Architectural Record’s sister bi-monthly publication SNAP.]]> https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/2594 en-us The ROOM One is a soundproof, telephone-booth-like pod that allows one to enjoy privacy in an open office.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13954 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13954-room-introduces-private-modular-units Alicia Perry and Rebecca Intavarant of London-based Tuppence Collective designed custom botanical prints for ROOM’s privacy pods. tuppencecollective.co.uk Alicia Perry and Rebecca Intavarant of London-based Tuppence Collective designed custom botanical prints for ROOM’s privacy pods. tuppencecollective.co.uk Manufacturing is booming in Georgia, Virginia, and the Carolinas. But challenges lie ahead.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13953 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13953-southeast-experiences-growth-in-manufacturing 1. Shaw Contract  Location: Cartersville, GA Products: Flooring and carpet Founded: 1967 Employees: 22,300 (total for Shaw Industries) Price range: $$ shawcontract.com/en-us 2. Velux Group Location: Greenwood, SC (headquarters in Denmark) Products: Skylights Founded: 2017 Employees: 9,500 worldwide Price range: $$ skylightoffers.com/dynamic-dome 3. Palmetto Brick Location: Wallace, SC Products: Residential and commercial brick Founded: 1919 Employees: 89 Price range: $$-$$$ palmettobrick.com 4. Brian Boggs Chairmakers Location: Asheville, NC Products: Custom wood furniture Founded: 2013 Employees: 11 Price range: $$$ brianboggschairmakers.com 5. Hickory Chair Location: Hickory, NC Products: Upholstered and wood furniture Founded: 1911 Employees: 500 Price range: $$$ hickorychair.com 6. Hightower Location: High Point, NC Products: Contract furniture, magnetic glass boards, and accessories Founded: 2003 Employees: 100 Price range: $$-$$$ hightoweraccess.com 7. Strongwell Location: Bristol, VA (headquarters and largest manufacturing facility) and Abingdon, VA Products: Fiber-reinforced polymer composites Founded: 1956 Employees: 400+ Price range: $-$$ strongwell.com 8. EOS Surfaces Location: Norfolk, VA Products: Preventive| biocidal surfaces Founded: 2011 Employees: 30 Price range: $$ eoscu.com Operable walls from DoorWall Systems, NanaWall, and HIRT come with new technical and aesthetic features.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13952 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13952-retractable-glass-walls-are-becoming-more-popular NanaWall’s new operable glass wall system uses specially designed gaskets and sound-dampening panels to control noise. AcoustiFOLD in a school corridor  The New York City-based firm works with Silman and Eckersley O'Callaghan Engineers to install transparent glass pocket doors in the historic building.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13948 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13948-mbb-equips-st-patricks-cathedral-with-energy-saving-windows-and-doors Glass sliders enable St. Patrick’s bronze entry doors to open without wasting energy. Photo © Elizabeth Felicella / Esto Glass sliders enable St. Patrick’s bronze entry doors to open without wasting energy. Photo © Elizabeth Felicella / Esto A floor-to-vaulted ceiling glass wall acoustically seals off the Lady Chapel. Photo © Elizabeth Felicella / Esto Recent wildfires in California have forced architects to think of ways to design green roof schemes that are fire-rated.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13947 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13947-build-a-safer-green-roof Sedum-based plantings require relatively little water and have shallow root systems, making them suitable for fire-rated green roofs. Sedum-based plantings require relatively little water and have shallow root systems, making them suitable for fire-rated green roofs. Connecticut-based firm Amenta Emma Architects covers the exterior walls of a building with Amico's aluminum mesh.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13946 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13946-financial-services-building-in-conn-gets-cutting-edge-exterior Wrapping the existing building in a scrim of powder-coated aluminum mesh provides an economical and aesthetic new facade. In the future, part of the screen can even serve as a guardrail for a planned roof deck. Photo courtesy Robert Benson Wrapping the existing building in a scrim of powder-coated aluminum mesh provides an economical and aesthetic new facade. In the future, part of the screen can even serve as a guardrail for a planned roof deck. Photo courtesy Robert Benson New collections from the manufacturers now come in bold colors and shapes.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13945 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13945-parterre-and-tarkett-introduce-colorful-vinyl-and-rubber-flooring Tarkett’s rubber Pentagonals collection (shown) and Raya and Tela from Parterre’s Colour design series stand out for their unlikely pops of color. Tarkett’s rubber Pentagonals collection and Raya and Tela from Parterre’s Colour design series (shown) stand out for their unlikely pops of color. Tarkett’s rubber Pentagonals collection and Raya and Tela from Parterre’s Colour design series (shown) stand out for their unlikely pops of color. Statement rugs from Bentley, Shaw Contract, and nanimarquina work well in spaces with heavy foot traffic.