape. This project pioneeringly transforms the office landscape.&#8239;Metropolis' founder and leading architect&#8239;<strong>Dragos Epure</strong>&#8239;explains:&#8239;<em>"One of our primary challenges was finding the perfect material to bring our geometrical concept ...</em></p> https://archinect.com/firms/release/150308177/a-neglected-california-ranch-house-gets-some-much-needed-tlc/150424288 A NEGLECTED CALIFORNIA RANCH HOUSE GETS SOME MUCH-NEEDED TLC studio.muka 2024-04-17T12:15:00-04:00 >2024-04-17T12:18:14-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/67/6717fda796d1d8d32e8bc60c3b7d182d.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>We are honored to share that our Redwood Estate project has been featured in <a href="https://www.elledecor.com/design-decorate/house-interiors/a60093404/studio-muka-california-ranch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elle Decor.</a> Some renovations require a well of courage and tenacity that few young designers possess. But Zabie Mustafa and Neda Kakhsaz, founders of the three-year-old firm&nbsp;<a href="https://www.studio-muka.com/navigation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Studio Muka</a>, have a purity of vision that lent itself to the overhaul of a neglected 1950s California&nbsp;ranch, tucked away in the Santa Cruz Mountains.</p> https://archinect.com/firms/release/15872618/denver-international-airport-opens-new-west-security-checkpoint/150424180 Denver International Airport opens new west security checkpoint Susan Bender 2024-04-16T13:30:00-04:00 >2024-04-16T13:30:42-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/66/6616485bafb752705ad2925afa727e64.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Denver International Airport (DEN) recently opened its new 17-lane TSA security checkpoint on the terminal&rsquo;s northwest end of Level 6. Global integrated design firm Stantec provided architecture, interior design, design management, and construction administration services for this second phase of DEN&rsquo;s&nbsp;$2.1 billion Great Hall project. DEN served more than 77 million passengers in 2023, making it the third busiest airport in the US for the year.</p> <p>The West Security Checkpoint is the first of two new state-of the-art checkpoints being built on Level 6 of the Jeppesen Terminal as part of the Great Hall Program. The checkpoint consists of 17 screening lanes with advanced technology for a more efficient screening process. Some of the features of the new equipment include:</p> <ul><li>Allowing multiple passengers to place their items in bins simultaneously to help expedite the process</li><li>Enhanced technology that allows passengers to leave items like liquids and laptops in their bags</li><li>Automatic diversion of a...</li></ul> https://archinect.com/firms/release/18781826/hoffmann-architects-engineers-announces-2024-diversity-advancement-scholarship-recipient/150424074 Hoffmann Architects + Engineers Announces 2024 Diversity Advancement Scholarship Recipient Alison Hoffmann 2024-04-15T18:30:00-04:00 >2024-04-15T18:30:28-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/11/11da09c16993b0fc177eab26a8b0dbc4.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><em></em><em>Scholarship awarded to Alyssa Duran of NYC College of Technology</em></p> <p><em>New Haven CT&mdash; 10 April 2024&nbsp;&mdash;</em>&nbsp;Hoffmann Architects + Engineers, a design firm specializing in the rehabilitation of building exteriors, has named the 2024 recipient the Hoffmann Diversity Advancement Scholarship. Now in its second year, the Hoffmann Scholarship was established in collaboration with the Connecticut Architecture Foundation (CAF) to support students from underrepresented racial or ethnic groups who are seeking degrees in architecture or engineering.</p> <p><strong>2024 Hoffmann Diversity Advancement Scholarship Winner Announced</strong></p> <p><strong>Alyssa Duran,</strong>&nbsp;a fourth-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Architecture at the New York City College of Technology, has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 Hoffmann Diversity Advancement Scholarship. Duran was selected from a competitive applicant pool of high-achieving students, many the first in their families to attend college, who were inspired to enter the design professions to pursue ...</p> https://archinect.com/schools/release/43807645/wege-prize-legacy-of-advancing-a-circular-economy-accentuates-earth-day-s-ideals/150424063 Wege Prize Legacy of Advancing a Circular Economy Accentuates Earth Day’s Ideals KMS109 2024-04-15T16:45:00-04:00 >2024-04-15T16:46:09-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/4b/4b0f076bd7fe2a07674428163735b831.png?