Archinect - Press Release 2024-05-19T11:51:30-04:00 https://archinect.com/firms/release/15552485/minno-wasko-designed-stonehill-at-west-orange-debuts-in-essex-county-nj/150428050 Minno & Wasko-Designed Stonehill at West Orange Debuts in Essex County, NJ 86rkelly 2024-05-17T15:58:00-04:00 >2024-05-17T15:58:06-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/e6/e6e3e7597b7a56d79f100a4cf50ea9f1.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>An architecturally-distinct residential community designed by Minno &amp; Wasko Architects and Planners to revitalize a former office property and harmoniously blend into a ridgetop landscape is now open for leasing in West Orange, New Jersey.</p> <p>Stonehill, developed by BNE Real Estate Group, provides an enclave of sophisticated residences to suburban Essex County renters, about 18 miles from Manhattan. Located at 1000 Executive Drive, the community consists of 400+ exquisitely designed residences across three buildings, as well as more than 44,000 square feet of meticulously crafted indoor and outdoor lifestyle amenities. </p> <p>Stonehill offers uniquely spacious floor plans, condo-quality appointments, and world-class services and amenities, enriching the residential landscape of the surrounding community where a new public library, public dog park, and walkable access to shopping, dining, and entertainment contribute to a well-balanced lifestyle of convenience and comfort. </p> <p>Prospective r...</p> https://archinect.com/firms/release/83321515/bdb-construction-enterprise-revitalizes-bronx-community-with-new-mixed-use-church-complex/150428008 BDB Construction Enterprise Revitalizes Bronx Community with New Mixed-Use Church Complex media@ccsullivan.com 2024-05-17T11:10:00-04:00 >2024-05-17T11:10:03-04:00 <p><em>Industrial structure adapted for LaGree Baptist Church reimagines the 1925 brick-clad&nbsp;building as a spiritual and commercial hub with a community center and high-tech sanctuary</em></p> <p>THE BRONX, N.Y. &mdash; The leading national building company BDB Construction Enterprise has announced the completion of an adaptive reuse project converting a three-story, 1925 former manufacturing building into the home for a church along with community and commercial uses. Offering opportunities for spiritual uplift in the Melrose neighborhood of the South Bronx, the sensitive adaptation also brings economic revitalization through its new commercial rental spaces and mix of uses.</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/ff/ff88b6d52f0a5b514054c854008793e1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1230" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/ff/ff88b6d52f0a5b514054c854008793e1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=615"></a></p></figure><p>Opening this winter, the 31,000-square-foot LaGree Baptist Church building both recaptures the original concept of the wood-framed structure that has been lost over the years as it reinvents the interiors for the house of worship and offers the community new commercial rental spaces on the ground and third levels. Working to stabilize ...</p> https://archinect.com/firms/release/2557958/five-ktgy-designed-residential-communities-receive-2024-bia-bay-area-excellence-in-home-building-awards/150427703 Five KTGY-Designed Residential Communities Receive 2024 BIA Bay Area Excellence in Home Building Awards KTGY 2024-05-15T17:30:00-04:00 >2024-05-15T17:30:59-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/8e/8e9ad876eb868250df50cfaa148e5927.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><strong><a href="https://ktgy.com/?utm_source=Google&amp;utm_medium=Press%20Release&amp;utm_campaign=KTGY%20press%20release" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KTGY</a></strong>,&nbsp;a Great Places to Work certified design firm focused on architecture, branding, interiors and planning, announced today that the Building Industry Association of Bay Area has recognized five KTGY-designed residential communities and residences at the prestigious 47th&nbsp;Annual MAME Awards competition presented by the Sales and Marketing Council. KTGY was honored with two coveted top honors and seven finalists. The awards honor the industry&rsquo;s most outstanding builder, sales, marketing and trade professionals who have distinguished themselves by working hard to deliver their best each day for the betterment of the industry. The winners were announced from the list of finalists on May 3, 2024.</p> <p>KTGY&rsquo;s winning designs:</p> <p><strong>Grove at Twin Oaks &ndash; Tarpan</strong><br>Location: San Ramon, California<br>Builder/Developer: Toll Brothers<br>Architect: KTGY<br>Award: Best Architectural Design Attached Home &ndash; Over 2,000 sq. ft.</p> <p>Grove at Twin Oaks aims to cater to a diverse community, including families, multi-generational h...</p> https://archinect.com/firms/release/150386890/artem-kropovinsky-at-arsight-named-as-a-top-expert-in-the-interior-design-industry-2024/150427681 Artem Kropovinsky at Arsight Named as a Top Expert in the Interior Design Industry 2024 Sophia Martinez 2024-05-15T13:10:00-04:00 >2024-05-15T13:31:08-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/c1/c13d0c805231bc6f30562a86f10ceb3a.png?