https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/1545-pelli-clarke-partners en-us http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/18086 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:54 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/18086-design-ed-podcast-rafael-pelli http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17575 Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:39 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17575-pelli-clarke-and-partners-completes-a-monumentally-scaled-concourse-at-bostons-south-station Five years after César Pelli’s death, his namesake firm is ushering in a new generation of leaders–including six new partners—while staying true to its DNA.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17013 Mon, 22 Jul 2024 00:05:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17013-pelli-clarke-and-partners-transition-follows-a-script http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16747 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:04:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16747-subtle-moves-with-outsize-impactday-and-nightenhance-japans-tallest-building http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13595 Tue, 14 Aug 2018 09:41:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13595-salesforce-transit-center-by-pelli-clarke-pelli-architects-opens-in-san-francisco San Francisco’s new transit center stretches for four blocks at the edge of the city’s financial district, but its lacy facade makes the immense building appear to float.  Photo © Tim Griffith Daylight streams into the station’s main hall, emphasizing a terrazzo floor by artist Julie Chang that features local flora and fauna. The space also includes a piece by Jenny Holzer featuring scrolling LED text (around the skylight's elliptical opening). Photo © Tim Griffith The lacy aluminum veil encloses the bus deck. Photo © Jason O’Rear The perforations of the aluminum veil (seen here from the bus deck) are based on a fractal pattern devised by mathematician Roger Penrose. It is made up of a grid of diamonds reassembled to create radiating circles. Photo © Tim Griffith The building’s 5.4-acre public park atop the station cleverly integrates exit stairs, elevator overruns, and mechanical vents into its rolling landscape.  Photo © Tim Griffith The living roof includes more than 600 trees and 16,000 plants, and filters graywater and rainwater for non-potable uses. Photo © Tim Griffith goncharj@bnpmedia.com (Joann Gonchar, FAIA) The tallest office building west of the Mississippi gives the city by the bay a sleek new landmark.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13511 Sun, 01 Jul 2018 08:55:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13511-salesforce-tower-by-pelli-clarke-pelli The Salesforce Tower surpasses the height of the city’s next-tallest building, the Transamerica Pyramid by more than 200 feet. Photo © Jason O'Rear The tower was conceived together with a transit hub topped by a 5.4-acre public park. Photo © Tim Griffith The four-block-long transit station’s bus deck bridges over several streets and is enclosed in a lace-like skin. Photo © Jason O'Rear Above street level, the building’s aluminum sunshade grid, which sits proud of the skin, adds texture and depth. Photo courtesy Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects 1807-Pelli-Clarke-Pelli-San-Francisco-Salesforce-Tower-05.jpg At the ground, the highly transparent facade, supported by a system of horizontal trusses and cable nets, puts the marble-and-chrome lobby on display. Photo © Jason O'Rear 1807-Pelli-Clarke-Pelli-San-Francisco-Salesforce-Tower-06.jpg At the ground, the highly transparent facade, supported by a system of horizontal trusses and cable nets, puts the marble-and-chrome lobby on display. Photo © Vittoria Zupicich The office floors for Salesforce employees are non-hierarchical, without private offices. Spaces for informal collaboration include a loungelike area with sofas and upholstered chairs. Photo courtesy Salesforce The scrim at the tower’s pinnacle becomes a canvas at night for an LED installation by artist Jim Campbell. Photo © Tim Griffith Image courtesy Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects Image courtesy Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects Image courtesy Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects goncharj@bnpmedia.com (Joann Gonchar, FAIA) With a billowing, veil-like facade and generous skylights, a large new transportation hub in San Francisco will replace a shabby station from the 1930s.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12511 Sat, 01 Apr 2017 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12511-transbay-transit-center-by-pelli-clarke-pelli-architects Photo © Steelblue Photo © Steelblue Photo © Vittoria Zupicich Photo © Vittoria Zupicich aria_resort_casino.asp Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7839-aria-resort-casino Pelli Clarke Pelli, the architects of the Aria Resort & Casino, have organized the 4,004-room hotel as a series of smaller volumes. In plan, these elements form two intersecting arcs. The building's s Aria Resort & CasinoPelli Clarke PelliLas Vegas, NevadaPelli Clarke Pelli, the architects of the Aria Resort & Casino, have organized the 4,004-room hotel as a series of smaller volumes. In plan, these elements form two intersecting arcs. The building's sawtooth-shaped facade provides each guest with a 'corner' room.Photo courtesy MGM Resorts International The hotel's entry has a sweeping laminated glass entry canopy that wraps around a drop-off circle. Aria Resort & CasinoPelli Clarke PelliLas Vegas, NevadaThe hotel's entry has a sweeping laminated glass entry canopy that wraps around