Good Design Is Good Business 2013

Good Design Is Good Business 2013 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/473 en-us Target Plaza Commons 1306-target-plaza-commons-julie-snow-architects.asp Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/5973-target-plaza-commons Julie Snow Architects converted two vacant storefronts—a former record store and a former Scientology center—into a lounge and recreation space for roughly 10,000 Target employees working Target Plaza CommonsJulie Snow ArchitectsMinneapolisJulie Snow Architects converted two vacant storefronts—a former record store and a former Scientology center—into a lounge and recreation space for roughly 10,000 Target employees working in downtown Minneapolis. Couches and bistro seating provide a casual atmosphere for meetings, while a mezzanine has an air-hockey table and other games for work breaks. A glass door in back opens out to an enclosed courtyard with a large lawn, basketball court, bocce court, and fire pit, among other amenities.Photograph: © Paul Crosby Photography Julie Snow Architects converted two vacant storefronts—a former record store and a former Scientology center—into a lounge and recreation space for roughly 10,000 Target employees working Target Plaza CommonsJulie Snow ArchitectsMinneapolisJulie Snow Architects converted two vacant storefronts—a former record store and a former Scientology center—into a lounge and recreation space for roughly 10,000 Target employees working in downtown Minneapolis. Couches and bistro seating provide a casual atmosphere for meetings, while a mezzanine has an air-hockey table and other games for work breaks. A glass door in back opens out to an enclosed courtyard with a large lawn, basketball court, bocce court, and fire pit, among other amenities..Photograph: © Paul Crosby Photography Julie Snow Architects converted two vacant storefronts—a former record store and a former Scientology center—into a lounge and recreation space for roughly 10,000 Target employees working Target Plaza CommonsJulie Snow ArchitectsMinneapolisJulie Snow Architects converted two vacant storefronts—a former record store and a former Scientology center—into a lounge and recreation space for roughly 10,000 Target employees working in downtown Minneapolis. Couches and bistro seating provide a casual atmosphere for meetings, while a mezzanine has an air-hockey table and other games for work breaks. A glass door in back opens out to an enclosed courtyard with a large lawn, basketball court, bocce court, and fire pit, among other amenities.Photograph: © Paul Crosby Photography Julie Snow Architects converted two vacant storefronts—a former record store and a former Scientology center—into a lounge and recreation space for roughly 10,000 Target employees working Target Plaza CommonsJulie Snow ArchitectsMinneapolisJulie Snow Architects converted two vacant storefronts—a former record store and a former Scientology center—into a lounge and recreation space for roughly 10,000 Target employees working in downtown Minneapolis. Couches and bistro seating provide a casual atmosphere for meetings, while a mezzanine has an air-hockey table and other games for work breaks. A glass door in back opens out to an enclosed courtyard with a large lawn, basketball court, bocce court, and fire pit, among other amenities.Photograph: © Paul Crosby Photography 1 Vestibule 2 Check-In 3 The Bistro 4 Bistro Seating 5 Commons Hall 6 Fireplace 7 Overhead Garage Door 8 Lawn 9 Water Feature 10 Fire Pit 11 Bike Path Target Plaza CommonsJulie Snow ArchitectsMinneapolis1 Vestibule2 Check-In3 The Bistro4 Bistro Seating5 Commons Hall6 Fireplace7 Overhead Garage Door8 Lawn9 Water Feature10 Fire Pit11 Bike Path12 Bocce Ball Court13 Basketball Court14 Grilling Area15 Bike Storage16 The Nicollet RoomPhotograph: © Paul Crosby Photography 1 Vestibule 2 Check-In 3 The Bistro 4 Bistro Seating 5 Commons Hall 6 Fireplace 7 Overhead Garage Door 8 Lawn 9 Water Feature 10 Fire Pit 11 Bike Path Target Plaza CommonsJulie Snow ArchitectsMinneapolis1 Vestibule2 Check-In3 The Bistro4 Bistro Seating5 Commons Hall6 Fireplace7 Overhead Garage Door8 Lawn9 Water Feature10 