During the 20th century, the desire for elaborately ornamented facades shifted to a more minimalist, modern look—but new advances in both cladding materials and designs are enabling architects to bring back color and textured patterns to their facades. From terra-cotta cladding to composite stone panels or metal composite material panels, the sheer availability of options is inspiring and often environmentally beneficial.
For example, “experts say the entire process of manufacturing, construction, operation, and deconstruction for terra-cotta is exceptionally sustainable. It also helps provide an additional shell for buildings, proving beneficial in terms of energy efficiency.” Read more about the rapidly changing world of facade design and materiality (and what styles may become popular during the rest of the 21st century).
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Location: Gainesville, FL
Product: ALUCOBOND PLUS (MCM)
General Contractor: BL Harbert International
Architect: Goodwyn Mills Cawood
The North Florida/South Georgia Veteran’s Health System continues to grow to meet the healthcare needs of America’s Veterans with the addition of a Primary Care Clinic located in Gainesville, FL. The 70,849-square-foot facility offers primary care, telehealth, mental health, specimen collection, prosthetics, radiology, women’s health, CT Scans, and MRIs. MillerClapperton fabricated and installed 10,400 square feet of Metal Composite Material for the project, which opened earlier this year.
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It’s challenging to pinpoint the most beautiful libraries by just focusing on their primary purpose of providing free access to knowledge. Libraries are not only hubs of community resources and cultural engagement but also possess an inherent allure. As Albert Einstein once emphasized, knowing the location of a library is indispensable. Stunning libraries are found worldwide, spanning continents like the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa. They come in various forms – some are centuries-old with ornate decorations and captivating frescoes, while others exude a modern, futuristic charm with sleek designs. In both cases, these libraries embody the spirit of curiosity and the quest for knowledge, which is not only essential for crafting a unique space but also strongly resonates with the visitors who frequent them.
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Well known cities are well known for a reason – they offer historic and modern aesthetics that have broad appeal and “have long inspired design-loving travelers.” These heavy hitters such as Copenhagen or Marrakesh are great, but have you considered other, low-key options?” There are a number of alternative design cities that are worth a visit, too. Below, you’ll find a list of options, which are some of Architectural Digest’s favorite big names that are just as deserving of a visit. Consider Delft instead of Amsterdam for example, which is “known for its blue-and-white, tin-glazed pottery, the city once had 33 factories churning out delftware at its peak from the mid-17th to mid-18th centuries.” It also happens to be home of the acclaimed Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer.
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Recommendation: Interview with Lakisha Woods, EVP and CEO of the American Institute of Architects
Produced By: Architectural Record
The bi-weekly podcast that features guests from top firms all over the world, recently sat down with Lakisha Woods, executive vice president and CEO of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Listen in below as she discusses “the role of AIA within the field, the importance of understanding business, and how the organization is working to make the profession more accessible to all.”
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