Winners of the Metal Construction Association’s 2023 Design Awards were announced at last week’s METALCON in Las Vegas. Projects were evaluated by a panel of architects and metal construction industry leaders and judged on their overall design excellence, innovative use of metal building products, significance of metal in the overall project. Taking this year’s top spot is Thirty75 in Santa Clara, CA, which earned ‘Best Overall’. Congratulations to all of the winners. You can also click below for a complete list of winning projects.
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Location: Jacksonville, FL
Product: Reynobond FR (MCM)
General Contractor: Gilbane Building Company
Architect: Zyscovich Inc.
A new middle school is under construction on Jacksonville’s Westside and it is Duval County’s first middle school funded with the half-cent sales tax. The school will serve students in sixth through eighth grades with room for 994 total students. Among the planned updates are six new science demo labs and two skills development labs, in addition to a Career and Technical Education Center that will support various learning programs. MillerClapperton will fabricate 500 square feet of Metal Composite Material for the project.
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“What are the events that lead to an island being abandoned? Everything from battles with nature, economic hardship, human conflict, and, simply, poor planning has led people to leave an island at any given time. In most cases, the backstories are understandable, but for some, the history is more sinister. Actual facts mixed with dark embellishments by nearby local residents make for some spooky settings, with one island in particular referred to as one of the most haunted in the world. Below, you’ll find 11 of the most fascinating abandoned islands and the stories behind their desertion.” Discover how a once bustling community over of 5,000 inhabitants became ruins now popular as a tourist destination, thanks to their blockbuster debut.
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When it comes to midcentury design, boomerang tables and walnut credenzas are often in the spotlight. But what about drive-in movie theaters? Despite the decline of patrons to indoor cinemas and the rise of Netflix, around 350 drive-ins still operate today, a significant drop from the 4,000 that once provided summer evening entertainment. The August Moon Drive-In, a 1960s-inspired recreation with classic cars, burgers, shakes, and the largest non-IMAX screen in the country, is opening in Nashville next month. From New York’s Hudson Valley to Southern California, Architectural Digest has compiled a list of 25 charming drive-ins that transport you back to a bygone era. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, along with some bug spray, and you’re all set for a perfect summer evening.
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Recommendation: Interview with Architect Yasmeen Lari
Produced By: Louisiana Channel
The Louisiana Channel sat down with award-winning architect, Yasmeen Lari to discuss the role of architects and “the needed perspective shifts of the industry in contemporary times.” She opens the interview with the role of architects over the past couple of centuries and how her own perspective shifted when she realized that iconic buildings may not be enough and that “the world requires expertise for more significant and humanitarian causes.” You can watch the complete interview below.
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