Fire Pit11 Bike Path12 Bocce Ball Court13 Basketball Court14 Grilling Area15 Bike Storage16 The Nicollet RoomPhotograph: © Paul Crosby Photography 1 Vestibule 2 Check-In 3 The Bistro 4 Bistro Seating 5 Commons Hall 6 Fireplace 7 Overhead Garage Door 8 Lawn 9 Water Feature 10 Fire Pit 11 Bike Path Target Plaza CommonsJulie Snow ArchitectsMinneapolis1 Vestibule2 Check-In3 The Bistro4 Bistro Seating5 Commons Hall6 Fireplace7 Overhead Garage Door8 Lawn9 Water Feature10 Fire Pit11 Bike Path12 Bocce Ball Court13 Basketball Court14 Grilling Area15 Bike Storage16 The Nicollet RoomPhotograph: © Paul Crosby Photography 1 Vestibule 2 Check-In 3 The Bistro 4 Bistro Seating 5 Commons Hall 6 Fireplace 7 Overhead Garage Door 8 Lawn 9 Water Feature 10 Fire Pit 11 Bike Path Target Plaza CommonsJulie Snow ArchitectsMinneapolis1 Vestibule2 Check-In3 The Bistro4 Bistro Seating5 Commons Hall6 Fireplace7 Overhead Garage Door8 Lawn9 Water Feature10 Fire Pit11 Bike Path12 Bocce Ball Court13 Basketball Court14 Grilling Area15 Bike Storage16 The Nicollet RoomPhotograph: © Paul Crosby Photography 1 Vestibule 2 Check-In 3 The Bistro 4 Bistro Seating 5 Commons Hall 6 Fireplace 7 Overhead Garage Door 8 Lawn 9 Water Feature 10 Fire Pit 11 Bike Path Target Plaza CommonsJulie Snow ArchitectsMinneapolis1 Vestibule2 Check-In3 The Bistro4 Bistro Seating5 Commons Hall6 Fireplace7 Overhead Garage Door8 Lawn9 Water Feature10 Fire Pit11 Bike Path12 Bocce Ball Court13 Basketball Court14 Grilling Area15 Bike Storage16 The Nicollet RoomPhotograph: courtesy Julie Snow Architects 1 Vestibule 2 Check-In 3 The Bistro 4 Bistro Seating 5 Commons Hall 6 Fireplace 7 Overhead Garage Door 8 Lawn 9 Water Feature 10 Fire Pit 11 Bike Path Target Plaza CommonsJulie Snow ArchitectsMinneapolis1 Vestibule2 Check-In3 The Bistro4 Bistro Seating5 Commons Hall6 Fireplace7 Overhead Garage Door8 Lawn9 Water Feature10 Fire Pit11 Bike Path12 Bocce Ball Court13 Basketball Court14 Grilling Area15 Bike Storage16 The Nicollet RoomImage courtesy Julie Snow Architects 1 Express Lockers 2 Group Fitness 3 Men’s Locker Room 4 Women’s Locker Room 5 Future Creative Space Target Plaza CommonsJulie Snow ArchitectsMinneapolis1 Express Lockers2 Group Fitness3 Men’s Locker Room4 Women’s Locker Room5 Future Creative SpaceImage courtesy Julie Snow Architects Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity 1306-todd-bolender-center-for-dance-and-creativity-bnim.asp Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/5974-todd-bolender-center-for-dance-creativity The Todd Bolender Center is the final piece of a planned arts district in the area around the city's train-depot-turned-cultural-destination, Union Station. Todd Bolender Center for Dance & CreativityBNIMKansas City, MissouriThe Todd Bolender Center is the final piece of a planned arts district in the area around the city's train-depot-turned-cultural-destination, Union Station.Photograph: © Mike Sinclair The Center includes rehearsal spaces for the company and studios for dance instruction. Todd Bolender Center for Dance & CreativityBNIMKansas City, MissouriThe Center includes rehearsal spaces for the company and studios for dance instruction.Photo © Farshid Assassi The new center is the result of BNIM's careful choreography that seamlessly interweaves old and new structural elements. For example, the architects added a mezzanine level in the old Power House, cre Todd Bolender Center for Dance & CreativityBNIMKansas City, MissouriThe new center is the result of BNIM's careful choreography that seamlessly interweaves old and new structural elements. For example, the architects added a mezzanine level in the old Power House, creating transparent instruction studios that have views out to the street and dance classes below. Photo © Farshid Assassi Rehearsal spaces for the company and studios for dance instruction. Todd Bolender Center for Dance & CreativityBNIMKansas City, MissouriRehearsal spaces for the company and studios for dance instruction. Photo © Farshid Assassi Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity Todd Bolender Center for Dance & CreativityBNIMKansas City, MissouriPhoto © Mike