Friday5 | May 1, 2020 - MillerClapperton

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Designations from the United National Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) are often sought after by cities across the globe, particularly for sites of historical significance. These World Heritage Sites as they are called, ensure the protection and preservation of such unique and special places. There is a lesser known designation, but equally intriguing, which is ‘Design’.

UNESCO has identified 15 ‘Cities of Design’ that “place creativity and cultural industries at the heart of their development plans.” It’s not only about urban spaces, but also about the things that fill the space and enhance the quality of life for people, in addition to being environmentally sustainable. Keep reading for the complete list of the 15 most aesthetically pleasing and innovative cities from around the World.

Location: Atlanta, GA
Product: ALUCOBOND PLUS (MCM)
General Contractor: Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC
Architect: Dwell Design Studio

At the junction of Midtown and Buckhead is the site of the new 1781 Peachtree, a mixed-use project featuring two, eight-story towers, atop a three-story parking, office, and retail podium. The total project comprises 244,000 square feet and is set to deliver 265 apartments in addition to an amenity deck for residents. 1781 Peachtree joins a growing list of transformations underway between Piedmont Hospital and the Peachtree Street Gateway Bridge. MillerClapperton is fabricating and installing 9,210 square feet of Metal Composite Material for the project.

The Metal Construction Association (MCA) announced three new members to its executive committee and four new members to its board. The collective experience and leadership will continue to expand MCA’s role and vision for the metal construction industry. James Bush, vice president of sales and marketing for ATAS International will serve as chairman of the executive committee. Among the new directors are Michael Beck of Accurate Perforating and Brian Jacks of Green Span Profiles who join MillerClapperton’s Zeke Miller, and other current directors.

There has long been a connection between architecture and films by using spaces and shapes to tell a story. Famous filmakers from Hitchcock to Kubrick are known for this use of visual storytelling, but Architizer has put together a list of lesser known movies that have stunning architecture in a starring role. The last decade of Hollywood movies has offered plenty for architectural lovers to admire, even if the films themselves were pretty underwhelming. Quantum of Solace or Aeon Flux may not be among your favorites, but their A-list architectural cameos are worth a look.

Recommendation: Watch Netflix’s Abstract: The Art of Design For Free
Compiled By: ArchDaily

Available on YouTube now are ten documentary films, shorts and docuseries from Netflix that are available free for anyone to watch. Included in the release is Abstract: The Art of Design that features “the most creative designers” from various fields. The series was launched back in 2017 with the aim of demonstrating how design influences all aspects of our lives. We’ve mentioned this one a couple times, because it really is THAT good and now it’s free sans Netflix subscription.

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