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>With Earth Day 2024&rsquo;s spotlight on eliminating non-regenerative plastics, new plastics alternatives and reinventions created by innovative student teams from Wege Prize international design competition offer the promise of game-changing solutions to plastics pollution.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>This year alone, students of the decade-plus renowned competition for restorative design have been recognized for their work on real-world, sustainable options to plastics, such as compostable sanitary pads made of banana peels instead of plastic, cassava peels transformed into bioplastic grocery and seedling sacks, post-harvest crop waste converted into biodegradable packaging, and medical plastics regenerated as recyclable alternatives.&nbsp;</p> <p>Hosted annually by Michigan&rsquo;s Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University (KCAD), the noted global design competition now in its second decade has helped advance pioneering concepts that can support the future circular economy. From waste and inefficiencies associ...</p> https://archinect.com/firms/release/15515077/vibrant-emotional-health-s-headquarters-receives-2024-project-profile-award-by-commercial-construction-renovation-ccr-magazine/150423837 Vibrant Emotional Health's Headquarters Receives 2024 Project Profile Award by Commercial Construction & Renovation (CCR) Magazine nharris@madgi.com 2024-04-12T15:34:00-04:00 >2024-04-12T15:42:24-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/82/8247c9c76166e19b7cbf583e4d519a31.png?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>We're excited to announce <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vibrantforall?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZXesK3nzO5MYSJ2BcYmJpJ1cuTqflWDAWUyieVJsVLuMv_c5bhMhApLNqMmQnpMhGiO9Oj1TtlEzaeNtmAPYujwEvAQFQOU1OVuZ5TH73iJ7swwsSS090lsgyzr6xo6FrV0k3cMIj-tAPTvLUGylLQXb1hBR7vlLeRbkuVh-duXC_QidyqHd3U5bE6qpQdLOfI&amp;__tn__=-%5DK-R" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vibrant Emotional Health</a>'s newly designed 60,000 SF NYC Headquarters receives 2024 Project Profile Award by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ccrmagazine?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZXesK3nzO5MYSJ2BcYmJpJ1cuTqflWDAWUyieVJsVLuMv_c5bhMhApLNqMmQnpMhGiO9Oj1TtlEzaeNtmAPYujwEvAQFQOU1OVuZ5TH73iJ7swwsSS090lsgyzr6xo6FrV0k3cMIj-tAPTvLUGylLQXb1hBR7vlLeRbkuVh-duXC_QidyqHd3U5bE6qpQdLOfI&amp;__tn__=-%5DK-R" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Commercial Construction &amp; Renovation</a> (CCR) Magazine. This award recognizes the best-of-the-best construction and renovation projects. Congratulations to Benchmark Construction and the entire Vibrant team! Excellent work!</p> <p>Photo Credit: Ola Wilk Photography</p> https://archinect.com/firms/release/150058034/vibrant-emotional-health-s-headquarters-receives-2024-project-profile-award-by-commercial-construction-renovation-ccr-magazine/150423835 Vibrant Emotional Health's Headquarters Receives 2024 Project Profile Award by Commercial Construction & Renovation (CCR) Magazine nharris@madgi.com 2024-04-12T15:31:00-04:00 >2024-04-12T15:34:34-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/8b/8b1383726265249c4319cd8bc5314813.png?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/vibrantforall?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZVkFWv2Sh0b0V64xUdMtzqOOub3vst0Yvk2f9DJ2ZqoqQXcB1w8uHkelnE0VIY_nAMxP6x_OVlAtQOsQ6NY03vWtt6xez-n09F92zLC1sgREGkr0LBPIIrnPqkugavKd0oSKKntAIoXVmvHnzC_a7wTxvSbq_qenhVnWknyWiyFLi4LQLs1kCPStfg7Y-ZxCf4&amp;__tn__=-%5DK-R" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vibrant Emotional Health</a>'s newly designed 60,000 SF NYC Headquarters receives 2024 Project Profile Award by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ccrmagazine?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZVkFWv2Sh0b0V64xUdMtzqOOub3vst0Yvk2f9DJ2ZqoqQXcB1w8uHkelnE0VIY_nAMxP6x_OVlAtQOsQ6NY03vWtt6xez-n09F92zLC1sgREGkr0LBPIIrnPqkugavKd0oSKKntAIoXVmvHnzC_a7wTxvSbq_qenhVnWknyWiyFLi4LQLs1kCPStfg7Y-ZxCf4&amp;__tn__=-%5DK-R" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Commercial Construction &amp; Renovation</a> (CCR) Magazine. This award recognizes the best-of-the-best construction and renovation projects. Congratulations to our design affiliate, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MontroyAndersenDeMarco?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZVkFWv2Sh0b0V64xUdMtzqOOub3vst0Yvk2f9DJ2ZqoqQXcB1w8uHkelnE0VIY_nAMxP6x_OVlAtQOsQ6NY03vWtt6xez-n09F92zLC1sgREGkr0LBPIIrnPqkugavKd0oSKKntAIoXVmvHnzC_a7wTxvSbq_qenhVnWknyWiyFLi4LQLs1kCPStfg7Y-ZxCf4&amp;__tn__=-%5DK-R" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Montroy Andersen DeMarco</a>, Benchmark Construction, and the entire Vibrant team!&nbsp; Excellent work!