The 2024 AIANY + ASLA-NY Transportation + Infrastructure Design Excellence Awards recognized exceptional contributions to transportation and infrastructure design, evaluating entries based on sustainability, community engagement, and civic architecture. Out of 37 submissions, 10 projects were honored, with categories including Open Space, Planning, Projects, Structures, and Student Work. The awards were categorized into Honors for the highest achievement, Merits for distinguished work, and Citations for exemplary aspects of specific projects. The Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru’s Terminal 2, designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and Grant Associates, won the prestigious Best in Competition award for its innovative integration of greenery and sustainable design.
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Location: Charleston, SC
Product: ALUCOOBOND (MCM) and Louvers
General Contractor: Turner Construction Company
Architect: Moody Nolan, Inc. Architects LLP
Charleston, South Carolina, known for its historic charm, now hosts the International African American Museum (IAAM) on Gadsden’s Wharf, the largest entry point for enslaved Africans into North America. Opened on June 27, 2023, after a 20-year, nearly $100 million effort, IAAM features exhibitions exploring African roots, the Middle Passage, and the African diaspora. The museum’s location highlights Charleston’s significant role in African American history, with over 40% of African Americans tracing an ancestor to the site. Reflecting a broader reckoning with the city’s past, the IAAM also honors Gullah Geechee culture and symbolizes a journey toward self-healing, standing as a poignant reminder of the African American experience from its traumatic beginnings to its rich cultural heritage. MillerClapperton fabricated and installed approximately 2,700 square feet of Metal Composite Material panels and 350 square feet of Louvers for this project.
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The French Revolution’s most enduring architectural and artistic legacy is Neoclassicism, a style marked by clarity, restraint, and a return to fundamental principles. During the radical years of the revolution, despite the chaos and limited construction, Neoclassicism emerged as the dominant aesthetic, contrasting sharply with the ornate Baroque and Rococo styles of the 17th and 18th centuries. This shift embodied a critique of decadence and a quest for renewal. Jacques-Louis David, a key figure of this period, captured the revolutionary spirit in his art, notably with “The Death of Marat,” which linked a serene image with revolutionary fervor. David’s work, though politically opportunistic, symbolized the austere and classical sensibility of the revolution. Étienne-Louis Boullée, the era’s most revolutionary architect, pushed Neoclassicism to its extremes with grandiose designs like the Cenotaph for Isaac Newton and other monumental projects. Boullée’s architecture emphasized singular expressive purposes and vast, dystopian scales, reflecting the revolution’s ambition to reshape society entirely. These Neoclassical works, austere and powerful, underscore the revolutionary drive for purity and idealism, highlighting both the transformative vision and the underlying uncertainties of such radical change.
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In the ever-evolving landscape of construction safety, a wave of transformative innovations is reshaping industry practices and standards. From the integration of wearable technology, drones, and artificial intelligence to the immersive realms of virtual and augmented reality, these advancements are revolutionizing traditional safety protocols. Beyond real-time hazard detection and incident prevention, these cutting-edge solutions offer a comprehensive approach to safeguarding workers’ well-being. Moreover, technologies such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), 3D printing, and autonomous vehicles are driving efficiency and minimizing risks across construction projects. By harnessing predictive analytics, remote monitoring capabilities, and environmental control systems, construction firms are proactively managing safety risks and creating safer work environments. As the industry embraces these transformative technologies, the path toward a safer and more sustainable future for construction workers becomes increasingly promising.
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How can AI help solve the myriad and complex problems of cities? This informative interview with Peter Hirshberg and Anna Fedorova, the chairman and principal respectively at the civic innovator collective Maker City, explores the potential applications of AI to help “reduce bureaucracy, improve city governance, and serve as powerful new tools for urban planning and civic engagement.”
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