a drop-off circle.Photo courtesy MGM Resorts International Pelli Clarke Pelli incorporated daylight wherever possible into the Aria Resort & Casino's vast podium. The entry lobby's roof, for example, is entirely glazed. Behind the adjacent check-in area is a Aria Resort & CasinoPelli Clarke PelliLas Vegas, NevadaPelli Clarke Pelli incorporated daylight wherever possible into the Aria Resort & Casino's vast podium. The entry lobby's roof, for example, is entirely glazed. Behind the adjacent check-in area is a canted glass wall that provides guests with a view of a small park.Photo courtesy MGM Resorts International A sculpture by Maya Lin cast in reclaimed silver said to represent the Colorado River hangs above the check-in desk. Aria Resort & CasinoPelli Clarke PelliLas Vegas, NevadaA sculpture by Maya Lin cast in reclaimed silver said to represent the Colorado River hangs above the check-in desk.Photo courtesy MGM Resorts International To avoid a cafeterialike atmosphere in Aria's buffet, Lewis.Tsurumaki.Lewis carved out smaller dining areas within the 23,000-square-foot space. A folded suspended ceiling and bamboo banquettes help d Aria Resort & CasinoPelli Clarke PelliLas Vegas, NevadaTo avoid a cafeterialike atmosphere in Aria's buffet, Lewis.Tsurumaki.Lewis carved out smaller dining areas within the 23,000-square-foot space. A folded suspended ceiling and bamboo banquettes help differentiate seating areas from circulation.Photo courtesy MGM Resorts International The Spin gaming lounge is one of three Peter Marino'designed VIP gambling spaces at the Aria. It is enclosed on three sides by graphically patterned and internally illuminated glass. Aria Resort & CasinoPelli Clarke PelliLas Vegas, NevadaThe Spin gaming lounge is one of three Peter Marino'designed VIP gambling spaces at the Aria. It is enclosed on three sides by graphically patterned and internally illuminated glass.Photo courtesy MGM Resorts International Tree and foliage motifs are featured prominently in Tihany Design's Union Restaurant, which overlooks the Aria casino floor. In one corner of the restaurant, a canopy of walnut 'branches' defines a co Aria Resort & CasinoPelli Clarke PelliLas Vegas, NevadaTree and foliage motifs are featured prominently in Tihany Design's Union Restaurant, which overlooks the Aria casino floor. In one corner of the restaurant, a canopy of walnut 'branches' defines a communal dining area.Photo © Eric Laignel The structures on the Aria Hotel pool deck, designed by Graft, were inspired by regional topographical elements. The Breeze Caf' and Pool Bar, for example, is sheltered by a sculptural, stucco-clad ca Aria Resort & CasinoPelli Clarke PelliLas Vegas, NevadaThe structures on the Aria Hotel pool deck, designed by Graft, were inspired by regional topographical elements. The Breeze Caf' and Pool Bar, for example, is sheltered by a sculptural, stucco-clad canopy meant to simulate rippling sand dunes.Photo © Ricardo Ridecos goncharj@bnpmedia.com (Joann Gonchar, FAIA) Lighting designers favor form over flash for CityCenter's diverse set of buildings.

]]> citycenter.asp Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7651-citycenter-by-mgm-resorts-international-and-infinity-world The tilt of the Veer condominium towers (center of photo) is emphasized by LED fixtures mounted on the corner of the buildings' shading devices. To ensure the longevity of LEDs in the hot desert clima CityCenter, Las VegasIlluminating Concepts (executive lighting design)Las Vegas, NevadaThe tilt of the Veer condominium towers (center of photo) is emphasized by LED fixtures mounted on the corner of the buildings' shading devices. To ensure the longevity of LEDs in the hot desert climate, the fixtures' control system dims and changes the color of the lights when the ambient temperature is too high.Photo courtesy MGM Resorts International With 3000K metal-halide spotlights placed on a pool deck and podium, designers lit the facades of the Vdara Hotel to accentuate recessed spandrel panels. A variety of warmer sources were used to illum CityCenter, Las VegasIlluminating Concepts (executive lighting design)Las Vegas, NevadaWith 3000K metal-halide spotlights placed on a pool deck and podium, designers lit the facades of the Vdara Hotel to accentuate recessed spandrel panels. A variety of warmer sources were used to illuminate the entry canopy.Photo courtesy MGM Resorts International The facade of CityCenter's retail center, the Daniel Libeskind'designed Crystals, is illuminated with a combination of low-wattage footlights located directly at the building's base and higher-wattage CityCenter, Las VegasIlluminating Concepts (executive lighting design)Las Vegas, NevadaThe facade of CityCenter's retail center, the Daniel Libeskind'designed Crystals, is illuminated with a combination of low-wattage footlights located directly at the building's base and higher-wattage spotlights hidden in planters several feet away. The higher-intensity spotlights are also mounted on the roof to accentuate some planes of the so-called fifth facade.Photo courtesy MGM Resorts International The edges of sunshades on the sawtooth-shaped facade of the Aria Resort & Casino catch light from floodlights placed on the hotel's vast podium. These lights, together with fluorescent fixtures illumi CityCenter, Las VegasIlluminating Concepts (executive lighting design)Las Vegas, NevadaThe edges of sunshades on the sawtooth-shaped facade of the Aria Resort & Casino catch light from floodlights placed on the hotel's vast podium. These lights, together with fluorescent fixtures illuminating the building's crown, reinforce the rhythm of the facade. Wide-beam downlights mounted on top of a sweeping glass canopy light the entry.Photo courtesy MGM Resorts International