</p> <p>Photo Credit: Ola Wilk Photography</p> <p><br></p> https://archinect.com/firms/release/15861745/the-remington-boys-girls-club-energizes-new-rochelle-s-downtown-revitalization-initiative/150423576 The Remington Boys & Girls Club Energizes New Rochelle's Downtown Revitalization Initiative GF55 Architects 2024-04-10T11:12:00-04:00 >2024-04-18T10:12:38-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/22/22362c70459153e66fe3a1d245a5e983.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><strong>New Rochelle, NY (April 9, 2024)</strong></p> <p>GF55 Architects, based in New York City, used their expertise in urban mixed-use developments and educational institutions to create The Remington Boys &amp; Girls Clubhouse. The brand-new Clubhouse is the cornerstone of the <em>Lincoln Park Development</em>, a three-building complex that is at the heart of <em>New Rochelle&rsquo;s Downtown Revitalization Initiative </em>(NR DRI). </p> <p>The Remington serves as the visual anchor to the urban development and has a core mission of serving the preteen and teenage community outside of school with expanded pathways for academic reinforcement, socialization, and athletics.&nbsp; GF55&rsquo;s playful design of the 23,400 square foot structure replaces the former outdated Boys &amp; Girls clubhouse. Industrial materials such as standing seam metal roofing, a multi-toned fiber cement board, corrugated metal panel accents, and double height glazing impart a visual liveliness that is appropriate for this institution. Fresh graphics and the unique shape of t...</p> https://archinect.com/firms/release/1898/city-of-boulder-selects-rios-to-transform-boulder-s-civic-area/150423528 CITY OF BOULDER SELECTS RIOS TO TRANSFORM BOULDER’S CIVIC AREA Etosha Moh 2024-04-09T19:19:00-04:00 >2024-04-09T19:19:08-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/b5/b55177b1562ff18ae4498efaac44f69d.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><em>Following an international selection process, RIOS&rsquo; phase two planning and schematic design for the downtown Boulder Civic Area aims to create an energetic 27-acre recreational hub connecting community and nature.</em></p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/ab/ab8523de8d5d568d0bdca451ef1ea418.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1230" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/ab/ab8523de8d5d568d0bdca451ef1ea418.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=615" alt="City of Boulder Selects RIOS to Transform Boulder's Civic Area" title="City of Boulder Selects RIOS to Transform Boulder's Civic Area"></a></p><figcaption>Illustration by RIOS</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Boulder, CO, April 2024</strong> &ndash; Renowned international design collective <a href="http://www.rios.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RIOS</a> has been selected to transform Boulder's Civic Area into a vibrant recreational destination at the confluence of community and nature. RIOS will work with the City of Boulder&rsquo;s Parks and Recreation Department on the project, known as <a href="https://bouldercolorado.gov/projects/civic-area-phase-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Civic Area Phase 2</a>.</p> <p>Building on the Department&rsquo;s 2015 Master Plan and the 2018 Phase One park improvement project, RIOS' Boulder office will explore a multilayered strategy that prioritizes environmental resilience, connectivity, and community-first activations and experiences that will transform this public space in the heart of Boulder.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p>"This is a joyous time for the community of Boulder, and we are honored to be a part of the team planning and des...</p> https://archinect.com/firms/release/85409298/for-high-end-designs-in-ski-resort-towns-prefab-has-benefits-alexander-zilberman-aia/150423498 For High-End Designs in Ski Resort Towns, Prefab Has Benefits: Alexander Zilberman AIA ccsullivan 2024-04-09T18:03:00-04:00 >2024-04-09T18:03:46-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/73/733e99e8f28bc4c21cf1036e2c1ed621.jpeg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Developers of luxury residences in ski resort towns want to avoid delays, finish building premium homes, and sell. Because challenges inevitably arise, including limited construction seasons, so many of those homebuilders are partnering with prefab-savvy architects like Alexander Zilberman, AIA, to find solutions for translating luxury residential and hospitality brands into high-quality architecture, on a timetable that works.&nbsp;</p> <p>According to Zilberman, the founder and principal of Alexander Zilberman Architecture, P.C. (<a href="https://azarchdesign.