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Fixr.com, a leading authority in home improvement and design, has just unveiled its 2024 lineup of top experts in the interior design sector, highlighting Artem Kropovinsky's exceptional work in residential interior design services. This exclusive list recognizes influential figures who not only contribute to the industry's advancement through innovative work but also embrace impactful design concepts like the Urban Harmony Concept, which has seen widespread adoption by professionals across the industry.</p> <p>Artem Kropovinsky, a celebrated interior designer based in Brooklyn, is renowned for integrating the Urban Harmony Concept into his projects, which emphasizes a blend of aesthetic appeal and functional design in urban environments. His approach has significantly influenced modern interior design practices, promoting a holistic and sustainable method that resonates deeply within the design community.</p> <p>"Being recognized as a top interior designer is not only an honor but also a signifi...</p> https://archinect.com/firms/release/88477/adept-wins-192-ha-transformation-of-airbase-f-rstenfeldbruck-near-munich/150427630 ADEPT wins 192 ha transformation of Airbase Fürstenfeldbruck near Munich Adept2014 2024-05-15T12:16:00-04:00 >2024-05-15T12:16:36-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/b8/b8921fa066da642d0d73f65670a7b460.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><em>Chosen by a unanimous jury, Stadt F&uuml;rstenfeldbruck has chosen a winning proposal by Copenhagen-Hamburg based ADEPT as the base for a transformation of the Airbase F&uuml;rstenfeldbruck. Turning the fenced off military area into a varied and vibrant urban area, the proposal draws on local identity and motley history as a resource, with a design that keeps as much of the existing as possible.</em></p> <p>F&uuml;rstenfeldbruck Airbase has shaped the region north-west of Munich for almost 100 years. Its history as an airbase for the Wehrmacht, the US Army, the US Air Force, and the Luftwaffe has left behind characteristic evidence of its former use. When the military leave the area in a few years, history, architectural heritage, and surrounding landscape will be the foundation of a new identity, turning the 192-hectare site into an ambitious and experimental urban area. The winning proposal by ADEPT builds on the existing structural qualities to transform the airbase, keeping a much of the existing building...</p> https://archinect.com/schools/release/17185/stuckeman-architecture-graduate-student-named-to-metropolis-future100/150427456 Stuckeman architecture graduate student named to Metropolis Future100 pmk128@psu.edu 2024-05-13T21:02:00-04:00 >2024-05-13T21:02:05-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/76/76c595f480808582ee0c3b33ef0c36e1.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. &mdash; Meisam Dadfarmay, a master of architecture student in the College of Arts and Architecture&rsquo;s Stuckeman School who will graduate from Penn State in August, has been named one of the top 100 architecture graduate students in the United States and Canada by Metropolis magazine. The Future100 Architecture Graduate Winners list recognizes the top graduate students of the class of 2024 as determined by the Metropolis team.</p> <p>&ldquo;Meisam&rsquo;s design [style] demonstrates a fusion of creativity, functionality and performance,&rdquo; said Rahman Azari, associate professor of architecture and Dadfarmay&rsquo;s nominator for the Metropolis honor. &ldquo;His projects reflect a keen understanding of spatial dynamics and transform concepts into tangible spaces that meet programmatical requirements and evoke a sense of inspiration.&rdquo;</p> <p>Originally from Ardebil, Iran, Dadfarmay earned his bachelor of architecture at Marlik Higher Education Institute in Iran in 2010. He went on to open his own boutique desig...</p> https://archinect.com/firms/release/15872618/stantec-to-provide-design-services-for-lakeridge-health-s-bowmanville-hospital-redevelopment-project/150427458 Stantec to provide design services for Lakeridge Health’s Bowmanville Hospital Redevelopment project Susan Bender 2024-05-13T21:02:00-04:00 >2024-05-13T21:02:27-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/ac/ac44485068cef076a8d785f9e3d2346e.png?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Global integrated design firm <a href="http://stantec.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stantec</a> has been selected to provide planning, design, and conformance (PDC) services for Lakeridge Health&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.lakeridgehealth.on.ca/en/aboutus/Bowmanville-Hospital-redevelopment.asp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bowmanville Hospital Redevelopment</a> project. Stantec&rsquo;s health team will produce output specifications for the design, new construction, and renovations of the existing facility. Throughout the project duration, Stantec will evaluate conformance to design and construction requirements for the new hospital.