Sinclair Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity Todd Bolender Center for Dance & CreativityBNIMKansas City, MissouriPhoto © Len Fohn Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity Todd Bolender Center for Dance & CreativityBNIMKansas City, MissouriPhoto © Len Fohn Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity Todd Bolender Center for Dance & CreativityBNIMKansas City, MissouriPhotograph: © Farshid Assassi Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity Todd Bolender Center for Dance & CreativityBNIMKansas City, MissouriPhoto © Mike Sinclair Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity Todd Bolender Center for Dance & CreativityBNIMKansas City, MissouriImage courtesy BNIM Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity Todd Bolender Center for Dance & CreativityBNIMKansas City, MissouriImage courtesy BNIM Vancouver Convention Centre West 1306-vancouver-convention-centre-west-lmn-architects.asp Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/5975-vancouver-convention-centre-west The LEED Platinum building folds seamlessly into the landscape with a 6-acre living roof that functions as a grassland ecosystem. It also extends the city’s downtown core with vibrant public spa Vancouver Convention Centre WestLMN Architects / DA Architects & Planners / Musson Cattell Mackey PartnershipVancouver, British ColumbiaThe LEED Platinum building folds seamlessly into the landscape with a 6-acre living roof that functions as a grassland ecosystem. It also extends the city’s downtown core with vibrant public spaces and flexible interior areas that accommodate numerous events. Many of the terraces and rooms are booked for banquets and weddings, while front and back of house are used for film and TV shoots.Photograph: courtesy LMN Architects The LEED Platinum building folds seamlessly into the landscape with a 6-acre living roof that functions as a grassland ecosystem. It also extends the city’s downtown core with vibrant public spa Vancouver Convention Centre WestLMN Architects / DA Architects & Planners / Musson Cattell Mackey PartnershipVancouver, British ColumbiaThe LEED Platinum building folds seamlessly into the landscape with a 6-acre living roof that functions as a grassland ecosystem. It also extends the city’s downtown core with vibrant public spaces and flexible interior areas that accommodate numerous events. Many of the terraces and rooms are booked for banquets and weddings, while front and back of house are used for film and TV shoots.Photograph: © Nic Lehoux Vancouver Convention Centre West Vancouver Convention Centre WestLMN Architects / DA Architects & Planners / Musson Cattell Mackey PartnershipVancouver, British ColumbiaPhotograph: courtesy PWL Partnership Vancouver Convention Centre West Vancouver Convention Centre WestLMN Architects / DA Architects & Planners / Musson Cattell Mackey PartnershipVancouver, British ColumbiaPhotograph: © Nic Lehoux Vancouver Convention Centre West Vancouver Convention Centre WestLMN Architects / DA Architects & Planners / Musson Cattell Mackey PartnershipVancouver, British ColumbiaPhotograph: © Nic Lehoux Vancouver Convention Centre West Vancouver Convention Centre WestLMN Architects / DA Architects & Planners / Musson Cattell Mackey PartnershipVancouver, British ColumbiaPhotograph: courtesy LMN Architects Vancouver Convention Centre West Vancouver Convention Centre WestLMN Architects / DA Architects & Planners / Musson Cattell Mackey PartnershipVancouver, British ColumbiaPhotograph: courtesy LMN Architects Lamar Advertising Company 1306-lamar-advertising-eskew-dumez-ripple.asp Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/5970-lamar-advertising-company The design team transformed the precast-concrete former data center with a glazed courtyard; a shaded patio for outdoor lunches; and bleachers edged by stairs that provide a friendly spot for company Lamar Advertising CompanyEskew+Dumez+RippleBaton Rouge, LouisianaThe design team transformed the precast-concrete former data center with a glazed courtyard; a shaded patio for outdoor lunches; and bleachers edged by stairs that provide a friendly spot for company events, impromptu gatherings, and