June 2020 Issue | Architectural Record

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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.

June 2020 Editorial: Are Pedestrian Streets and Half-Empty Offices the New Normal?

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 early 2020 exhibition "Presence & Absence: Nic Lehoux and Attilio Fiumarella."

Towerhouse by Bureau LADA

Amsterdam

Suzanne Stephens

June 11, 2020

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On a tight site in Amsterdam, architects create a slim, five-story residence.

New Workplace Products for Summer 2020

June 8, 2020

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With many of us working from home, “resimercial” furnishings are gaining momentum.

New Acoustical Products for Summer 2020

June 12, 2020

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These latest acoustical products perform double duty as lighting or wallcoverings.

Two New German Parks by Planorama

Kara Mavros

June 16, 2020

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A Berlin-based landscape architecture firm expands and redesigns two public parks for a small Bavarian town, about two hours north of Munich.

Review of "The Iconic Interior: 1900 to the Present"

By Dominic Bradbury

Wendy Moonan

June 10, 2020

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British design journalist Dominic Bradbury presents 100 influential residential interiors.

Snapshot: Maison Osaka Midosuji

Osaka, Japan

Kara Mavros

June 11, 2020

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Japanese architect Jun Aoki designs a new Louis Vuitton boutique and restaurant in Osaka.

Connection Without Contact: Workplace Design Post-Pandemic

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

The way we work is rapidly evolving in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. What are the immediate concerns and the lasting effects on the office environment? This course will examine different aspects of interior workplace design, from space planning strategies to hands free details. Studies will demonstrate ways in which business owners and design professionals can adjust design standards for improved well being. The COVID-19 crisis has given us a unique opportunity to shape the future workplace through innovative design thinking and wellness forward initiatives.

Making Healthcare Buildings Healthier

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

This course takes a look at the well-known issue of noise in healthcare environments, particularly as it affects sleep. In addition, we will look at the efficiency of hospital layouts around the topic of walkability, and lastly, we’ll discuss new approaches to healthcare facility design, including the new trend of bringing outpatient services to retail centers.

Our Publications

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

June 2020 Editorial: Are Pedestrian Streets and Half-Empty Offices the 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

Towerhouse by Bureau LADA

New Workplace Products for Summer 2020

New Acoustical Products for Summer 2020

Two New German Parks by Planorama

Review of "The Iconic Interior: 1900 to the Present"

Snapshot: Maison Osaka Midosuji

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