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Creating the Regenerative School

2024-11-19T11:36:00-05:00

In this complex era, there is an important question about school design: How can science guide us in creating regenerative, healthy spaces for learning? Creating the Regenerative School showcases a commitment to embracing new knowledge, and constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in educational design. This book highlights examples that demonstrate that exploration, delving into the latest developments, challenges, and opportunities in the quest to create sustainable, regenerative places of learning that not only adapt to change but actively contribute to the well-being of individuals and the planet.

Case studies were evaluated on five metrics:

• Net-Zero Energy/Carbon Strategies
• Healthy, Regenerative Building Attributes
• Utilization of Evidence Based Informed Design
• Occupant Satisfaction
• Post Occupancy Data

The case studies will be supplemented will essays from leading subject matter experts addressing topics ranging from:

• Evidence Based Design
• Occupant Health
•...

Spectacular Alcove Residential Tower Earns DeSimone Structural Engineering Excellence Recognition

2024-11-15T12:25:00-05:00

DeSimone Consulting Engineering has earned recognition for its contribution to redefining the skyline of Nashville, Tennessee, from the National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA) for the structural design of the Alcove residential tower. Administered annually by NCSEA, the prestigious SEE Awards program honors projects that showcase ingenuity, technical skill, and groundbreaking design in the field.

Alcove, a first-of-its-kind luxury residential tower, rises 34-stories and 419 feet over Nashville, features 356 apartment units, and hosts a variety of exterior amenities, including a clear-bottomed pool at the top of the building—the highest in Nashville.

Alcove also earned DeSimone global recognition from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitats (CTBUH) with a 2024 Award of Excellence for Best Tall Building in the 100–199-meter category last month, marking the first time a Nashville property has been recognized by the organization. The Structural Engineering...

Stantec to provide engineering services for new commercial port of entry in Douglas, Arizona

2024-11-14T18:11:00-05:00

Stantec, a global leader in design and engineering, along with design-build partners general contractor Hensel Phelps, and architect Jones Studio, have been awarded a US$274.7 million contract by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) for a new commercial inspection port along the Mexico border in Douglas, Arizona. The port will increase capacity and facilitate lawful trade and travel between the US and Mexico.

Stantec will provide transportation infrastructure, site/civil engineering, utilities engineering, and surveying, as well as architecture and sustainability consulting services on this major port of entry project. Jones Studio will serve as the design excellence architect.

As a critical infrastructure development project, the GSA is receiving $180.3 million in Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding and $92.2 million from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). In addition, the project includes subcontracting goals reflecting GSA’s commitment to creating mor...

Stantec celebrates groundbreaking of Nora Hotel in West Palm Beach, Florida

2024-11-14T13:47:00-05:00

Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, today celebrated the groundbreaking of the Nora Hotel in West Palm Beach, Florida. Developed by New York-based BD Hotels in partnership with Wheelock Street Capital, Stantec serves as this upscale hotel’s design architect and architect of record.

Nora Hotel is the first vertical development in the Nora District. This district is transforming a railroad warehouse area into a bustling mixed-use development, complete with hospitality, retail, and office space, all designed with a focus on the occupants’ health and well-being. The cobblestone streets and curbless sidewalks work their way through lush landscaping and parks to connect pedestrians to the nature around them.

The 215,000-square-foot historic West Palm Beach-inspired hotel will rise five stories with 201 guest rooms and include a spacious parking garage. Amenities will include a rooftop pool deck complete with a restaurant, two bars, lounge area, and poolside cab...

For Tiny Homes, Better Design and a 1906 Precedent

2024-11-13T14:06:00-05:00

Could areas afflicted with housing shortages and homelessness benefit from a 120-year-old solution?

That’s the story behind a new tiny home designed by architect Charles Bloszies, FAIA. Inspired by the wood-framed, cedar-shingled “earthquake cottages” created in response to San Francisco’s 1906 earthquake and fire, Bloszies and his team have created a modern version to address homelessness. Called NowHouse, its footprint is about 100 square feet, with metal frames and cladding for fire protection.

It’s a solution to the housing emergency inspired by another emergency.

"The city built over 5,000 tiny, one-room shelters to house those displaced by the earthquake. These cute little structures were called 'Earthquake Cottages' and rapidly deployed in large number on open spaces with the intent they would be moved to permanent locations,” says Bloszies, who is also a structures engineer and author. "Many have survived and are still lived in and cherished by their residents today. The Ear...

