Friday5 - May 14, 2021 - MillerClapperton

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IN THIS WEEK’S FRIDAY5

The role of an architect has evolved over time. Historically, architecture was viewed as a one-man show, but in recent decades, the practice has become more collaborative and less individualistic. As a result, there is less focus on what some call “starchitects” and a “shifting realization that architecture is made better when different perspectives and skills are brought to the drawing board.” “Only a few centuries ago, architecture was hardly thought of as a profession. It was taught in the form of apprenticeship, and something that could only be learned by shadowing other architects willing to mentor you.” Keep reading about the evolution of the design profession below.

Location: Savannah, GA
Product: ALUCOBOND PLUS (MCM), Plate Aluminum
General Contractor: Balfour Beatty
Architect: Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, & Stewart

Scheduled to open this summer, the Thompson Savannah is a 193-room hotel adjacent to the historic downtown along the banks of the Savannah River. The project is part of the 55-acre Eastern Wharf mixed-use development and it will be the tallest recent development in the city. In addition to 8,000 square feet of meeting space, the hotel will offer a state-of-the-art fitness center and more than 8,000 square feet of outdoor space, which includes an expansive terrace pool. MillerClapperton is fabricating and installing 3,100 square feet of Metal Composite Material and 475 square feet of Plate Aluminum for the project.

Digital transformation happened at a rapid pace from 2020 to 2021 and that accelerated pace is not expected to change anytime soon. Futurist Amy Webb recently presented the Future Today Institute’s 14th annual Tech Trends Report at SXSW and this year’s report was the biggest yet at 500 pages. The pandemic removed barriers to widespread adoption of remote work, digital payments, and artificial intelligence leading many to ask ‘what’s next?’ Further advancements are expected in artificial intelligence and the move toward cryptocurrencies and decentralized finance will continue. For more emerging trends you need to know about now, click below.

Colorful and photogenic cities around the world are a big draw for architects and tourists alike. Visitors who travel by air have the chance to get a unique perspective and view these colorful places from above, which can be just as impressive, if not more so. With a variety of shapes and colors, rooftops can paint their own beautiful picture of a city and create a visually appealing backdrop. The reasons behind using color varies as some places use color for roofing as a climate strategy, while others embrace color as tradition. Pictured above is Las Palmas of the Canary Islands and below you’ll find more incredible images from countries like Italy and Bangkok.

Recommendation: Icebergs, Zombie’s, and the Ultra Thin: Architecture and Capitalism in the 21st Century
Reviewed By: Ian Volner

Architectural thinkers have been grappling with the world that 21st-century capital has created, but is capitalism really at the root of it all? “Architecture is always and already an instrument of power, economic and otherwise, yet capital has also become increasingly pervasive in shaping buildings and cities.” In Icebergs, Zombies, and the Ultra Thin, a book by architect and University of British Columbia professor Matthew Soules, he issues an indictment of how finance capitalism changes not only architectural forms, but the very nature of our cities and societies.

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