June 2020 Issue | Architectural Record

Architectural Record

2020 June

In the June 2020 issue, Architectural Record presents five interiors-only projects in our annual Record Interiors section, as well as two workplace projects and an architect-designed set for a production of Beethoven’s Fidelio. Learn about how the next generation of bio-based building materials in the Continuing Education feature, and read about new acoustics products.

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The Cork House, the world's first house built of structural cork.

Continuing Education: Bio-Based Materials

Katharine Logan

June 1, 2020

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Materials derived from nature—as an alternative to conventional building products—grow up.

Asset Restaurant by Bates Masi + Architects

New York

Linda C. Lentz

June 2, 2020

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Using refined materials, a New York firm elaborates on an urban theme for a repeat client's second restaurant in Manhattan.

Venture Lab Silicon Valley by Katagiri Architecture+Design and Kakizoe Architects

California

Naomi R. Pollock, FAIA

June 2, 2020

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Co-designed by two young Japanese firms, the NGK Spark Plug Venture Lab in Silicon Valley shapes the dynamic vision of a leading auto-parts maker.

CO-OP Ramen House by Marlon Blackwell Architects

Arkansas

Beth Broome

June 2, 2020

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A restaurant in Bentonville, Arkansas, uses a plain-spoken design language to put a new spin on the ramen bar.

Kimpton Da An Hotel by Neri&Hu Design and Research Office

Taipei

Aric Chen

June 2, 2020

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A Shanghai-based firm employs a city’s humble milieu to create a modern oasis for a hotel in Taipei.

One Embarcadero Center Lobby by Gensler

San Francisco

Joann Gonchar, FAIA

June 2, 2020

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A luminous and fluid veil creates a vibrant new lobby in a John Portman building in San Francisco.

Rolex Building in Dallas by Kengo Kuma & Associates

Naomi R. Pollock, FAIA

June 3, 2020

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A new structure rivals the Swiss company’s fine timepieces with expertly crafted interiors that echo the profile of its shell.

Wall Fabrics 2.0 by Fearon Hay Architects

New Zealand

Josephine Minutillo

June 3, 2020

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A New Zealand firm transforms a banal warehouse into a sleek fabric showroom and offices.

A New Normal

While cities create pedestrian and bike-only streets, and architects redesign half-empty offices, everyone is braced for an unknown future.

Cathleen McGuigan

June 1, 2020

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As communities begin to reopen, planners and architects look ahead to how we can safely work and move about in cities in this uncertain period.

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Pandemic-Induced Hiring Freezes Strain New Grads

Kate Mazade

May 22, 2020

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Recent graduates of architecture programs are feeling the consequences of COVID-19 on their employment options.

‘Slow Street’ Initiatives in Cities Promote Social Distance During Pandemic

Joann Gonchar, FAIA

May 26, 2020

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Some local governments are temporarily converting roadways into pedestrian zones.

Architects Advise Clients on Safely Reopening Offices

James S. Russell, FAIA

May 7, 2020

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With enormous pressure to reopen businesses closed by the COVID-19 pandemic, firms consider how best to help their clients.

Memorial to Enslaved Laborers, by Höweler and Yoon.

Five Projects on the Boards

RECORD rounds up some of the most notable cultural projects in the U.S. opening this year.

Kara Mavros

June 2, 2020

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RECORD rounds up some of the most notable cultural projects in the U.S. opening this year.

Photographic Portfolio: Nic Lehoux

June 4, 2020

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See images from the West Vancouver Art Museum's now-postponed exhibition "Presence & Absence: Nic Lehoux and Attilio Fiumarella."

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 IACET CEU
May qualify for learning hours through most Canadian architectural associations

An introduction to the power of sound in built environments and the new possibilities for acoustic design.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 IACET CEU
May qualify for learning hours through most Canadian architectural associations

A large proportion of today’s public restroom users view privacy as an essential amenity. As all-gender restrooms rise in popularity, privacy has taken a fundamental role in restroom design.

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Architectural Record

2020 June

Building Type Study

Continuing Education: Bio-Based Materials

Asset Restaurant by Bates Masi + Architects

Venture Lab Silicon Valley by Katagiri Architecture+Design and Kakizoe Architects

CO-OP Ramen House by Marlon Blackwell Architects

Kimpton Da An Hotel by Neri&Hu Design and Research Office

One Embarcadero Center Lobby by Gensler

Projects & Special Sections

Rolex Building in Dallas by Kengo Kuma & Associates

Wall Fabrics 2.0 by Fearon Hay Architects

Departments

A New Normal

Pandemic-Induced Hiring Freezes Strain New Grads

‘Slow Street’ Initiatives in Cities Promote Social Distance During Pandemic

Architects Advise Clients on Safely Reopening Offices

Five Projects on the Boards

Photographic Portfolio: Nic Lehoux

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