</p> <p>As one of the fastest growing areas in Ontario, Durham Region is expected to double in population by 2041 and health services need to support the growing community. With more than 51,000 clinical visits last year, Bowmanville Hospital is a full-service community hospital that provides emergency and critical care, inpatient and outpatient surgery, complex continuing care, diabetes education, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, palliative care, diagnostic imaging, and laboratory services. The hospital is also home to the Regional Eye Centre.</p> <p>T...</p> https://archinect.com/schools/release/20320936/eka-arh-conference-open-call-for-abstracts/150426776 EKA Arh Conference: OPEN CALL for abstracts EKArchitect 2024-05-08T11:16:00-04:00 >2024-05-09T03:07:56-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/2d/2d2bf9883cf4c082f9cdd7dcdc41d19a.png?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>EKA Arh&nbsp;CONFERENCE 2024<strong></strong></p> <p><strong>Building Systems</strong></p> <p>10 October 2024<br>Estonian Academy of Arts Faculty of Architecture,&nbsp;P&otilde;hja pst 7, Tallinn, Estonia<br><strong><br>CALL FOR ABSTRACTS</strong><br></p> <p>The Faculty of Architecture at the Estonian Academy of Arts together with the scientific committee of the EKA Arh conference 2024 invites you to submit an abstract on the topic of building systems. Submitted abstracts should relate to high quality research describing original and unpublished results of conceptual, constructive, empirical, experimental, or theoretical work in all areas of spatial planning and design. Best papers will be published in the EKA Faculty of Architecture Proceedings and authors will be invited to present at the conference on the 10th of October in Tallinn.</p> <p><strong>Scope of the conference</strong></p> <p>With the green turn and accelerating digitalisation and automation we are creating more and more complex systems that govern our lives and influence our environment in unprecedented ways. Building these complex systems &ndash; ecologica...</p> https://archinect.com/firms/release/18781826/latest-issue-of-the-hoffmann-journal-delves-into-precast-double-tee-garages/150426671 Latest Issue of the Hoffmann JOURNAL Delves into Precast Double-Tee Garages Alison Hoffmann 2024-05-07T14:31:00-04:00 >2024-05-07T14:31:31-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/fe/fe5196e996558c4145b30cf31da632f3.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><strong><em>May 2024 --&nbsp;</em></strong>Hoffmann Architects + Engineers is pleased to announce the publication of the latest issue of the firm&rsquo;s technical newsletter, the JOURNAL. Last year marked the&nbsp;40th anniversary of the JOURNAL,&nbsp;which has been in print continuously since 1983.</p> <p>Now in a new, reformatted digital edition, as well as our classic print layout, JOURNAL keeps building owners, managers, and AEC professionals informed about the design and rehabilitation topics that matter most.</p> <p><a href="https://www.hoffarch.com/journal/joint-failures-double-tee-parking-garages/" title="Read This Issue" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Read This Issue&nbsp;</strong></a></p> <p><strong></strong></p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/09/09f29a6fa105f6147bd640641ffa304a.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1230" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/09/09f29a6fa105f6147bd640641ffa304a.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=615"></a></p></figure><p><strong>Joint Failures:&nbsp;</strong><em><strong>The Undoing of Double-Tee Parking Garages</strong></em></p> <p><em><a href="https://www.hoffarch.com/wp-content/uploads/Journal-V41-N2-Double-Tee-Joint-Failures-FINAL.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://mcusercontent.com/76fb528e545f7ad3df67265f3/images/ddb7959d-9ca4-49d2-be75-4e1aeb1e9f3e.png"></a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hoffarch.com/journal/joint-failures-double-tee-parking-garages" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://mcusercontent.com/76fb528e545f7ad3df67265f3/images/55f1bb59-d0f7-427e-8a49-c146c5266696.png"></a></em>&nbsp;</p> <p>Simple and cost-effective, precast concrete double-tee garages are the most popular type&nbsp;of freestanding parking structure in the U.S. While they do offer quick assembly and factory-controlled concrete production, they have one significant weakness: miles of joints.</p> <p><em>Lawrence E. Keenan, AIA, PE</em></p> <p><a href="https://www.hoffarch.com/journal/joint-failures-double-tee-parking-garages" title="Keep Reading" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Keep Reading</strong></a></p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/28/287be1a37d747c9091f49e4ca071bad4.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1230" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/28/287be1a37d747c9091f49e4ca071bad4.