moving around the office.Photo © Timothy Hursley The design team transformed the precast-concrete former data center with a glazed courtyard; a shaded patio for outdoor lunches; and bleachers edged by stairs that provide a friendly spot for company Lamar Advertising CompanyEskew+Dumez+RippleBaton Rouge, LouisianaThe design team transformed the precast-concrete former data center with a glazed courtyard; a shaded patio for outdoor lunches; and bleachers edged by stairs that provide a friendly spot for company events, impromptu gatherings, and moving around the office.Photo © Timothy Hursley The design team transformed the precast-concrete former data center with a glazed courtyard; a shaded patio for outdoor lunches; and bleachers edged by stairs that provide a friendly spot for company Lamar Advertising CompanyEskew+Dumez+RippleBaton Rouge, LouisianaThe design team transformed the precast-concrete former data center with a glazed courtyard; a shaded patio for outdoor lunches; and bleachers edged by stairs that provide a friendly spot for company events, impromptu gatherings, and moving around the office.Photo © Timothy Hursley Lamar Advertising Company Lamar Advertising CompanyEskew+Dumez+RippleBaton Rouge, LouisianaPhoto © Timothy Hursley Lamar Advertising Company Lamar Advertising CompanyEskew+Dumez+RippleBaton Rouge, LouisianaPhoto © Timothy Hursley Lamar Advertising Company Lamar Advertising CompanyEskew+Dumez+RippleBaton Rouge, LouisianaPhoto © Timothy Hursley Lamar Advertising Company Lamar Advertising CompanyEskew+Dumez+RippleBaton Rouge, LouisianaPhoto © Timothy Hursley Lamar Advertising Company Lamar Advertising CompanyEskew+Dumez+RippleBaton Rouge, LouisianaImage courtesy Eskew+Dumez+Ripple Lamar Advertising Company Lamar Advertising CompanyEskew+Dumez+RippleBaton Rouge, LouisianaImage courtesy Eskew+Dumez+Ripple Lamar Advertising Company Lamar Advertising CompanyEskew+Dumez+RippleBaton Rouge, LouisianaImage courtesy Eskew+Dumez+Ripple Lamar Advertising Company Lamar Advertising CompanyEskew+Dumez+RippleBaton Rouge, LouisianaImage courtesy Eskew+Dumez+Ripple Planta Milenio 1306-planta-milenio-davis-brody-bond.asp Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/5971-planta-milenio Balanced with an energy-efficient lighting system, a series of shed roofs and skylights were installed to infuse the factory with ample daylight—said to boost employee productivity—and als Planta MilenioDavis Brody Bond ArchitectsIrapuato, MexicoBalanced with an energy-efficient lighting system, a series of shed roofs and skylights were installed to infuse the factory with ample daylight—said to boost employee productivity—and also to mitigate the harsh Mexican sun.Photo © Paúl Rivera, archphoto Amenities, like the sun-filled cafeteria, provide comfortable employee downtime and a place for management to share ideas with the production team. Planta MilenioDavis Brody Bond ArchitectsIrapuato, MexicoAmenities, like the sun-filled cafeteria, provide comfortable employee downtime and a place for management to share ideas with the production team.Photo © Paúl Rivera, archphoto Planta Milenio Planta MilenioDavis Brody Bond ArchitectsIrapuato, MexicoPhoto © Paúl Rivera, archphoto Planta Milenio Planta MilenioDavis Brody Bond ArchitectsIrapuato, MexicoPhoto © Paúl Rivera, archphoto Planta Milenio Planta MilenioDavis Brody Bond ArchitectsIrapuato, MexicoPhoto © Paúl Rivera, archphoto Planta Milenio Planta MilenioDavis Brody Bond ArchitectsIrapuato, MexicoPhoto © Paúl Rivera, archphoto Planta Milenio Planta MilenioDavis Brody Bond ArchitectsIrapuato, MexicoImage courtesy Davis Brody Bond Architects Planta Milenio Planta MilenioDavis Brody Bond ArchitectsIrapuato, MexicoImage courtesy Davis Brody Bond Architects Planta Milenio Planta MilenioDavis Brody Bond ArchitectsIrapuato, MexicoImage courtesy Davis Brody Bond Architects Planta Milenio Planta MilenioDavis Brody Bond ArchitectsIrapuato, MexicoImage courtesy Davis Brody Bond Architects Planta Milenio Planta MilenioDavis Brody Bond ArchitectsIrapuato, MexicoImage courtesy Davis Brody Bond Architects Salt River Fields at Talking Stick 