McMillan Pazdan Smith Welcomes Jenny Williams as Commercial Segment Leader

2024-11-13T12:11:00-05:00

McMillan Pazdan Smith is excited to announce the addition of Jenny Williams as Commercial Segment Leader. With over 20 years of experience across the Southeast in mixed-use, adaptive reuse, commercial, retail, K-12, higher education, and medical office spaces, Jenny brings a wealth of expertise to the firm. She has successfully managed projects valued at over $1.5 billion in the past decade, including significant developments in Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, and Charleston.

“Jenny’s diverse and extensive experience in larger real estate markets makes her an invaluable resource for developers new to the Southeast, as well as for retail developers expanding into emerging markets,” says Scott Hinson, Charlotte Commercial Practice Area Leader for McMillan Pazdan Smith.

Jenny's well-rounded skill set encompasses entitlement planning and strategy, business development, project management, and construction knowledge. She actively engages in the creative process, from hand sketching to ...

Mass Timber-Constructed Homes Coming Soon to Hawaii Hawaii Off Grid Partnership with WoodWorks Brings Sustainable, Fire-Resistant Construction to Lahaina Homes

2024-11-12T18:05:00-05:00

Maui, Hawaiʻi – November 8, 2024: Thanks to a partnership between Hawaii Off Grid Architecture & Engineering and WoodWorks – Wood Products Council, homes across the Islands are soon to be constructed with mass timber—an innovative wood solution that is sustainable, inherently fire resistant, and fast to construct. This initiative is part of an effort both to assist project teams that want to pursue mass timber buildings in Hawaii and ensure that local workers have the expertise to build them.

Mass timber is a category of framing styles characterized by the use of large, engineered wood panels, often paired with engineered wood columns and beams. Its value as a building material in Hawaii includes reduced carbon impact, as well as its natural ability to char in a fire while retaining its structural strength. Char calculations are well established based on the size of mass timber elements, allowing designers of these projects to meet building code requirements for safety and performan...

University of Kentucky College of Design, Gray Design Building receives highest AIA Kentucky award

2024-11-12T14:50:00-05:00

The Kentucky chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) recognized the University of Kentucky College of Design and its new home in the Gray Design Building with a 2024 Honor Award for Excellence in Architectural Design.

The Honor Award is the highest award given as a part of the AIA Kentucky Honor Awards Program. This award is given based on the project's scale and budget. The UK College of Design’s Gray Design Building received the Honor Award in the Additions/Renovations/Restoration: Greater than $5M category.

The renovation of the 107-year-old former Reynolds tobacco warehouse has transformed the 132,000-square-foot space into an educational facility that includes open studio areas, advanced fabrication labs, classrooms, offices and event spaces. The facility serves students from various disciplines, including architecture, interiors, historic preservation, product design, landscape architecture and biomedical engineering, fostering a collaborative, cross-discipli...

UConn Breaks Ground on New School of Nursing Building

2024-11-12T11:34:00-05:00

Amenta Emma, in partnership with Ayers Saint Gross, proudly marks the groundbreaking of the University of Connecticut’s new School of Nursing building. This state-of-the-art facility, designed to foster academic excellence and support UConn Nursing’s research-driven mission, will provide a dynamic environment for students, faculty, and researchers.

The new building will include advanced simulation and clinical learning labs, behavioral research spaces, and wet labs dedicated to nursing research. Its ground floor will feature adaptable classrooms and collaborative areas, enhancing opportunities for interactive learning and community building. In addition, a dedicated makerspace will offer students hands-on experience with the latest in healthcare innovation and technology.

The project reflects UConn’s commitment to shaping the future of nursing education, equipping students with the skills and experience they need to excel in the ever-evolving healthcare landscape.

For additional det...

MBB Designs Adaptive Reuse of Firehouse as a Music School

2024-11-12T11:33:00-05:00

MBB Architects is working with the Noel Pointer Foundation and NYC agencies to transform a vacant firehouse in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn into a new music school.

MBB is transforming the 167-year-old DeGraw Firehouse into a music school for the Noel Pointer Foundation, a Brooklyn-based nonprofit that provides high-quality string music education to youth from historically underserved communities. This 5,835-square-foot adaptive reuse project is sponsored by the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs and administered through the NYC Department of Design and Construction.