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AZA</a>) in New York, prefab technologies are ideal for resort areas, like Park City, Utah for example. The market there is ripe for new high-end homes, but they also face limited construction and labor pools. Then there&rsquo;s the &ldquo;mud season&rdquo; &ndash; a reference to spring beginning after the ski lifts shut down &mdash; when the resort town becomes more like a ghost town.&nbsp;<br></p> <p>&ldquo;The success of ultra-luxury design hinges on delivering the highest possible quality for a segment of consumers wi...</p> https://archinect.com/firms/release/49544003/seattle-s-skyline-set-to-go-green-mass-timber-emerges-as-affordable-high-rise-construction-solution/150423442 Seattle’s Skyline Set to Go Green: Mass Timber Emerges as Affordable High-Rise Construction Solution Weber Thompson 2024-04-09T14:18:00-04:00 >2024-04-09T14:20:49-04:00 <figure><a href="https://www.weberthompson.com/mass-timber-affordable-high-rise-construction/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/4c/4cb77ce436eab2f9398d930cf5f5d7ab.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=615" alt="Seattle&rsquo;s Skyline Set to Go Green: Mass Timber Emerges as Affordable High-Rise Construction Solution" title="Seattle&rsquo;s Skyline Set to Go Green: Mass Timber Emerges as Affordable High-Rise Construction Solution"></a></figure><p>(SEATTLE, WA) April 9, 2024 - Building a hybrid mass timber high-rise is now nearly as cost-effective as building a comparable concrete tower. This could be great news for both the environment and renters in the Seattle area.</p> <p><a href="https://www.weberthompson.com/mass-timber-affordable-high-rise-construction/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A new study</a>&nbsp;co-authored by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pcl.com/us/en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PCL Construction</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dci-engineers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DCI Engineers</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.weberthompson.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Weber Thompson</a>&nbsp;examines the decreasing costs of mass timber construction and its potential to expand residential space in densely populated urban regions.</p> <p>Intermediate high-rise towers (those 180 feet or shorter) are often under-built in urban areas due to an unfortunate intersection of construction cost and code requirements. Even if the zoning allows, many developers forgo developing high-rise residential projects that are under 200 feet due to the cost of concrete construction at this scale. Mass timber construction provides an alternative that can be cost-competitive or more economical under the right circumstances &ndash; paving the way for the construction of more buildings in the intermediate towe...</p> https://archinect.com/firms/release/41892704/anderson-brul-architects-and-bogard-construction-complete-aptos-branch-library/150423323 Anderson Brulé Architects and Bogard Construction Complete Aptos Branch Library Mariana.StudioPR 2024-04-08T17:23:00-04:00 >2024-04-08T17:23:57-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/ec/ec66293d87d5e8f1336206119f5b3269.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><strong>Aptos, Calif., April 8, 2024&nbsp;</strong>&mdash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.santacruzpl.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Santa Cruz Public Libraries</a>&nbsp;recently reopened its new Aptos Library branch after an 18 month, total reconstruction effort. Designed by San Jose-based&nbsp;<a href="https://aba-arch.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anderson Brul&eacute; Architects</a>&nbsp;(ABA) and constructed by Santa Cruz builder&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bogardconstruction.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bogard Construction&nbsp;</a>(Bogard) through a design-build contract, the Aptos Branch has been re-imagined to meet the requirements of contemporary library patrons, with the ABA and Bogard team diligently integrating feedback from the local Aptos community into the design-build process.</p> <p>&ldquo;The Aptos Library will be a tremendous asset for the community for many years to come,&rdquo;said Bogard Construction President Jared Bogaard. &ldquo;Bogard Construction is honored to&nbsp;have partnered with the County of Santa Cruz for this project, as it is a true example of&nbsp;how successful design/build deliveries can be on public projects. Our partnership with ABA&nbsp;Architects was a resounding success, and we are proud of our entire design and&nbsp;subcontractor team members. We a...</p> https://archinect.com/firms/release/16840/cal-state-long-beach-breaks-ground-on-115-million-student-housing-project/150423297 Cal State Long Beach breaks ground on $115 million student housing project alisontday 2024-04-08T15:13:00-04:00 >2024-04-15T12:15:21-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/d8/d83311001375b70f9b584aa267f46337.