Civic Architecture

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Challenges such as steep terrain and the desert climate were addressed with monumental shading structures and complex site work allowing for universal accessibility.

The 600-foot-long lightweight steel structure, open to pedestrians and cyclists, links the city of Albi’s historic center with new development across the River Tarn.

We revisit a 1967 review of I. M. Pei’s National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, described as a ‘direct response to a spectacular site and a highly philosophical program.’

Steel from a hospital slated for demolition is incorporated into the structure of a new fire station.

The Paris-based firm ‘prunes’ a failing building to meet 21st century needs.

As New York City grapples with a public restroom crisis, modular design presents a quicker and cheaper approach to expansion.

Through a combination of prefabricated components and strategic construction methods, the new bridge demonstrates how complex infrastructure can be built with minimal disruption.

The first phase of the Sunset Mausoleum project, designed by Lehrer Architects and Arquitectura y Diseño, accommodates 5,000 crypts within a soaring, open concrete structure.

Anchored by a 120-seat performance hall, the firm’s Community MusicWorks Center showcases cross-laminated timber while taking all-important acoustics into consideration.