Maximizing usable space within the building's tight footprint, the three-level design provides a welcoming street-level lobby and library as well as acoustically optimized spaces for performance, instruction, and recording. The design restores the historic character of the brick and terra cotta façade and adds a backyard terrace. The preserved “B.F.D.” signage beneath the bracketed cornice refers to Brooklyn Fire Departmen...

Sunnyvale Middle School Tops Out Two New Classroom Buildings

2024-11-11T19:36:00-05:00

Sunnyvale, Calif., Nov. 11, 2024 — Representatives from Sunnyvale School District, the project team, faculty, staff, students and community members recently gathered to commemorate the topping out of two new, two-story classroom buildings at Sunnyvale Middle School. The new facilities will address the school’s need for modern, flexible and sustainable learning spaces. Under construction by Blach Construction (Blach), the new buildings have been designed by Quattrocchi Kwok Architects (QKA), in collaboration with LPA, Inc.

Signifying the completion of the project’s structural phase, the event included an opportunity for students, staff and project team members to sign the final steel beam before it was hoisted into place. The 35,000 sq.ft. project will add a total of 23 adaptable classrooms, five student breakout spaces, an art classroom, a dedicated teacher collaboration space and a landscaped outdoor courtyard to the campus. Prioritizing efficiency and quality, the District electe...

UK College of Design hosts Fall 2024 Lecture Series

2024-11-11T15:04:00-05:00

The University of Kentucky College of Design’s Fall 2024 Lecture Series offered a dynamic lineup of talks, exhibitions and workshops that explored the intersection of design, architecture and innovation. This semester’s events included insights from renowned professionals, interactive workshops and exhibitions that highlighted both emerging and established voices in the design world.

Find a full list of the featured events below:

Sept. 3 – Oct. 4: Outside the Classroom: Junior Faculty Exhibition featuring Kristi Bartlett, Galo Canizares, Leen Katrib, Emilija Landsbergis, Jonathan MacGillis, Renee Martin, Jennifer Meakins, Hannah Dewhirst & Ingrid Schmidt
Sept.11: Remembering the Future with Herb Greene in Kentucky
Sept. 20: Work it Out: A Day of Talks & Hands-On Workshops featuring Mia Cinelli, Chad Eby, Carly Hagins, Ryan Hargrove, Jordan Hines & Bryce Oquaye
Sept: 20: Gray Design Building Ribbon Cutting
Oct. 4: Samiha Meem, The Ohio State University as part of the Critical Software La...

WashU to Host Panel on Celebrated Architect Fumihiko Maki

2024-11-11T14:30:00-05:00

The Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis will host a panel discussion on Pritzker Prize-winning architect Fumihiko Maki (1928-2024). Known for his involvement in the midcentury Metabolist movement, his legacy and contributions to architecture and urban planning span the globe.

Maki launched his career as a young associate professor of architecture from 1956-62 at WashU. Half of the Sam Fox School’s six buildings are Maki’s designs — including his first built work, Steinberg Hall (1960) — along with Walker Hall and the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum. He also co-founded WashU’s Master of Urban Design Program in 1962.

Maki’s seminal work, Investigations in Collective Form, was published by WashU in 1964, and it has had continuing worldwide influence for urban designers. It articulates his theory of group form, which drew inspiration from the spatial organization of traditional towns and villages and emphasized architecture’s social and sequential...

Yapi Katalogu interviews S+ ARCHITECTURE

2024-11-08T06:28:00-05:00

Yapi Katalogu interview, 'Architecture from Generation to Generation' is published in Spektrum series. To read the interview please click: Yapi Katalogu interview.

Alumni in Taskisla visits S+ ARCHITECTURE's office

2024-11-08T06:18:00-05:00

ITU Alumni Association Club, ITUMDK leaders and members visited S+ ARCHITECTURE as part of their office visits program .

'My Dream Room' Sketching Workshop

2024-11-08T06:11:00-05:00

Murat Soygenis FAIA offered a sketching workshop for elementary school students organized by Emirgan Elementary School on 23 October 2024. The workshop was attended by two different classes of 24 students.

PEI Architects Crafts Sensitive New Hotel for Historic District in Fuzhou, China

2024-11-07T11:36:00-05:00

A new hotel by PEI Architects offers a sensitive design response and a memorable experience for visitors to one of China’s most famous living architectural museums, the city of Fuzhou’s historic “Three Lanes and Seven Alleys” area.