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>On March 28,&nbsp;California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for La Playa Residence Hall, a 108,000-square-foot student housing project designed by global architecture and design firm Perkins&amp;Will. The project is a part of the State of California&rsquo;s Higher Education Student Housing Grant Program, which aims to increase below-rate rental options for students living on campus.&nbsp;</p> <p>&ldquo;La Playa Residence Hall will add 424 residents to CSULB&rsquo;s Hillside Housing village, improving access to affordable on-campus housing at The Beach,&rdquo; says Yan Krymsky, principal and design director at Perkins&amp;Will&rsquo;s Los Angeles studio. &ldquo;We expanded on the village feel of the surrounding Hillside Housing community by dividing the project into three structures connected by bridges. This gives the project a more approachable scale and preserves open space on campus.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p> <p>The $115 million project will consist of three five-story buildings each surrounded by outdoor amenities, ranging fro...</p> https://archinect.com/firms/release/15515077/morgan-north-receives-2024-honor-award-for-excellence-in-landscape-architecture/150423285 Morgan North Receives 2024 Honor Award for Excellence in Landscape Architecture nharris@madgi.com 2024-04-08T13:49:00-04:00 >2024-04-08T13:54:54-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/b7/b757aa7d46b2d22f1034b89275b6a264.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>USPS Morgan North's 2-acre Rooftop Landscape is the recipient of the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NationalASLA?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZUgE8_QnMQAkCeMwKK4od4ofi9Aao2mQ4N-Cy5Xo8ecbroaHoN46r-ereODX94LoLGGQUzsIhlKKcPToiJKovd0HVKym9CD_Fc2IlBGDWhxnp2yOUUckkILWL_hhkfU31ax7craa-pNFRLwZ5WIwSyN6LYhlMz2tInn309FJ3uvJXxZKHn9HoaCncgW-ymGCbg&amp;__tn__=-%5DK-R" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">American Society of Landscape Architects</a>, New York Chapter's (ASLA-NY) prestigious "Honor Award". This award recognizes excellence in the practice of landscape architecture. Congratulations to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tishmanspeyer?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZUgE8_QnMQAkCeMwKK4od4ofi9Aao2mQ4N-Cy5Xo8ecbroaHoN46r-ereODX94LoLGGQUzsIhlKKcPToiJKovd0HVKym9CD_Fc2IlBGDWhxnp2yOUUckkILWL_hhkfU31ax7craa-pNFRLwZ5WIwSyN6LYhlMz2tInn309FJ3uvJXxZKHn9HoaCncgW-ymGCbg&amp;__tn__=-%5DK-R" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tishman Speyer</a>, Landscape Architect: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HMWhiteSA?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZUgE8_QnMQAkCeMwKK4od4ofi9Aao2mQ4N-Cy5Xo8ecbroaHoN46r-ereODX94LoLGGQUzsIhlKKcPToiJKovd0HVKym9CD_Fc2IlBGDWhxnp2yOUUckkILWL_hhkfU31ax7craa-pNFRLwZ5WIwSyN6LYhlMz2tInn309FJ3uvJXxZKHn9HoaCncgW-ymGCbg&amp;__tn__=-%5DK-R" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HMWhite</a>, Design Architect: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sdgarc?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZUgE8_QnMQAkCeMwKK4od4ofi9Aao2mQ4N-Cy5Xo8ecbroaHoN46r-ereODX94LoLGGQUzsIhlKKcPToiJKovd0HVKym9CD_Fc2IlBGDWhxnp2yOUUckkILWL_hhkfU31ax7craa-pNFRLwZ5WIwSyN6LYhlMz2tInn309FJ3uvJXxZKHn9HoaCncgW-ymGCbg&amp;__tn__=-%5DK-R" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shimoda Design Group</a>, Lead Architect: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/montroydemarcoarchitecturellp?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZUgE8_QnMQAkCeMwKK4od4ofi9Aao2mQ4N-Cy5Xo8ecbroaHoN46r-ereODX94LoLGGQUzsIhlKKcPToiJKovd0HVKym9CD_Fc2IlBGDWhxnp2yOUUckkILWL_hhkfU31ax7craa-pNFRLwZ5WIwSyN6LYhlMz2tInn309FJ3uvJXxZKHn9HoaCncgW-ymGCbg&amp;__tn__=-%5DK-R" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Montroy DeMarco Architecture LLP</a>, and the entire Morgan North Team on such a remarkable project. Cheers to all!</p> <p>Photo Credit - Joe Thomas</p> https://archinect.com/firms/release/150058034/morgan-north-receives-2024-honor-award-for-excellence-in-landscape-architecture/150423282 Morgan North Receives 2024 Honor Award for Excellence in Landscape Architecture nharris@madgi.com 2024-04-08T13:24:00-04:00 >2024-04-08T13:29:36-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/8c/8c9a90fbde7a56c1059a1c9edb44147f.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>We are thrilled to announce USPS Morgan North's 2-acre Rooftop Landscape is the recipient of the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NationalASLA?