S.F. architect opts for unusual materials for Bay Area school expansion
The Office of Charles F. Bloszies, FAIA, undertook the 1115-m2 (12,000-sf) addition and renovation project for the Cathedral School for Boys in the Ba…
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Industry giants collaborate to create low-carbon concrete mixes
Holcim US, a sustainable building materials manufacturer, recently announced a partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), HIIT Contracting, and Baker…
Architectural aesthetic meets branding objectives in Canali’s New York store
Italian architect, Park Associati, designed the recently opened Canali boutique store on Madison Avenue, NYC, utilizing materials from architectural t…
Shipping containers become key motif in Austin FC soccer complex
A new hospitality and entertainment complex, The Pitch, in Austin, Texas, puts to use 23 repurposed shipping containers with a variety of configuratio…
NYC senior housing changes zoning laws, embraces architectural context
An award-winning senior housing in New York City’s Mott Haven neighborhood in Bronx shaped zoning laws to allow greater mass, height, and street-lev…
$84M redevelopment in Florida celebrates milestone
A Jan. 6 ceremony will commemorate the placement of the highest piece of structure as part of a $84 million redevelopment, titled Imagine Clearwater, …
Portland school harmonizes with nature for elevated learning experience
Gilkey International Middle School in Portland, Oregon, recently underwent a transformation to enhance its learning spaces, foster a stronger connec…
CTBUH names top architecture company of 2022
In Dec. 2022, the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) named Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) the number one architecture company for 2…
San Fran music school’s new glass building achieves acoustical efficiency
San Francisco Conservatory of Music’s (SFCM)’s new building features white and transparent double-glazed glass on its facade, pushing the glass’…
Work culminates at $666M interstate highway project in Texas
Fluor Corporation, together with state and local leaders, recently celebrated the completion of the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TXDOT’s)…