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13944 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13944-new-rugs-offer-versatility Residential-style design meets durability in the latest contract-grade rugs from Bentley (shown), Shaw Contract, and nanimarquina. Residential-style design meets durability in the latest contract-grade rugs from Bentley, Shaw Contract (shown), and nanimarquina. Residential-style design meets durability in the latest contract-grade rugs from Bentley, Shaw Contract, and nanimarquina (shown). Linear drains from Schluter Systems and QM Drain allow for flexibility when restructuring spaces around drainpipes.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13943 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13943-linear-drain-addresses-common-remodeling-problem QM Drain’s Supreme linear drain installed (shown) and Schluter Systems’ KERDI DRAIN. QM Drain’s Supreme linear drain installed (shown) and Schluter Systems’ KERDI DRAIN. QM Drain’s Supreme linear drain installed and Schluter Systems’ KERDI DRAIN (shown). From faucets to grommets, these pieces come in unique finishes.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13942 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13942-bright-colors-give-life-to-hardware-pieces Vola HV1 faucet in orange Kohler’s Ombré Vibrant faucet in polished nickel fades to rose gold INOX CeraMax door handles in Glacier White Mockett’s PCS7f Series Power Grommets Aside from providing a source of light, LEDs can be used to transmit data wirelessly.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13941 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13941-the-birth-of-light-fidelity The new wing of a Japanese museum resembles a glowing paper lantern at night, courtesy of Iwai Lumimedia Design.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13940 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13940-kyoto-national-museums-new-wing-lightens-up A combination of wall washers and spotlights illuminates the textured stone facade of the Heisei Chishinkan wing of the Kyoto National Museum. Photo © Kozo Okawa A combination of wall washers and spotlights illuminates the textured stone facade of the Heisei Chishinkan wing of the Kyoto National Museum. Photo © Kozo Okawa goncharj@bnpmedia.com (Joann Gonchar, FAIA) Craig Steely creates absolute privacy for one Californian homeowner without ruining her neighbors' views.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13939 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13939-roofless-house-by-craig-steely From the street, the Roofless House appears to be windowless. Photo © Darren Bradley Behind the curvilinear, 14 1⁄2-foot-tall cedar-clad enclosure are living spaces that open up onto courtyards through generously sized sliding glass doors. Photo © Darren Bradley The house is entered through a 7-foot-square glass pivot door into the foyer. Photo © Darren Bradley The living and dining room has courtyards on two sides and, at one end, the kitchen pantry. It is enclosed within a U-shaped, free-standing volume made of cedar planks, like the wall that surrounds the house. Photo © Darren Bradley The living and dining room has courtyards on two sides and, at one end, the kitchen pantry. It is enclosed within a U-shaped, free-standing volume made of cedar planks, like the wall that surrounds the house. Photo © Darren Bradley 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  O&G Studio and industrial designer Lothar Windels reimagine a classic chair.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13850 Sat, 01 Dec 2018 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13850-designers-reinvent-the-american-windsor Manufacturing is booming in Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13849 Sat, 01 Dec 2018 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13849-northeastern-manufacturing-sees-uptick-in-activity 1. Ellison Bronze Location: Falconer, NY Products: Custom balanced doors Founded: 1911 Employees: 60 Price range: $$$ ellisonbronze.com 2. Architectural Grille Location: Brooklyn, NY Products: Decorative HVAC grille covers, custom metalwork Founded: 1945 Employees: 58 Price range: $-$$$ archgrille.com 3. Infinity Drain Location: Amityville, NY Products: Linear drain systems and decorative shower drains Founded: 2007 Employees: 80 Price range: $$-$$$ infinitydrain.com 4. Bendheim Location: Passaic, NJ Products: Decorative architectural glass and glass wall systems for exterior and interior applications Founded: 1927 Employees: 100+ Price range: $$ bendheim.com 5. Accurate Lock & Hardware Location: Stamford, CT Products: Mortise locks, pocket door locks, pivot and Harmon hinges, ADA-compliant hardware, ligature-resistant hardware, historical restoration and custom architectural hardware Founded: 1972 Employees: 110 Price range: $$$ accuratelockandhardware.com 6. LATICRETE Location: Bethany, CT Products: Green fl ooring and façade materials for residential, commercial, and industrial applications Founded: 1956 Employees: 1,600 Price range: $-$$$ laticrete.com 7. Electrix Illumination Location: New Haven, CT Products: Cove, pocket, and slot LED lighting systems; linear indoor and outdoor solutions Founded: 1963 Employees: 40 Price range: $-$$ electrixillumination.com 8. STANLEY Access Technologies Location: Farmington, CT Products: Automatic sliding doors, automatic swing door operators, intensive care unit doors, platform screen transit doors and gates Founded: 1931 Employees: 1,300 throughout North America Price range: $$-$$$ stanleyaccess.com Winners include designs by Tom Fereday for Rakumba Lighting; Christian Lo and ANONY Studio; and Nathan Sui.