Friday5 - March 5, 2021 - MillerClapperton

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IN THIS WEEK’S FRIDAY5

Amazon recently released its new HQ2 designs and the focus is on people. It points to the future of office design, which is all about collaborative spaces and community. The planned complex in Arlington, VA features a spiral double-helix glass tower with lushly landscaped pedestrian paths and 2.5 acres of open public spaces. “The goal is to bring people together in a flexible office space to foster the sharing of ideas,” according to John Schoettler, Amazon’s vice president of global real estate and facilities. It’s also planned that the buildings and spaces will be open to the entire neighborhood to benefit from and enjoy.

As more employees shift to work from home, even post-Covid, offices will serve as a place for connection, meetings, and learning from peers so “companies will begin to offer more interactive spaces and social connection points,” said Robert Mankin, partner of NBBJ, the global architecture firm behind the plan for HQ2. Keep reading for how companies are rethinking the use of office space and three tips on how to incorporate the future of office design.

Location: Moscow, ID
Product: Reynobond FR (MCM)
General Contractor: J. Addington General Contractors
Architect: Lombard Conrad Architects

The Moscow Branch of the Idaho Central Credit Union opened its doors at the end of 2020. The 5,956-square-foot facility is Idaho Central’s 41st location in the state and it’s open to customers 6 days a week. The newest location has a modern design and features throughout to reflect their support of the University of Idaho. The high ceiling and tall windows allow for ample nature light into the core of the branch and it’s also one of the most energy efficient branches Idaho Central has built. For this project, MillerClapperton has fabricated 5,300 square feet of Metal Composite Material.

What is the danger of making something pretty? The short answer is – it’s complicated. Architectural design educator, Stewart Hicks, explores this question and what’s behind curb appeal in a recent episode of Architecture with Stewart. “Curb appeal seems like an innocent concept, but architects have been quoted calling it “empty signifiers of good design” or even eerie or creepy. The video takes a close look at the history, evolution, and consequences of curb appeal from an architect’s perspective using examples from popular culture, art, film, and architecture.” Learn more about the fascinating history and hidden “ugliness” of curb appeal below.

Chances are, you probably aren’t on the hunt for a Parisian pied-a-terre or looking to buy a Bahamian island of your own, but if you are, we’d like to be friends. It’s certainly fun to fantasize about the ultimate dream home, even when your bank statement offers a hard dose of reality. If you are on the hunt for some design inspiration or dreaming big, “there’s no better place to gather ideas than from the residences of the famous. From three-hundred foot ceilings, murals, innovative landscapes and unusual amenities, celebrities – and the designers and architects that assist them – go above and beyond to make their homes as meaningful and magnificent as possible.”

Recommendation: 7 Green Architecture Books Worth Checking Out
Compiled By: gb&d Magazine

Sustainability has been a resounding theme of the AEC industry for the past several years. Sustainable practices have become an integral part of today’s world and green building is only expected to increase. Last week’s announcement of the top LEED states demonstrates the growth of this trend and LEED continues to be the world’s most widely use green building rating system. “From healthy office design to green libraries, much of today’s most striking architecture is being designed with sustainability and longevity in mind.” gb&d Magazine has compiled a list of best, and most recent green architecture books that highlight sustainability and how we can build for the future.

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