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=615"></a></p></figure><p><strong><em>Spotlight:&nbsp;</em>Fatigue Stress</strong></p> <p>What happens when vehicles drive across joint after joint in a precast double-tee garage, hundreds of times a...</p> https://archinect.com/firms/release/15872618/stantec-designed-the-new-napa-valley-transportation-authority-bus-operations-and-maintenance-facility/150425990 Stantec designed the new Napa Valley Transportation Authority bus operations and maintenance facility Susan Bender 2024-05-01T22:58:00-04:00 >2024-05-01T22:58:31-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/c1/c11190deeee7222bc85af475e42e5438.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="https://nvta.ca.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Napa Valley Transportation Authority</a> (NVTA) recently opened a new bus operations and maintenance facility for their expanding transit fleet to meet the community&rsquo;s transportations needs and achieve 100% zero emission bus service by 2040. Global leader in sustainable design and engineering <a href="http://www.stantec.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stantec</a> provided programming, master planning, architecture, and interior design for the 31,500-square-foot, three-structure facility comprised of an operations, maintenance, and vehicle wash buildings for about 80 transit vehicles.</p> <p>The operations building houses dispatch, training, and amenities for operators and provides much-needed meeting and collaboration space for employees. Designed for employee comfort, the design optimizes daylight with clerestory windows which allow daylight to flow deep into the buildings. The six-bay maintenance building offers natural ventilation and daylight to all working spaces to support employee health and well-being. The maintenance building has also been designe...</p> https://archinect.com/firms/release/49670455/people-dyer-brown-adds-key-designer-ymani-mackey-in-southeast-aiming-for-social-impact/150425925 PEOPLE: Dyer Brown Adds Key Designer Ymani Mackey in Southeast, Aiming for Social Impact media@ccsullivan.com 2024-05-01T14:20:00-04:00 >2024-05-01T14:20:55-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/33/334ec4fad291c7547e56fa585d722592.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>While expanding its footprint in the southeastern United States, the national architecture and interiors leader Dyer Brown has announced its addition of an experienced, passionate and savvy interior designer to its Atlanta office. According to firm leadership, <strong>Ymani Mackey</strong> has become an essential team member in a short time, in no small part because of a shared goal: leveraging design to make real-world social impact.&nbsp;</p> <p>Mackey joins Dyer Brown in the role of Interior Designer with nearly a decade of valuable professional experience under her belt, including a previous role of in-house designer and project manager for Grady Health System, a network of hospitals and treatment centers serving the Atlanta region that benefited from Mackey&rsquo;s support in reprogramming and realignment following closures of other area healthcare providers. Prior to that, she designed a range of environments as project manager for another major design firm, including warehouses for major retailers including Ho...</p> https://archinect.com/firms/release/76142/wjarchitects-invests-in-tampa-brings-new-jobs-and-office-space-to-ybor-city/150425907 WJArchitects Invests in Tampa, Brings New Jobs and Office Space to Ybor City amanda@wjarc.com 2024-05-01T12:03:00-04:00 >2024-05-01T12:03:10-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/08/08e5cb8033e06f6390dc9517844a2b15.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><strong>TAMPA, FL. (May 1, 2024) </strong>&ndash; WJArchitects (also known as Wannemacher Jensen Architects) announces the grand opening of its newest office, strategically located in the heart of Tampa's National Historic Landmark District, Ybor City. This expansion underscores WJA's commitment to enhancing client service and fostering talent growth within the Tampa Bay community.</p> <p>The new office represents a significant milestone in the company's trajectory, amplifying its footprint in the Tampa Bay Region and reinforcing its dedication to meeting the evolving needs of clients and employees alike. President Jason Jensen stated, &ldquo;Tampa was the natural next step for an office location to continue our firm evolution.&rdquo;</p> <p>Jeff McDowell, WJA's Public Safety Director and appointed Tampa Director, shared his enthusiasm: "We are thrilled to establish our presence in Ybor City, a hub synonymous with innovation and creativity. This expansion not only enhances our capacity to serve clients effectively but also allows ...</p> https://archinect.com/firms/release/15515077/the-redevelopment-of-the-historic-usps-morgan-north-receives-2024-project-profile-award-by-commercial-construction-renovation-ccr-magazine/150425754 The Redevelopment of the Historic USPS Morgan North Receives 2024 Project Profile Award by Commercial Construction & Renovation (CCR) Magazine nharris@madgi.com 2024-04-30T13:26:00-04:00 >2024-04-30T16:28:28-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/45/457a8cbf41129f52c4b80dd4be52afba.png?