The new courtyard hotel is hailed as a “destination landmark” for its contextual design that draws people in to explore an innovative interpretation of the history and culture that permeates the Sanfang Qixiang district, often dubbed the “Beverly Hills of imperial China” for its famous and wealthy denizens.

Surrounded by Ming and Qing dynasty landmarks and national monuments, including the historic residences of many notable figures, the Three Lanes and Seven Alleys. Guanglufang Hotel creates a private, planted courtyard with a lagoon and lush landscape ringed by reception buildings and villas, all with dedicated gardens. A sunken garden within — and a replica opera house — become the focal points and highlights for guests.

“Our design brings vestiges of ...

Stephen DeSimone Recognized with 2024 Global CEO Excellence Award

2024-11-06T12:20:00-05:00

NEW YORK, NY, November 5, 2024 ― Stephen V. DeSimone, Chairman and CEO of DeSimone Consulting Engineering, has been recognized with a 2024 Global CEO Excellence Award by CEO Monthly magazine as “Most Innovative Structural and Façade Engineering CEO.”

For over 30 years, Stephen has worked to build DeSimone Consulting Engineering into a leading global engineering services firm, providing structural engineering and related services for some of the world’s most complex and recognizable structures.

He has guided the company through a strategic global expansion and evolution focused on expanding its array of specialized services, which now include façade design, steel detailing, tilt-up engineering and detailing, wind engineering, seismic engineering, protective design, and forensic engineering, as well as risk management, dispute resolution, and expert witness services.

Stephen has led the company’s balanced, strategic growth while remaining true to the company’s core values: unwaveri...

KCAP Complete Cœur Atlantis Residences, in Paris

2024-11-05T11:47:00-05:00

Defying gravity on Paris' edge, Cœur Atlantis is a new building of 86 residences defined by dramatic two-meter cantilevered balconies and rooftop penthouses, which fuses anthracite and golden elegance. Inspired by Jane Jacobs' 1961 concept of "eyes on the street", it offers serene, luxurious, and leafy courtyard living—and is situated a swift 20-minute train ride, from central Paris

This new housing development in Massy, a suburb undergoing a significant urban transformation, on the southern periphery of Paris, epitomises a dense, robust and placing-making residential intervention within a continually developing context. Characterised by its strategic proximity to Orly Airport, and known within France as a being a major RER and TGV hub; Massy has experienced accelerated growth since the mid-twentieth century, even as it remains a maturing suburb of Paris, especially to the south and southeast of the train station. Southern Massy is defined by many new housing developments, offices a...

National Organization of Minority Architects Reaches New Heights at Baltimore Conference with Largest Class of Newly Licensed Architects, Highest Membership at the Biggest Conference Yet

2024-11-04T18:32:00-05:00

More than 1,500 attendees set records, including the pinning of 40 newly licensed architects onsite, while honoring individual, chapter and design award-winners and witnessing a peaceful transition between NOMA President Pascale Sablan and incoming President Bryan C. Lee Jr.

WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 4, 2024 -- The National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) reached new heights at its national conference October 22-27, 2024, in Baltimore, bringing together more than 1,500 professional designers, students, and partners from across the globe. 2024 NOMA Conference: The eXchange elevated the impact of people of color architects, designers and allied professionals through conversation, educational seminars, community exploration, and networking events to share perspectives that influence the future of the built environment. The event opened ceremoniously on Tuesday, Oct. 21, with a special invitation White House tour. The exchange of ideas continued through keynote addresses by g...

Lamar Consolidated Independent School District celebrates groundbreaking of new Career and Technical Education Center in Houston

2024-10-31T16:35:00-04:00

Lamar Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) recently celebrated the groundbreaking of its new Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center, currently expected to open for students by the Fall of 2026.

Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, collaborated with Lamar CISD to design and develop the 236,211-square-foot campus that will serve all of the district’s high schools and help prepare students for success in high-demand technical careers.

“It’s about choices and opportunities,” Lamar CISD superintendent Dr. Roosevelt Nivens told attendees during the groundbreaking ceremony. “This means an awful lot to us, but just imagine the generations that this is going to impact. Imagine the community this is going to impact. Imagine the lives this is going to impact.”

District staff and guests from across the area attended to mark the official launch of the project, which will ultimately bring the district’s first dedicated CTE facility, purpose-built to serv...