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZUx2hrhYXgrEsYneGuKObgSaPsbx5DvMSYfmw_UdPMD3BYa9sEpMAF0NZUKtNHBBLAgx-3lAHjqQOVy57OY9qv8mka83piELhqK6svqNiVlEmhGbN2SnEKSoMswwsRQyrbY5CMfXxcaBuyWVPccP7slgZGjRt6uf8kxZ3uLTc_24tarxtlCW0ARlg8-TslYA-E&amp;__tn__=-%5DK-R" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">American Society of Landscape Architects</a>, New York Chapter's (ASLA-NY) prestigious "Honor Award". This award recognizes excellence in the practice of landscape architecture. Congratulations to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tishmanspeyer?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZUx2hrhYXgrEsYneGuKObgSaPsbx5DvMSYfmw_UdPMD3BYa9sEpMAF0NZUKtNHBBLAgx-3lAHjqQOVy57OY9qv8mka83piELhqK6svqNiVlEmhGbN2SnEKSoMswwsRQyrbY5CMfXxcaBuyWVPccP7slgZGjRt6uf8kxZ3uLTc_24tarxtlCW0ARlg8-TslYA-E&amp;__tn__=-%5DK-R" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tishman Speyer</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HMWhiteSA?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZUx2hrhYXgrEsYneGuKObgSaPsbx5DvMSYfmw_UdPMD3BYa9sEpMAF0NZUKtNHBBLAgx-3lAHjqQOVy57OY9qv8mka83piELhqK6svqNiVlEmhGbN2SnEKSoMswwsRQyrbY5CMfXxcaBuyWVPccP7slgZGjRt6uf8kxZ3uLTc_24tarxtlCW0ARlg8-TslYA-E&amp;__tn__=-%5DK-R" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HMWhite</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sdgarc?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZUx2hrhYXgrEsYneGuKObgSaPsbx5DvMSYfmw_UdPMD3BYa9sEpMAF0NZUKtNHBBLAgx-3lAHjqQOVy57OY9qv8mka83piELhqK6svqNiVlEmhGbN2SnEKSoMswwsRQyrbY5CMfXxcaBuyWVPccP7slgZGjRt6uf8kxZ3uLTc_24tarxtlCW0ARlg8-TslYA-E&amp;__tn__=-%5DK-R" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shimoda Design Group</a>, and the entire Morgan North Team on such a remarkable project.&nbsp; Check out Morgan North and all the ASLA-New York Chapter&rsquo;s 2024 Design Award Winners at <a href="http://www.aslany.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.aslany.org</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;Cheers to all!</p> <p>&nbsp;<br>Source: Photo Credit - Joe Thomas</p> https://archinect.com/firms/release/15872618/stantec-selected-as-lead-interior-designer-for-landmark-bread-building-redevelopment-in-downtown-hollywood-florida/150423015 Stantec selected as lead interior designer for landmark Bread Building redevelopment in downtown Hollywood, Florida Susan Bender 2024-04-05T17:22:00-04:00 >2024-04-05T17:22:42-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/5b/5befa7fdd604513346e3b78e72697d85.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been selected to provide interior design services for the Bread Building Project&mdash;a mixed-use residential building on Young Circle in downtown Hollywood, Florida. Developed by Fort Lauderdale-based BTI Partners, the project is part of the revitalization program for the neighborhood that will include retail, restaurants, office space, and additional residential living.</p> <p>Situated on the former site of the historic Bread Building manufacturing plant, the 362-unit development will overlook ArtsPark and feature an amenity deck to provide panoramic views of the city.</p> <p>&ldquo;The Bread Building&rsquo;s interiors will combine modern influences and timeless materials to authentically reflect the original industrial buildings character. By combining chic sophistication with raw and natural elements, our design creates an urban oasis in this thriving community,&rdquo; said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stantec.com/en/people/m/mclaine-maureen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maureen McLaine</a>, senior interior designer at Stantec. &ldquo;The Bread Building h...</p> https://archinect.com/firms/release/150254205/pulp-studio-expands-business-with-fashionable-fa-ades/150422900 Pulp Studio Expands Business with Fashionable Façades alashner 2024-04-04T15:56:00-04:00 >2024-04-04T15:56:35-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/34/34020cd69400a1f68581f97d657bcb6e.png?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Pulp Studio, the leading designer and manufacturer of technically superior decorative glass, is expanding upon their project repertoire with a few highly notable names in fashion: Louis Vuitton and Vacheron Constantin. The decorative glass manufacturer has been repeatedly tapped for creating luxury glass fa&ccedil;ade storefronts &ndash; and have more in the works slated for completion later this year.</p> <p>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s an exhilarating time for our business as we see an increased number of building front projects come our way,&rdquo; says Kirk Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of Pulp Studio. &ldquo;These projects showcase more than just the decorative interior glass that we&rsquo;re known for. By providing industry leading innovation, design, quality and service, we have been able to completely customize beautiful fa&ccedil;ades for multiple luxury brands around the country.