February 2017 issue | Architectural RECORD

Christus Church by ahrens & grabenhorst

Hannover, Germany

Mary Pepchinski

February 1, 2017

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A German church is resurrected to serve its congregation as well as a local choir.

Temple Israel of Hollywood by Koning Eizenberg Architecture

Los Angeles

Sarah Amelar

February 1, 2017

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An airy chapel is set against a somber historic synagogue in Los Angeles.

Eva’s Phoenix by LGA Architectural Partners

Toronto

Josephine Minutillo

February 1, 2017

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An altruistic program breathes new life into an old building while giving hope to at-risk youth in Toronto.

LUMA Arles by Selldorf Architects

Arles, France

Caroline Roux

February 1, 2017

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An arts foundation reinvents an old rail yard in a historic town in France.

The Robey Hotel in Chicago

Antunovich Associates with Nicolas Schuybroek Architects and Marc Merckx

Blair Kamin

February 1, 2017

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An Art Deco office building beyond the Loop is reimagined as an urbane hotel by Antunovich Associates with Nicolas Schuybroek Architects and Marc Merckx.

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Darwin D. Martin House Complex

Buffalo, New York

Suzanne Stephens

February 1, 2017

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Restoration and reconstruction of one of the major landmarks of early modern architecture is now complete in Upstate New York.

Continuing Education: Masonry Construction

Michael Cockram

February 1, 2017

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Architects and engineers enlist one of the oldest building technologies to create innovative 21st-century structures.

From a futuristic museum in California to the upgrade of a historic soccer stadium in the United Kingdom, an international roster of renowned architects is continuing to make headway on projects across the globe.

Four Midcentury Landmarks Get a New Lease on Life

Joann Gonchar, FAIA

February 1, 2017

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Renovations of the Hall of Science in Queens, New York; the Richards Medical Research Laboratories at the University of Pennsylvania; the Greeley Memorial Laboratory at Yale; and the Manton Research Center at the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, Massachusetts.

Liberty House by Esther Tattoli

Corato, Italy

Alex Klimoski

February 1, 2017

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A design team restores the ornamental elements of an Art Nouveau building in the Southern Italian town of Corato to their original luster.

The Past and Future City: How Historic Preservation is Reviving America’s Communities

By Stephanie Meeks, with Kevin C. Murphy

Anna Shapiro

February 1, 2017

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Stephanie Meeks, CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, has mustered an array of data in this book demonstrating the virtues of architectural adaptation.

Why Preservation Matters

By Max Page

James Gauer

February 1, 2017

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Architectural historian Max Page believes America’s preservation movement has reached a crossroads.

Jean-Georges Shanghai by Neri&Hu

Clifford A. Pearson

February 1, 2017

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The team that worked with Michael Graves on this Shanghai restaurant's original design reimagines the Beaux-Arts space.

Double Duplex by Batay-Csorba Architects

Toronto

Josephine Minutillo

February 1, 2017

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An eye-catching addition to a historic block in Toronto’s Parkdale neighborhood combines craft and an industrial aesthetic.

New York’s Ambitious Infrastructure Plans

Fred A. Bernstein

January 27, 2017

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New York governor Andrew Cuomo has announced the latest in a series of major infrastructure projects for the New York City area.

MADWORKSHOP Students Develop Modular Homeless Shelters for L.A.

Janelle Zara

January 26, 2017

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Architecture students at the University of Southern California have designed an immediate solution to L.A.'s homelessness problem.

Interview with Jeanne Gang

Joann Gonchar, FAIA

January 30, 2017

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RECORD chatted with the Studio Gang founder about her work and the direction of the profession.

Where Credit Is Due

Architects often struggle for recognition in the eye of the public, especially in the sensitive work of restoration and adaptive reuse.

Cathleen McGuigan

February 1, 2017

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Architects must often feel invisible. Look at news articles about new buildings or real-estate deals and notice how rarely they are cited for their designs.

Bernhardt Design by Rottet Studio and One Lux Studio

New York City

David Sokol

February 1, 2017

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A furnishings company’s new showroom in Midtown Manhattan features understated interior design and gentle illumination.

Philips Lighting Headquarters by LAVA

Eindhoven, The Netherlands

Chris Foges

February 1, 2017

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A lighting manufacturer moves into a refurbished 1960s building on the High Technology Campus in the Dutch city of Eindhoven.

575 5th Avenue Lobby by ESI Design with HOK and Available Light

New York City

Linda C. Lentz

February 1, 2017

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The lively lobby of a reimagined 1960s office tower in Midtown Manhattan engages employees, visitors, and even passersby with a data-driven scheme.

Moncler by Gilles & Boissier with Bardula Studio

New York City

Alex Klimoski

February 1, 2017

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A dynamic light installation welcomes visitors to a new luxury fashion flagship store on New York's Upper East Side.

February 2017 Product Briefs: New Wall Coverings and Surfacing Products

Water lilies, grocery stores, and computer games inspire the latest surfaces and wall coverings.

Julie Taraska

February 1, 2017

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New architectural products and interior finishes by NLXL, Architectural Systems, Formica, Hartman&Forbes, and Versa Wallcovering.

February 2017 Product Briefs: New LED Lighting Fixtures

Flexible in use and abilities, LED fixtures and drivers conquer tight plenums, frozen environments, and last-minute tech upgrades.

Julie Taraska

February 1, 2017

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Architectural lighting products from Griven, Fulham, Luxo Corporation, Eaton, and Columbia Lighting.

February 2017 Product Briefs: New Ceiling Products

Ceilings have become another surface to customize, with lighting, acoustic, and three-dimensional options widening the design palette.

Julie Taraska

February 1, 2017

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New ceiling products from Armstrong World Industries, USAI Lighting, Hunter Douglas, USG Corporation, CertainTeed, and Focal Point.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 ICC CEU

Examine advanced fire detection strategies that support uptime and enhance safety in data centers and other mission-critical facilities.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 ICC CEU

Explore modern façade and glazing systems that enhance daylighting, fire safety, and thermal performance while expanding architectural design possibilities.

Our Publications

Architectural Record

2017 February

Building Type Study

Christus Church by ahrens & grabenhorst

Temple Israel of Hollywood by Koning Eizenberg Architecture

Eva’s Phoenix by LGA Architectural Partners

LUMA Arles by Selldorf Architects

The Robey Hotel in Chicago

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Darwin D. Martin House Complex

Architectural Technology

Continuing Education: Masonry Construction

Departments

On the Boards: February 2017

Four Midcentury Landmarks Get a New Lease on Life

Liberty House by Esther Tattoli

The Past and Future City: How Historic Preservation is Reviving America’s Communities

Why Preservation Matters

Jean-Georges Shanghai by Neri&Hu

Double Duplex by Batay-Csorba Architects

New York’s Ambitious Infrastructure Plans

MADWORKSHOP Students Develop Modular Homeless Shelters for L.A.

Interview with Jeanne Gang

Where Credit Is Due

Lighting

Bernhardt Design by Rottet Studio and One Lux Studio

Philips Lighting Headquarters by LAVA

575 5th Avenue Lobby by ESI Design with HOK and Available Light

Moncler by Gilles & Boissier with Bardula Studio

Products

February 2017 Product Briefs: New Wall Coverings and Surfacing Products

February 2017 Product Briefs: New LED Lighting Fixtures

February 2017 Product Briefs: New Ceiling Products

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