1306-salt-river-fields-at-talking-stick-hks.asp Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/5972-salt-river-fields-at-talking-stick Two team clubhouses, 18 practice fields, and a Native American community park encircle the stadium. Achieving LEED Gold certification for the project—a first for a baseball stadium or a spring-t Salt River Fields at Talking StickHKS, Inc.Scottsdale, ArizonaTwo team clubhouses, 18 practice fields, and a Native American community park encircle the stadium. Achieving LEED Gold certification for the project—a first for a baseball stadium or a spring-training or MLB complex—HKS sourced 40 percent of the building materials from local suppliers, using aggregate mined from the site to create sandy-brown concrete blocks that complement the landscape.Photo © Blake Martin / HKS, Inc. Two team clubhouses, 18 practice fields, and a Native American community park encircle the stadium. Achieving LEED Gold certification for the project—a first for a baseball stadium or a spring-t Salt River Fields at Talking StickHKS, Inc.Scottsdale, ArizonaTwo team clubhouses, 18 practice fields, and a Native American community park encircle the stadium. Achieving LEED Gold certification for the project—a first for a baseball stadium or a spring-training or MLB complex—HKS sourced 40 percent of the building materials from local suppliers, using aggregate mined from the site to create sandy-brown concrete blocks that complement the landscape.Photo © Blake Martin / HKS, Inc. Salt River Fields at Talking Stick Salt River Fields at Talking StickHKS, Inc.Scottsdale, ArizonaPhoto © Blake Martin / HKS, Inc. Salt River Fields at Talking Stick Salt River Fields at Talking StickHKS, Inc.Scottsdale, ArizonaPhoto © Blake Martin / HKS, Inc. Salt River Fields at Talking Stick Salt River Fields at Talking StickHKS, Inc.Scottsdale, ArizonaPhoto © Blake Martin / HKS, Inc. Salt River Fields at Talking Stick Salt River Fields at Talking StickHKS, Inc.Scottsdale, ArizonaPhoto © Blake Martin / HKS, Inc. Salt River Fields at Talking Stick Salt River Fields at Talking StickHKS, Inc.Scottsdale, ArizonaPhoto © Blake Martin / HKS, Inc. Salt River Fields at Talking Stick Salt River Fields at Talking StickHKS, Inc.Scottsdale, ArizonaPhoto © Blake Martin / HKS, Inc. Devon Energy Center 1306-devon-energy-center-pickard-chilton.asp Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/5967-devon-energy-center Devon Energy Center employs such sustainable strategies as remediation of a brownfield site, green roofs on the podium, an advanced building-management system, floor-to-ceiling low-E insulated glass w Devon Energy CenterPickard ChiltonOklahoma CityDevon Energy Center employs such sustainable strategies as remediation of a brownfield site, green roofs on the podium, an advanced building-management system, floor-to-ceiling low-E insulated glass with interior shading, and vertical glass fins and horizontal tubes to reduce solar load.Photograph © Alan Karchmer Devon Energy Center Devon Energy CenterPickard ChiltonOklahoma CityPhotograph © Alan Karchmer Devon Energy Center Devon Energy CenterPickard ChiltonOklahoma CityPhotograph © Alan Karchmer Devon Energy Center Devon Energy CenterPickard ChiltonOklahoma CityPhotograph © Alan Karchmer Devon Energy Center Devon Energy CenterPickard ChiltonOklahoma CityPhotograph © Alan Karchmer Devon Energy Center Devon Energy CenterPickard ChiltonOklahoma CityPhotograph: © Joe Aker / Aker Imaging Devon Energy Center Devon Energy CenterPickard ChiltonOklahoma CityPhotograph: © Joe Aker / Aker Imaging Devon Energy Center Devon Energy CenterPickard ChiltonOklahoma CityImage courtesy Pickard Chilton Devon Energy Center Devon Energy CenterPickard ChiltonOklahoma CityImage courtesy Pickard Chilton Devon Energy Center Devon Energy CenterPickard ChiltonOklahoma CityImage courtesy Pickard Chilton Iowa Utilities Board / Office of Consumer Advocate 1306-iowa-utilities-board-bnim.asp Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/5968-iowa-utilities-board-office-of-consumer-advocate For this, one of a complex of government buildings in Iowa's capital city, BNIM designed a long, low structure on a site planted with native flora. Iowa Utilities Board / Office of Consumer AdvocateBNIMDes Moines, IowaFor this, one of a complex of government buildings in Iowa's capital city, BNIM designed a long, low structure on a site planted with native flora.Photograph © Farshid Assassi Inside, light and air foster a feeling of openness, while small touches, like the walnut wall paneling in many rooms and common spaces, offer a sense of polish. Iowa Utilities Board / Office of Consumer AdvocateBNIMDes Moines, IowaInside, light and air foster a feeling of openness, while small touches, like the walnut wall paneling in many rooms and common spaces, offer a sense of polish.Photograph © Farshid Assassi Iowa Utilities Board / Office of Consumer Advocate Iowa Utilities Board / Office of Consumer AdvocateBNIMDes Moines, IowaPhotograph © Farshid Assassi Iowa Utilities Board / Office of Consumer Advocate Iowa Utilities Board / Office of Consumer AdvocateBNIMDes Moines, IowaPhotograph © Farshid Assassi Iowa Utilities Board / Office of Consumer Advocate Iowa Utilities Board / Office of Consumer AdvocateBNIMDes Moines, IowaPhoto © Mike Sinclair Iowa Utilities Board / Office of Consumer Advocate Iowa Utilities Board / Office of Consumer AdvocateBNIMDes Moines, IowaPhoto © Mike Sinclair Iowa Utilities Board / Office of Consumer Advocate Iowa Utilities Board / Office of Consumer AdvocateBNIMDes Moines, IowaPhotograph: © Mike Sinclair K&L Gates at One New Change 1306-k-and-l-gates-at-one-new-change-lehman-smith-mcleish.asp Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/5969-k-l-gates-at-one-new-change Located in Jean Nouvel's One New Change, in the City of London district, the law firm offers employees and clients stunning views of St. Paul's Cathedral from open meeting areas. K&L Gates at One New ChangeLehman Smith McLeishLondonLocated in Jean Nouvel's One New Change, in the City of London district, the law firm offers employees and clients stunning views of St. Paul's Cathedral from open meeting areas. Photo © Richard Bryant / Arcaidimages Internal stairways and contemporary furnishings in lively gathering areas encourage staff interaction. K&L Gates at One New ChangeLehman Smith McLeishLondonInternal stairways and contemporary furnishings in lively gathering areas encourage staff interaction.Photo © Richard Bryant / Arcaidimages An atrium cuts down through the levels, bringing daylight to the innermost spaces. LSM lined the transparent volume with offices, a caf', and public areas to promote connectivity and interaction. K&L Gates at One New ChangeLehman Smith McLeishLondonAn atrium cuts down through the levels, bringing daylight to the innermost spaces. LSM lined the transparent volume with offices, a caf', and public areas to promote connectivity and interaction.Photo © Richard Bryant / Arcaidimages K&L Gates at One New Change K&L Gates at One New ChangeLehman Smith McLeishLondonPhoto © Richard Bryant / Arcaidimages K&L Gates at One New Change K&L Gates at One New ChangeLehman Smith McLeishLondonPhoto © Richard Bryant / Arcaidimages K&L Gates at One New Change K&L Gates at One New ChangeLehman Smith McLeishLondonPhoto © Richard Bryant / Arcaidimages K&L Gates at One New Change K&L Gates at One New ChangeLehman Smith McLeishLondonPhoto © Richard Bryant / Arcaidimages K&L Gates at One New Change K&L Gates at One New ChangeLehman Smith McLeishLondonImage courtesy Lehman Smith McLeish K&L Gates at One New Change K&L Gates at One New ChangeLehman Smith McLeishLondonImage courtesy Lehman Smith McLeish K&L Gates at One New Change K&L Gates at One New ChangeLehman Smith McLeishLondonImage courtesy Lehman Smith McLeish Centre for International Governance and Innovation 1306-centre-for-international-governance-innovation-kpmb-architects.asp Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/5965-centre-for-international-governance-and-innovation The architects developed the site, which entailed the design of an academic building with classrooms, offices, and event and public spaces, and the renovation of a former Seagram distillery into CIGI Centre for International Governance and InnovationKPMB ArchitectsWaterloo, OntarioThe architects developed the site, which entailed the design