https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/1256 en-us http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15862 Mon, 03 Oct 2022 00:01:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15862-david-bakers-tahanan-supportive-housing-takes-its-design-cues-from-the-surrounding-filipino-community goncharj@bnpmedia.com (Joann Gonchar, FAIA) http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14596 Fri, 01 May 2020 00:07:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14596-think-global-act-local-san-franciscos-carbon-policy In South Carolina, two firms partner together to create a modern, friendly building for active seniors in a hot, flood-prone area.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13938 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13938-williams-terrace-senior-housing-by-david-baker-architects-and-mcmillan-pazdan-smith Although the front porch is a cornerstone of Charleston socializing, excessive flooding made elevated versions in the form of huge wraparound decks, a must for new senior housing designed by David Baker Architects. Photo courtesy Kris Decker / Firewater Photography  Porches are an important part of social life in Charleston. DBA included overhead fans and screens with easily adjustable louvers to make sure these important spaces are well ventilated and comfortable for residents year round. Photo courtesy Kris Decker / Firewater Photography  Each unit is one room wide with a large screened porch, inspired by the design of the iconic Charleston single house. Photo courtesy Kris Decker / Firewater Photography  After designing 44 affordable-housing projects over the last 30 years, San Francisco architect David Baker has developed a formula for making them look like their market-rate cousins: “You build 20 percent with high-end materials, and the other 80 percent with less expensive ones.

]]> 1303-la-valentina-station-david-baker-and-partners.asp Sat, 16 Mar 2013 12:30:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7922-la-valentina-station David Baker+Partners designed La Valentina Station, an affordable-housing complex, in an old, down-at-the-heels neighborhood of Sacramento. The complex, which edges the light-rail station, is also clo La Valentina StationDavid Baker + PartnersSacramento, CADavid Baker+Partners designed La Valentina Station, an affordable-housing complex, in an old, down-at-the-heels neighborhood of Sacramento. The complex, which edges the light-rail station, is also close to downtown.Photo © Bruce Damonte Water-jet-cut Cor-Ten steel with an ornate pattern enlivens balcony fronts and fencing. La Valentina StationDavid Baker + PartnersSacramento, CAWater-jet-cut Cor-Ten steel with an ornate pattern enlivens balcony fronts and fencing.Photo © Bruce Damonte Built by Domus Development, the 63-unit structure is composed of two rectilinear blocks linked at the middle by an elevated-walkway system over a former alley. Recyclable polyvinylchloride siding shea La Valentina StationDavid Baker + PartnersSacramento, CABuilt by Domus Development, the 63-unit structure is composed of two rectilinear blocks linked at the middle by an elevated-walkway system over a former alley. Recyclable polyvinylchloride siding sheathes the exterior, while PVC slats wrap around an open-air stair.Photo © Bruce Damonte As the southern-end elevation of La Valentina Station shows, the long and narrow residential complex is girded with balconies. La Valentina StationDavid Baker + PartnersSacramento, CAAs the southern-end elevation of La Valentina Station shows, the long and narrow residential complex is girded with balconies.Photo © Bruce Damonte The balcony gives a sense of spaciousness to the apartments in the wood-frame and concrete-deck four-story structure. La Valentina StationDavid Baker + PartnersSacramento, CAThe balcony gives a sense of spaciousness to the apartments in the wood-frame and concrete-deck four-story structure.Photo © Bruce Damonte 1 Residential Units<br />2 Private Balconies<br />3 Open-air Stair<br />4 Elevator<br />5 Open-air Bridge La Valentina StationDavid Baker + PartnersSacramento, CA1 Residential Units2 Private Balconies3 Open-air Stair4 Elevator5 Open-air BridgeDavid Baker + Partners La Valentina Station La Valentina StationDavid Baker + PartnersSacramento, CADavid Baker + Partners La Valentina Station La Valentina StationDavid Baker + PartnersSacramento, CADavid Baker + Partners fillmore-park-david-baker-partners.asp Mon, 16 Jul 2012 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7312-fillmore-park Fillmore Park Fillmore ParkDavid Baker + PartnersSan Francisco, CaliforniaPhoto © Bruce Damonte Fillmore Park Fillmore ParkDavid Baker + PartnersSan Francisco, CaliforniaPhoto © Bruce Damonte Fillmore Park Fillmore ParkDavid Baker + PartnersSan Francisco, CaliforniaPhoto © Bruce Damonte Fillmore Park Fillmore ParkDavid Baker + PartnersSan Francisco, CaliforniaImage courtesy David Baker + Partners Fillmore Park Fillmore ParkDavid Baker + PartnersSan Francisco, CaliforniaImage courtesy David Baker + Partners Fillmore Park Fillmore ParkDavid Baker + PartnersSan Francisco, CaliforniaImage courtesy David Baker + Partners Fillmore Park Fillmore ParkDavid Baker + PartnersSan Francisco, CaliforniaImage courtesy David Baker + Partners Fillmore Park Fillmore ParkDavid Baker + PartnersSan Francisco, CaliforniaImage courtesy David Baker + Partners Fillmore Park Fillmore ParkDavid Baker + PartnersSan Francisco, CaliforniaImage courtesy David Baker + Partners Fillmore Park Fillmore ParkDavid Baker + PartnersSan Francisco, CaliforniaImage courtesy David Baker + Partners http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12388 Mon, 04 Dec 2000 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12388-pensione-esperanza