&rdquo; </p> <p>Louis Vuitton opened a renovated store at the Lenox Square Mall in Atlanta, Ga. The space visually represents the brand&rsquo;s heritage and craftsmanship with an ...</p> https://archinect.com/firms/release/18781826/how-the-zero-waste-dc-plan-impacts-building-owners-and-design-professionals/150422886 How the Zero Waste DC Plan Impacts Building Owners and Design Professionals Alison Hoffmann 2024-04-04T11:40:00-04:00 >2024-04-04T11:40:09-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/e6/e6c0814585536ca15170e4f0755132c4.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><em>On February 8, 2024, Mayor Muriel Bowser presented the&nbsp;<strong>Zero Waste DC Plan</strong>&nbsp;to the Council, outlining policies, programs, and initiatives to meet the District&rsquo;s aim of reducing per capita waste generation by 15% and transitioning from a disposable culture to a circular economy. Of the 43 actions in the plan, a handful are essential for building owners and design professionals to know about now.</em></p> <p><em><a href="https://www.hoffarch.com/wp-content/uploads/How-the-Zero-Waste-DC-Plan-Impacts-Building-Owners-and-Design-Professionals.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://mcusercontent.com/76fb528e545f7ad3df67265f3/images/ddb7959d-9ca4-49d2-be75-4e1aeb1e9f3e.png"></a>&nbsp;</em>Download PDF&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.hoffarch.com/news-article/zero-waste-dc-plan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://mcusercontent.com/76fb528e545f7ad3df67265f3/images/55f1bb59-d0f7-427e-8a49-c146c5266696.png"></a>&nbsp;View online</p> <p><strong>Overview of the Plan</strong></p> <p>In 2013, the District enacted the Sustainable DC Plan and established the ambitious goal of&nbsp;<em><strong>diverting 80% of the citywide waste stream away from landfills and incineration.</strong></em>&nbsp;For 2018, that citywide waste stream was estimated at over 1.1 million tons. Previously established guidelines from the 2019 Sustainable DC 2.0 Plan and the Zero Waste Omnibus Amendment Act of 2020 guided development of the Zero Waste DC Plan, finalized in early 2024 after years of research and public engagement. Originally, the target year to achieve 80% diversion of solid...</p> https://archinect.com/schools/release/268/new-paul-r-williams-archive-fellows-program/150422771 NEW PAUL R. WILLIAMS ARCHIVE FELLOWS PROGRAM keikomcn@usc.edu 2024-04-03T15:45:00-04:00 >2024-04-05T01:23:54-04:00 <p>In 2020, the USC School of Architecture and the Getty Research Institute (GRI) acquired the <a href="https://arch.usc.edu/paul-r-williams-archive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paul R. Williams Architecture Archive</a> from the Estate of Paul R. Williams. The Archive includes over 37,000 plans, including 10,000 drawings, blueprints, project diazo types, hand-colored renderings, vintage photographs, written correspondence, and other materials comprising Williams&rsquo; entire professional career.<br></p> <p>&nbsp;USC School of Architecture is&nbsp;pleased to announce a new fellowship opportunity that has been established for the Paul R. Williams Archive. The <a href="https://arch.usc.edu/jobs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PRW Archive Fellows Program</a> will support one designer- or scholar-in-residence per academic year.</p> <p>&nbsp;USC Architecture invites applications from recent graduates who wish to pursue careers in academia, and have a demonstrated interest and are developing work related to social, racial and cultural conditions within American cities.</p> <p>&nbsp;During each year-long program, the Fellow is expected to engage in research using the co-owned PRW Archive and teach...</p> https://archinect.com/firms/release/53443275/the-aviator/150422692 THE AVIATOR FE Consulting 2024-04-03T15:13:00-04:00 >2024-04-03T15:15:33-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/0d/0dea062970db3097184c483a546b8054.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><strong>At Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande, ALTA launches the Aviator.</strong></p> <p>The Rennes-based ALTA agency (Maxime Le Trionnaire and Gwena&euml;l Le Chapelain) has delivered the Aviator, a 52-home (3,462 m2 GFA) program in Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande (Ille-et-Vilaine), between 2022 and 2024, for Espacil Accession + Espacil Habitat, the contracting authorities. The project is composed of two buildings linked by a planted slab.</p> <p>Located on former army industrial and storage sites in the Mermoz sector of the ZAC la Courrouze (mixed development zone) in the Rennes metropolitan area, the Aviator is a housing development completed by the requalification and redevelopment of the boulevard Jean Mermoz. This new gateway to the city gives pride of place to soft mobility (bicycles and pedestrians), directing traffic to the Saint-Jacques-Ga&icirc;t&eacute; Multimodal Inter-change Hub (bus, metro and park-and-ride facilities), located just a few minutes&rsquo; walk away.