of an academic building with classrooms, offices, and event and public spaces, and the renovation of a former Seagram distillery into CIGI offices. Instead of pursuing a LEED rating, the client opted to invest in the local economy, sourcing as many quality materials and suppliers from the area as possible, yet still achieving energy costs 50 percent lower than Canadian standards.Photo © Tom Arban Equipped with high-end technology, the 250-seat auditorium was designed to host high-security conferences, live webcasts, and public events without interruption to the rest of the campus. Centre for International Governance and InnovationKPMB ArchitectsWaterloo, OntarioEquipped with high-end technology, the 250-seat auditorium was designed to host high-security conferences, live webcasts, and public events without interruption to the rest of the campus. Photo © Tom Arban Transparent yet connected breakout and public spaces are filled with daylight and catalyze the client's objectives for the spontaneous exchange of ideas among students, faculty, and leaders. Centre for International Governance and InnovationKPMB ArchitectsWaterloo, OntarioTransparent yet connected breakout and public spaces are filled with daylight and catalyze the client's objectives for the spontaneous exchange of ideas among students, faculty, and leaders.Photo © Tom Arban Transparent yet connected breakout and public spaces are filled with daylight and catalyze the client's objectives for the spontaneous exchange of ideas among students, faculty, and leaders. Centre for International Governance and InnovationKPMB ArchitectsWaterloo, OntarioTransparent yet connected breakout and public spaces are filled with daylight and catalyze the client's objectives for the spontaneous exchange of ideas among students, faculty, and leaders.Photo © Tom Arban Centre for International Governance and Innovation Centre for International Governance and InnovationKPMB ArchitectsWaterloo, OntarioPhoto © Tom Arban Centre for International Governance and Innovation Centre for International Governance and InnovationKPMB ArchitectsWaterloo, OntarioPhoto © Tom Arban Centre for International Governance and Innovation Centre for International Governance and InnovationKPMB ArchitectsWaterloo, OntarioPhoto © Tom Arban Centre for International Governance and Innovation Centre for International Governance and InnovationKPMB ArchitectsWaterloo, OntarioPhoto © Tom Arban Centre for International Governance and Innovation Centre for International Governance and InnovationKPMB ArchitectsWaterloo, OntarioPhoto © Tom Arban Centre for International Governance and Innovation Centre for International Governance and InnovationKPMB ArchitectsWaterloo, OntarioPhoto © Tom Arban Centre for International Governance and Innovation Centre for International Governance and InnovationKPMB ArchitectsWaterloo, OntarioPhoto © Maris Mezulis Centre for International Governance and Innovation Centre for International Governance and InnovationKPMB ArchitectsWaterloo, OntarioImage courtesy KPMB Architects Centre for International Governance and Innovation Centre for International Governance and InnovationKPMB ArchitectsWaterloo, OntarioImage courtesy KPMB Architects Centre for International Governance and Innovation Centre for International Governance and InnovationKPMB ArchitectsWaterloo, OntarioImage courtesy KPMB Architects Daniel Swarovski Corporation 1306-daniel-swarovski-corporation-ingenhoven-architects.asp Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/5966-daniel-swarovski-corporation Inspired by the shape of the company's swan logo, the architects devised a curvilinear scheme that takes advantage of its lakeside site. Daniel Swarovski CorporationIngenhoven ArchitectsM'nnedorf, SwitzerlandInspired by the shape of the company's swan logo, the architects devised a curvilinear scheme that takes advantage of its lakeside site.Photo © Andreas Keller In addition to featuring a 10,760-square-foot green roof, the building is heated and cooled with water from Lake Zurich processed via a heat exchanger. Daniel Swarovski CorporationIngenhoven ArchitectsM'nnedorf, SwitzerlandIn addition to featuring a 