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13848 Sat, 01 Dec 2018 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13848-vancouver-lamp-competition-announces-winners Vancouver’s juried LAMP prize was awarded to three innovative fixtures: Highwire (shown), in the Emerging category, Mito in the Established group, and Driftwood, the winning Student entry. Vancouver’s juried LAMP prize was awarded to three innovative fixtures: Highwire, in the Emerging category, Mito (shown) in the Established group, and Driftwood, the winning Student entry. Vancouver’s juried LAMP prize was awarded to three innovative fixtures: Highwire, in the Emerging category, Mito in the Established group, and Driftwood (shown), the winning Student entry. Valerio Dewalt Train Associates and Quentin Thomas Associates work together to create a modern ambience at Balyasny Asset Management's office in Chicago.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13847 Sat, 01 Dec 2018 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13847-lighting-gives-chicago-office-contemporary-look Consultants Quentin Thomas Associates relied on a combination of linear LEDs, strip lights, globe pendants, and daylight to achieve beautifully balanced illumination. Photo © Steve Hall photography Consultants Quentin Thomas Associates relied on a combination of linear LEDs, strip lights, globe pendants, and daylight to achieve beautifully balanced illumination. Photo © Steve Hall photography Consultants Quentin Thomas Associates relied on a combination of linear LEDs, strip lights, globe pendants, and daylight to achieve beautifully balanced illumination. Photo © Steve Hall photography In light of the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Open, the famous tennis court in Queens, New York gets new furniture, courtesy of Michael Graves Architect & Design and Landscape Forms.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13845 Sat, 01 Dec 2018 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13845-arthur-ashe-stadium-adds-stylish-furniture At Arthur Ashe Stadium, the main venue for the US Open finals, new court-side furniture includes multifunctional player seating that doubles as a tournament sponsor billboard. Designed by Michael Graves Architect & Design and manufactured by Landscape Forms, the furnishings also include coordinating side chairs, coolers, and umpire perch. At Arthur Ashe Stadium, the main venue for the US Open finals, new court-side furniture includes multifunctional player seating that doubles as a tournament sponsor billboard. Designed by Michael Graves Architect & Design and manufactured by Landscape Forms, the furnishings also include coordinating side chairs, coolers, and umpire perch. Engineer and architect Erleen Hatfield discusses the new materials she's incorporated while designing building envelopes.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13844 Sat, 01 Dec 2018 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13844-building-envelopes-abound-with-innovation New materials and technologies—including the glass-alternative ETFE and vertical planting walls—are revolutionizing building-envelope design, enhancing both aesthetics and performance. Rendering courtesy Woods Bagot New materials and technologies—including the glass-alternative ETFE and vertical planting walls—are revolutionizing building-envelope design, enhancing both aesthetics and performance. Photo courtesy Mercedes Benz Stadium A New York firm transforms an unappealing building at Binghamton University by adding spray-foam insulation, new windows, and a metal rainscreen.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13843 Sat, 01 Dec 2018 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13843-binghamton-universitys-science-iv-building-upgrades-look Compounding its deteriorating façade, the original building had insufficient insulation and poor thermal performance. New metal cladding transforms its appearance and its functionality. Compounding its deteriorating façade, the original building had insufficient insulation and poor thermal performance. New metal cladding transforms its appearance and its functionality. An airplane hangar at Piedmont Triad International Airport in North Carolina is refitted with Extech's LIGHTWALL 3440.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13842 Sat, 01 Dec 2018 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13842-nc-airport-hangar-gets-energy-efficient-wall-system A hangar at the Piedmont Triad International Airport gets much of its light from more than 26,600 square feet of interlocking translucent polycarbonate panels. Invisible from the exterior, the panels also help reduce the building’s contribution to light pollution. In Washington, D.C., the design team of Rosetti Architects and Marshall Moya Design covers the side of a new basketball arena in terracotta-colored metal panels by Kingspan.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13841 Sat, 01 Dec 2018 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13841-wnba-teams-arena-seamlessly-integrates-into-neighborhood-with-sleek-siding For Washington, D.C.’s Entertainment and Sports Arena, designers used a metal wall system with color-matched panels to blend seamlessly with surrounding brick buildings. For Washington, D.C.’s Entertainment and Sports Arena, designers used a metal wall system with color-matched panels to blend seamlessly with surrounding brick buildings. The latest products from BuzziSpace, Kvadrat, and 3form consist of versatile dividers and modules.