Australia’s Landscape Architecture Awards Celebrate Leadership, Resilience and Connection to Country

2024-10-31T00:46:00-04:00

The winners of the 2024 Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) National Awards have been announced at a ceremony in Melbourne. Across 16 categories, 43 winners were selected by the National Awards Jury, consisting of prominent landscape architects and esteemed built environment academics.

AILA National Awards Jury Chair Andrew Thomas reflected on the work recognised in this year’s program, and emphasised the key role of landscape architects in Australia’s ability to withstand the impacts of the climate crisis.

“This year’s award-winning projects show exemplary thinking, leadership and results, and demonstrate continuing development in sustainability practices,” he says. “Many projects benefit the environment by reducing urban heat, increasing biodiversity and habitat, while also improving social wellbeing and offering economic benefits for local communities.”

“Unapologetically Wild” Streetscape Wins

A stand-out winner was St Peters Street, which earned an Award of Exce...

Alameda Unified School District Commemorates Groundbreaking of Several Projects Across District

2024-10-29T20:35:00-04:00

Alameda, Calif., October 29, 2024 – Last week, representatives from the Alameda Unified School District (AUSD), project team, staff, students and community members gathered to celebrate the start of construction of several projects across the district. Made possible due to funding from Bond Measure B and designed by Quattrocchi Kwok Architects (QKA), these include the modernization of Wood Middle School, as well as projects at Alameda High School and Encinal Jr. & Sr. High School.

The largest of the Measure B projects now underway is a significant new construction and modernization project at Wood Middle School, which will result in a near complete campus replacement. Encompassing 48,000 sq.ft. of new construction and 14,000 sq.ft. of modernization, the project includes a new two-story classroom building, administration and library building, and gymnasium. The decision to replace most buildings also allowed for thoughtful reorientation of the campus and the addition of a new access...

Dyer Brown Completes HQ for Global Procurement Leader, Designing for Flexibility, Growth and Hybrid Work

2024-10-29T16:20:00-04:00

State-of-the-art workplace for top government supplier NOBLE supports short- and long-term goals for expansion with an eye for competitive recruitment and retention of top talent

BOSTON — The national leader in workplace strategy Dyer Brown has announced the completion of a major new headquarters on Boston’s waterfront for NOBLE, an acclaimed provider of global sustainment and operations support for U.S. military and civilian government agencies. Designed to align with the company’s unique culture and workflow, with fewer dedicated workstations and more collaborative and flex space, the highly adaptable and brand-inspired environment promises to elevate NOBLE’s efforts to expand in-person activity and teamwork, a hallmark of the company’s ethos and growth plans.

According to Dyer Brown’s Sara Ross, the 12,700-square-foot workplace is the result of a close partnership between her team of designers and a committee composed of NOBLE department heads. The approach ensured clarity on al...

McMillan Pazdan Smith Honored with The Firm Award by AIA South Carolina

2024-10-29T16:15:00-04:00

McMillan Pazdan Smith has received the highest honor that AIA South Carolina can award an architecture firm. “The Firm Award” recognizes a firm that exemplifies the very best of the profession. Before bestowing this award, the AIA South Carolina Board of Directors considers a firm’s body of work, their contribution to the profession, and service in the community.

In acknowledgement of McMillan Pazdan Smith’s longstanding and continued influence on the practice of architecture in South Carolina, MPS leaders accepted The Firm Award at the 2024 AIA SC Annual Meeting and Awards Celebration on the evening of October 25th at Avenue in Greenville, South Carolina.

“AIA awards are carefully structured and highly competitive. We are thrilled to share this honor publicly in the hopes it will continue to inspire the next generation of architects to aim high and continue to elevate our profession in South Carolina and beyond,” says Brad Smith, Founding Principal of McMillan Pazdan Smith. “MP...

The new identity of Associazione Archivio Storico Olivetti projects into the future with Cappelli Identity Design

2024-10-28T15:44:00-04:00

Archivi Olivetti is the new logo for the Associazione Archivio Storico Olivetti, an institution dedicated to preserving and promoting Olivetti’s cultural heritage. In collaboration with Cappelli Identity Design, the rebranding project introduces a new visual identity, unveiled on October 29 at the Confindustria Canavese headquarters in Ivrea, Italy, on the day Camillo Olivetti founded “Ing. C. Olivetti and C.”.