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>The redevelopment and expansion of NYC's Historic USPS Morgan North receives 2024 Project Profile Award by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ccrmagazine?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZUzFtvFarDzVyNdSGv0C4nSaaPocAKdZ-OnehWxgu1GrGAMmLckiDYqa5_5RAWvNJihrbM_ngWN3X3QpreyMjYsjvNrp2EcMi5x_2axP5VmBvdQNYfYmF1zxE0TaoQW64iRCsaJJ5nbOQy-T07FekJBLs9Tqs46UwObkFxrrwDsEnZBC4mfdan0Tq9Ma-JN1G4J32M9JHRpWucFIDGQWKj_&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 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/UAGnyc?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZUzFtvFarDzVyNdSGv0C4nSaaPocAKdZ-OnehWxgu1GrGAMmLckiDYqa5_5RAWvNJihrbM_ngWN3X3QpreyMjYsjvNrp2EcMi5x_2axP5VmBvdQNYfYmF1zxE0TaoQW64iRCsaJJ5nbOQy-T07FekJBLs9Tqs46UwObkFxrrwDsEnZBC4mfdan0Tq9Ma-JN1G4J32M9JHRpWucFIDGQWKj_&amp;__tn__=-%5DK-R" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Urban Atelier Group</a> and the entire Morgan North team! Kudos to all!</p> <p>Photo Credit: Joe Thomas</p> https://archinect.com/firms/release/150058034/the-redevelopment-of-the-historic-usps-morgan-north-receives-2024-project-profile-award-by-commercial-construction-renovation-ccr-magazine/150425753 The Redevelopment of the Historic USPS Morgan North Receives 2024 Project Profile Award by Commercial Construction & Renovation (CCR) Magazine nharris@madgi.com 2024-04-30T13:23:00-04:00 >2024-05-17T17:52:38-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/fc/fce2f985896d16146885ec60ed77349b.png?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>We're excited to announce the redevelopment and expansion of NYC's Historic USPS Morgan North receives 2024 Project Profile Award by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/commercial-construction-renovation/" 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 <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/urban-atelier-group/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Urban Atelier Group</a> and the entire Morgan North team! Kudos to all!</p> <p>Photo Credit: Joe Thomas</p> https://archinect.com/firms/release/79523288/100-rooms-rzlbd-s-new-book-and-a-sequel-to-the-empty-room/150425744 100 Rooms / RZLBD's new book, and a sequel to The Empty Room! rzlbd 2024-04-30T12:38:00-04:00 >2024-04-30T12:55:28-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/cf/cfca0205e4970fbc24e2270625c4e9a1.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>100 Rooms: Many Untold Parables of The Empty Room</p> <p>As a sequel to The Empty Room: Fragments Thoughts on Space (2020), this book elaborates the same theme with one hundred iterations of a square room, each of which tells a different story of the emptiness between the walls.<br></p> <p>The Empty Room, in the absence of any visual materials, was a written manifesto composed of RZLBD&rsquo;s poems and collection of quotes intended to portray the room and the emptiness as the essence of architecture. Now, 100 Rooms complements our own blurry images of the empty room with a visual guide. Each spread consists of a plan and a physical model of a room, which is an excavation of the geometry and order inherent within the square. It holds no design intention &mdash; no scale or function &mdash; but simply one of infinite possibilities that emerge from a square. This framework suggests that the formal expression of a room comes from within. With these visual references, one can begin to imagine many approximations to the em...</p> https://archinect.com/firms/release/150254205/pulp-studio-announces-partnership-with-bethany-fischer-of-ppsi/150425582 Pulp Studio Announces Partnership with Bethany Fischer of PPSI alashner 2024-04-29T12:09:00-04:00 >2024-04-29T12:09:21-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/d3/d3fd02c6fe159429d5e0f9a545f48016.jpg?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 pleased to announce a partnership with Bethany Fischer of Preservation &amp; Protection Systems, Inc (PPSI). Bethany will be responsible for overseeing sales in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>&ldquo;Pulp Studio is ecstatic about this partnership with Bethany Fischer and PPSI,&rdquo; states Kirk Johnson, chief executive officer. &ldquo;It has been quite some time since we&rsquo;ve had strong representation in that region, and with her extensive network in the architecture and design communities, we believe she&rsquo;s going to excel!&rdquo;&nbsp;</p> <p>&ldquo;Pulp Studio has an unparalleled reputation in the industry,&rdquo; says Bethany Fischer. &ldquo;Over 10 years ago, I recall a design principal at a major firm in D.C. explaining to me that Pulp Studio was the best in the business. I&rsquo;m very excited to partner with such a sophisticated fabrication shop, reestablishing their presence within the equally sophisticated communities of D.C., Maryla...</p> 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>