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13840 Sat, 01 Dec 2018 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13840-new-sound-absorbing-dividers-offer-flexibility Privacy screens can perform double duty as acoustic elements, such as Alain Gilles’ Buzzibracks (shown) and 3form’s Divy.   Privacy screens can perform double duty as acoustic elements, such as Alain Gilles’ Buzzibracks and 3form’s Divy (shown). Interior design firm Antinozzi Associates refashions Rowayton Elementary School's multipurpose room-turned-cafeteria with EchoPanels from Kirei. 

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13839 Sat, 01 Dec 2018 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13839-connecticut-schools-cafeteria-designed-to-control-noise For acoustics that could blend into the overall design, architects opted for Kirei’s fun, colorful panels and Rockfon’s Island Wall system. For acoustics that could blend into the overall design, architects opted for Kirei’s fun, colorful panels and Rockfon’s Island Wall system. In Oman, architecture firm Snøhetta constructs a relevant new building for an old fish market.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13838 Sat, 01 Dec 2018 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13838-muttrah-fish-market-by-sn%C3%B8hetta The fish market’s flowing lines are evocative both of fish bones and Arabic calligraphy. Photo courtesy Snøhetta The fish market’s flowing lines are evocative both of fish bones and Arabic calligraphy. Photo courtesy Snøhetta The market’s perforated concrete walls and aluminum canopy provide integrated shading and passive ventilation. Photo courtesy Snøhetta The market’s perforated concrete walls and aluminum canopy provide integrated shading and passive ventilation. Photo courtesy Snøhetta Called Pinecone, the unique shelter can be easily broken down and reassembled in a day.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13704 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13704-atelier-sad-teams-up-with-furniture-company-to-create-portable-gazebo-structure From left to right: Jerry Koza, Adam Jirkal, Tomáš Kalhous, and Martin Kalhous ateliersad.cz   Manufacturers in Arizona, California, and Nevada are raving about the future of their businesses.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13703 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13703-americas-west-coast-sees-rise-in-jobs-wages-and-production-activity 1. NanaWall Systems  Location: Corte Madera, CA Products: Operable glass wall systems. Founded: 1986 Employees: 100 Price range: $$ nanawall.com 2. Arktura Location: Los Angeles Products: Architectural acoustic and perforated metal ceiling and wall systems. Founded: 2008 Employees: 100-150 Price range: $-$$$ arktura.com 3. USG Ceilings Plus Location: Los Angeles Products: Acoustical wood and metal ceilings and wall systems. Founded: 1987 Employees: 200 Price range: $-$$$ ceilingsplus.com and usg.com 4. Cerno Group Location: Irvine, CA Products: Lighting founded: 2009 Employees: 48 Price range: $-$$$ cernogroup.com 5. Deceuninck North America  Location: Fernley, NV (Headquarters: Monroe, Ohio) Products: High-performance window systems for residential and light commercial markets. Founded: 1959 (North American operations) Employees: 40 in Fernley; 548 company-wide Price range: $$ deceuninckna.com 6. Kornegay Designs Location: Phoenix Products: Hand-cast concrete planters and site furnishings Founded: 1997 Employees: 10 Price range: $$ kornegaydesign.com 7. Bonded Logic Location: Chandler, AZ Products: Denim insulation Founded: 1996 Employees: 50+ Price range: $$ bondedlogic.com 8. AirConcepts Location: Tucson Products: Air distribution products Founded: 1985 Employees: 30 Price range: $$ airconceptsinc.com The top designs came from India-based JDAP Design-Architecture-Planning and Germany-based firms Ingehoven Architects and Agnes Morguet Innenarchitektur & Design.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13701 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13701-winners-of-international-newcomer-competition-2017-tile-award-announced Transmittance by Avishkar Bharati Stay Unique by Agnes Tröger-Morguet RE: Tile by Andreas Crynen While working on its first residential project in Germany's capital, the firm creates stoneware panels intended to be eco-friendly.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13698 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13698-studio-libeskind-designs-earth-friendly-cladding-for-berlin-apartment Approximately 3,600 Fractile panels cover the exterior of this residential building, creating not just a distinctive appearance but improving the air quality by oxidizing common pollutants. Photo © Hufton + Crow Approximately 3,600 Fractile panels cover the exterior of this residential building, creating not just a distinctive appearance but improving the air quality by oxidizing common pollutants. Photo © Hufton + Crow Approximately 3,600 Fractile panels cover the exterior of this residential building, creating not just a distinctive appearance but improving the air quality by oxidizing common pollutants. Photo © Hufton + Crow