Friday5 - June 5, 2020 - MillerClapperton

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Before a global pandemic, we were spending more time at the office than ever before and sometimes, saw our colleagues more than we did our own families. Recently, those tables have turned, so what is in store for the future design of workplaces? While workplace trends have come and gone, what is on everyone’s minds is what a post COVID-19 office might look like in both the immediate and long term future. With no clear answers, architecture and real estate firms are looking to “implement forward-thinking design solutions and health safety policies, which will be critical in redefining how we utilize workplaces for years to come.” Keep reading for a brief history of workplace design and where it might be headed next.

Location: San Pablo, CA
Product: Reynbond FR (MCM)
General Contractor: BHM Construction, Inc.
Architect: SMITHGROUP

Currently under construction at Contra Costa College is a new, 3-story building, which will house the entire science department with a total of 55,000 square feet. The first floor will have expanded biology labs and classrooms, and the third floor will feature labs for chemistry, engineering, physics, in addition to a new planetarium as well as a rooftop observation deck equipped with telescopes. For this project, MillerClapperton is fabricating 5,872 square feet of Metal Composite Material.

It’s no surprise that project timelines have been extended and completion dates postponed in light of the recent pandemic, which has meant delayed openings for many highly anticipated projects. While some have stuck to their original schedules, others won’t make their debut until the Fall or later. Architectural Record has rounded up some of the most notable cultural projects in the U.S. in the coming year. From Florida’s Tampa Bay to the campus of the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, click below for the inspiring projects we have to look forward to, for the remainder of 2020.

As urban centers continue to grow, there is an increasing need for alternative methods of transportation, which has given rise to bicycles. No longer seen as just a recreational activity, bicycles are playing a key role in moving people around cities. “Architecture has played a fundamental role in promoting the use of bicycles through the design of bicycle lanes, plentiful bicycle parking spots, and open areas to ride freely.” Countries like Denmark and the Netherlands are currently the leading countries in architecture for bikes and we invite you to view some inspiring projects below.

Recommendation: Foster + Partners ‘Architecture From Home’ Challenge
Shared By: Design Boom

Award-winning British architectural design and engineering firm, Foster + Partners has launched a series of acitivie for children while at home. “The activities have been designed to engage the imagination of children, with fun briefs inviting young participants to build their own cities or create ‘fantastical’ skyscrapers with their families.” The first four challenges involve designs a paper skyscraper, creating a model city, drawing trees, and architecture-themed games.

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