10,760-square-foot green roof, the building is heated and cooled with water from Lake Zurich processed via a heat exchanger.Photo © Andreas Keller While the boomerang-shaped building seems symmetrical at first, its two wings are not equal in length in order to maximize views from inside. Daniel Swarovski CorporationIngenhoven ArchitectsM'nnedorf, SwitzerlandWhile the boomerang-shaped building seems symmetrical at first, its two wings are not equal in length in order to maximize views from inside.Photo © Andreas Keller Flat ceilings in the work areas are made of a sound-absorbing acoustic plaster to reduce noise. In addition to an entrance lobby and reception area, the ground floor comprises dining facilities, inclu Daniel Swarovski CorporationIngenhoven ArchitectsM'nnedorf, SwitzerlandFlat ceilings in the work areas are made of a sound-absorbing acoustic plaster to reduce noise. In addition to an entrance lobby and reception area, the ground floor comprises dining facilities, including a 50-seat restaurant; informal gathering spots; rooms for conferences and workshops; and access to the grounds during warmer seasons.Photo © Andreas Keller Daniel Swarovski Corporation Daniel Swarovski CorporationIngenhoven ArchitectsM'nnedorf, SwitzerlandPhoto © Andreas Keller Daniel Swarovski Corporation Daniel Swarovski CorporationIngenhoven ArchitectsM'nnedorf, SwitzerlandPhoto © Andreas Keller Daniel Swarovski Corporation Daniel Swarovski CorporationIngenhoven ArchitectsM'nnedorf, SwitzerlandPhotography: courtesy Daniel Swarovski Corporation Daniel Swarovski Corporation Daniel Swarovski CorporationIngenhoven ArchitectsM'nnedorf, SwitzerlandPhotography: courtesy Daniel Swarovski Corporation Daniel Swarovski Corporation Daniel Swarovski CorporationIngenhoven ArchitectsM'nnedorf, SwitzerlandPhotography: courtesy Daniel Swarovski Corporation Daniel Swarovski Corporation Daniel Swarovski CorporationIngenhoven ArchitectsM'nnedorf, SwitzerlandPhotography: courtesy Daniel Swarovski Corporation Daniel Swarovski Corporation Daniel Swarovski CorporationIngenhoven ArchitectsM'nnedorf, SwitzerlandImage courtesy Ingenhoven Architects Daniel Swarovski Corporation Daniel Swarovski CorporationIngenhoven ArchitectsM'nnedorf, SwitzerlandImage courtesy Ingenhoven Architects Daniel Swarovski Corporation Daniel Swarovski CorporationIngenhoven ArchitectsM'nnedorf, SwitzerlandImage courtesy Ingenhoven Architects Daniel Swarovski Corporation Daniel Swarovski CorporationIngenhoven ArchitectsM'nnedorf, SwitzerlandImage courtesy Ingenhoven Architects 510 Fifth Avenue Renovation 1306-510-fifth-avenue-skidmore-owings-and-merrill.asp Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/5964-510-fifth-avenue-renovation New T8s with custom reflectors replicate the color temperature of the '50s cold-cathode lamps, for energy and cost savings over today's cold-cathode lamps, which must be custom-fabricated. 510 Fifth Avenue RenovationSkidmore, Owings & MerrillNew York CityNew T8s with custom reflectors replicate the color temperature of the '50s cold-cathode lamps, for energy and cost savings over today's cold-cathode lamps, which must be custom-fabricated.Photograph © Eduard Hueber / archphoto Revisiting the original 1950s scheme of Bunshaft's building, the architects restored the Harry Bertoia screen and mimicked the luminous ceiling, since replaced, with double-skinned acrylic diffusing 510 Fifth Avenue RenovationSkidmore, Owings & MerrillNew York City Revisiting the original 1950s scheme of Bunshaft's building, the architects restored the Harry Bertoia screen and mimicked the luminous ceiling, since replaced, with double-skinned acrylic diffusing panels that match the dimensions and corrugated texture of the original vinyl sheeting.Photograph © Eduard Hueber / archphoto 510 Fifth Avenue Renovation 510 Fifth Avenue RenovationSkidmore, Owings & MerrillNew York CityPhotograph © Eduard Hueber / archphoto 510 Fifth Avenue Renovation 510 Fifth Avenue RenovationSkidmore, Owings & MerrillNew York CityPhotograph © Eduard Hueber / archphoto 510 Fifth Avenue Renovation 510 Fifth Avenue RenovationSkidmore, Owings & MerrillNew York CityPhotograph © Eduard Hueber / archphoto