This project aims for a balance of tradition, modernity, and innovation. Developed by Cappelli Identity Design, the visual identity system uses the Dynamic brand methodology, based on the concept of Projecting into the Future. It combines solidity and accessibility, reflecting Olivetti’s role in technological and cultural advancement.

Emanuele Cappelli, Designer and Founder of Cappelli Identity Design, explains, «The words ‘Archivi’ (Archives) and ‘Olivetti’ coexist on two levels. The first is structured, where editorial grids, formats, and typographic styles live – represen...

Superette Studio’s The Lodge at Bodega Bay Ranked No. 1 in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards

2024-10-28T14:43:00-04:00

Superette Studio, a Providence-based interior design and branding studio with a focus on boutique hospitality, retail, and multifamily, proudly announces that The Lodge at Bodega Bay has been recognized as the No. 1 hotel in the world in the prestigious 2024 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. This recognition celebrates the property’s commitment to its guests through an immersive experience, setting a new standard for luxury hospitality.

Repeat client Woodside Hospitality Group tapped Superette to spearhead the brand refresh and the interior design for the hotel’s 1,200-square-foot Captain’s Quarters and 7,200-square-foot guest rooms. Located along California’s picturesque Sonoma Coast, The Lodge at Bodega Bay captures the spirit of its natural surroundings through an immersive design identity that emphasizes comfort, serenity and regional culture. Superette’s interiors and branding included an array of enhancements, from refreshed guest rooms to the introduction of hand-d...

Subterranean Sanctuary: AI-Driven Design Transforms Manhattan’s Madison Square Park

2024-10-27T00:53:00-04:00

Sunken Madison Square Park transforms a segment of Manhattan's historic green space into an underground sanctuary that fuses nature with the urban environment. Led by Yang Fei, Founder of Field Object Lab, in collaboration with Mengyu Zhao and Chengzhe Zhang, the project integrates artificial intelligence as a key design tool. Utilizing platforms like Midjourney and Stable Diffusion, the team translates initial written concepts into dynamic visual interpretations. This iterative process, guided by AI, shapes a cohesive architectural language that forms the project’s foundation. By training a specialized architectural LoRA (Low-Rank Adaptation) model, they achieve precise visual outputs aligned with the park’s spatial narrative.

With the core concept established, the focus shifts to refining the park’s spatial layout and circulation. Drawing from real site data, the team creates black-and-white line drawings that serve as control nets, converting abstract ideas into precise, site-spe...

Pulp Studio Teams Up with Artist Duo to Create a Welcoming Washington State Light Rail Station

2024-10-24T15:40:00-04:00

Pulp Studio, the leading designer and manufacturer of technically superior decorative glass, recently collaborated with sibling artists Tory and Eroyn Franklin on a project for Sound Transit’s Star Lake Station as a part of their art program, STart. This initiative is dedicated to showcasing local and nationally recognized artists’ work into transit stations and centers to create appealing destinations for commuters and the surrounding community.

“Pulp Studio was excited to collaborate with the Franklins and the Sound Transit STart program on this energetic mural at Star Lake Station,” says Kirk Johnson, Chief Executive Officer. “Our proprietary D2G™️ process allowed us to bring the Franklins’ colorful and detailed artwork to life, creating an inviting environment for the transit center.”

Located on 272nd near 26th Avenue in Kent, Wash., Star Lake Station is one of three new stations added as a part of the Federal Way Link Extension, which expands the Sound Transit regional light...

Hospitality Design Collective The Society Unveils Bold New Brand Identity

2024-10-24T11:47:00-04:00

The Society, an interiors-led hospitality design collective, proudly unveils its bold new brand identity, a transformative leap that encapsulates its mission to create narrative-driven, experiential spaces. This rebranding marks a significant milestone in the firm’s journey, showcasing its commitment to creativity, collaboration, and the art of storytelling, particularly in its diverse range of hospitality projects that invite guests to engage with their surroundings in meaningful ways.

Deeply rooted in the themes of alchemy, inner circles, and the pursuit of perfection, the reimagined visual identity reflects The Society’s core values. Crafted in partnership with Cincinnati-based studio Edelmade, the rebrand includes a revamped logo, a warm, neutral color palette, and a new mascot—the toad—symbolizing transformation and wisdom. This choice nods to the myth of the Philosopher’s Stone, representing the final product in the refinement process of alchemy. This fresh look will be promi...