</p> <p>Along the boulevard, the buildings of the various blocks in this sector ...</p> https://archinect.com/firms/release/150332254/pierre-paul-bernard-stadium-talence-k-architectures/150422693 PIERRE-PAUL BERNARD STADIUM TALENCE / K ARCHITECTURES FE Consulting 2024-04-03T15:12:00-04:00 >2024-04-03T15:12:57-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/ac/ac014c591d80122d7f866d29de0227a3.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><strong>CONTEXT</strong></p> <p>ln 2016, the &laquo;Bordeaux M&eacute;tropole&raquo; community of municipalities appointed K ARCHITECTURES to renovate the stadium&rsquo;s track and grandstands, as well as to build a maintenance division and, above all, a new sport complex housing indoor practice halls, a dojo, a weight room, an administrative division and spaces of conviviality.</p> <p><strong>For Karine Herman and Je&#769;ro&#770;me Sigwalt, Thouars Wood is a living myth. lt&rsquo;s the representation of a utopia, that of a rustic ideal where mankind has regained the ability to live in symbiosis with the rest of the living world.</strong></p> <p><strong>CHALLENGE</strong></p> <p>The Thouars communal wood is a natural monument in the city. To build an additional 4,000 m2 without removing a single tree appeared magical. Here was the eternal and infinitely current dilemma: &laquo;Can we sacrifice a living cathedra! to make way for an artificial chapel? And, even if grassed glades had long been reclaimed from natural biotopes, what form could this program take across the landscape when it required shed- sized...</p> https://archinect.com/firms/release/150421774/athletes-village-in-saint-ouen-france-mixed-building-dream-dimitri-roussel-ensemble-architecture-m-tropole/150422695 Athletes Village in Saint-Ouen (France) Mixed building / DREAM (Dimitri Roussel Ensemble Architecture Métropole) FE Consulting 2024-04-03T15:12:00-04:00 >2024-04-03T15:14:31-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/2e/2eea73a183067c256a6efd500d1b54b1.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><strong>An ephemeral village, a district inaugurated on February 29 by the French President, the Athletes' Village will be the center of the world in the summer of 2024, before becoming a fully-fledged city district in 2025.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>As part of the most ambitious project of the decade for the Paris metropolis, architect Dominique Perrault has been entrusted with the design of sector E, located on the right bank of the Seine, between the Cite&#769; du Cine&#769;ma and the Vieux Saint-Ouen. Called &laquo;Les Belve&#769;de&#768;res&raquo; in reference to its location and the height of its buildings (up to the GF+ 10), this is the most residential of the new district&rsquo;s sectors, which will include more than a fifth of the Village&rsquo;s 2,500 homes. These are divided, in a mixed program, into five lots and nineteen buildings, all new construction, on which seven architecture agencies worked as a cohesive unit.</p> <p><strong>SPORT IN THE CITY&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>In this favorable context,&nbsp;DREAM&nbsp;is responsible for building 13,477 m2 of office space on the E3 block, and is p...</p> https://archinect.com/firms/release/150058034/nyrej-s-2024-women-in-construction-designer-furniture-manager-jessica-gross-associate-aia-well-ap/150422755 NYREJ's 2024 Women In Construction: Designer & Furniture Manager, Jessica Gross, Associate AIA, WELL AP nharris@madgi.com 2024-04-03T14:40:00-04:00 >2024-04-03T15:11:00-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/30/300093d7b5a2d18014457cf331365da7.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Congratulations to Designer &amp; Furniture Manager, Jessica Gross, Associate AIA, WELL AP!&nbsp; She is one of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nyrej?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZV1VVh5lFJY2caBNxrCJ8b6K_Yswc5z4CxDyGtyHDGIjk5SLdAzqPm3HkwJHBsPDey8lBDPe_asTwmZRzNJJPTxGX1vuXikohSwa4Rg1ukgjcNnG24TIwyd_yZCkJ0dECrh2_o9SlPPWltu2Ef6EtCMza_35T2X7_84P_IUYEai-NhCCFx1YiI9EMlh0chOGGk&amp;__tn__=-%5DK-R" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New York Real Estate Journal</a>'s 2024 Women in Construction.&nbsp; We&rsquo;re proud of you and all your hard work.&nbsp; Click on the link below to check out Jessica's amazing spotlight interview.<br></p> <p><a href="https://nyrej.com/24wic-jessica-gross-montroy-demarco-architecture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://nyrej.com/24wic-jessic...</a><br></p>