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Schools Turn to Design Professionals as the Pandemic Mandates Collaboration With Long-Term Impacts

2021-05-21T08:23:00-04:00

As many Americans adjust to life at home, exploring backyard yoga classes and telecommuting to work while their children flitter through the background disrupting Zoom meetings, the schools responsible for those children are likewise adapting to the constraints and demands of in-person instruction. In the midst of a pandemic that has fundamentally altered the physical spaces for learning a generation of students is coming to view as a “new normal,” the architecture of education echoes many changes the rest of society has undertaken since the crisis began last March.

Are the Doors Closing on the Open Office?

2020-11-17T18:59:00-05:00

As workers return to their offices after the regional lockdowns implemented to stop the spread of Coronavirus, there is a new reckoning in the workplace: Will the open office survive?

Op-Ed: The Future of Zoning in New York City

2020-10-02T09:08:00-04:00

It is evident that architecture and design, like most industries, is in a state of flux. From how offices are conceptualized to the way our cities are built, the global COVID-19 health crisis and the current social justice movement will bring about immense change in New York City. With over 40 years of zoning experience, I foresee the following changes in the coming years: outer borough multi-use development; increased height allowances in low- and mid-scale development; preserving historic buildings instead of entire neighborhoods to make way for more development; and the ULURP process becoming increasingly difficult.

How will Senior Living Facilities Change After COVID-19?

2020-07-23T09:00:00-04:00

Senior living facilities and nursing homes have become a critical vector during the COVID-19 pandemic and have contributed to a large number of deaths from the disease, both within the United States and around the world.

This typology, along with shopping malls, offices, schools, airports, restaurants and others, are among the many types of everyday buildings that will need to be reconsidered from a design perspective in the aftermath of the pandemic.

To discuss potential coming changes for the senior and assisted living building types, Archinect connected with Michael Liu, Vice President and Principal, and Anthony Vivirito, Senior Project Manager, at Boston-based The Architectural Team (TAT) to discuss the potential futures of these facilities. The pair discuss designing new approaches for shared living and family visitation spaces, as well as adaptations being made to existing buildings, and new horizons for senior living buildings in a variety of arenas.

What Will Airports Look Like Post-COVID-19?

2020-07-14T13:37:00-04:00

Airports are the cathedrals of the 21st century – a physical space that reflects cultural, historical and sociological trends, while ushering millions of people to their respective destinations. Airports and their host cities continue to evolve and improve at a rapid pace. This has only intensified amid recent events. Cities are anticipating future needs and public health requirements – and airports are considered a part of the solution.