“Atlanta’s skyline is dominated by John Portman’s iconic neo-futuristic buildings, but zoom in and you’ll find a city striking the balance between preserving history and embracing exciting design. “The beauty of Atlanta is change and progress. We’re not stuck in the past, and God forbid that we would be,” says Vivian Bencich, an interior designer and founding principal of Square Feet Studio, a firm that has designed some of Atlanta’s most beloved restaurants like The General Muir and Kimball House.
The city has gained recent notoriety for its role in national politics and has a well-earned moniker as the Hollywood of the South. But it has long been a city of design interest as the home to such institutions as the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC) and a roster of powerhouse designers. Atlanta also happens to have the Hartsfield-Jackson airport, one of the busiest in the world, making it easily accessible to travelers. The next time you find yourself in Atlanta, Architectural Digest shares the best places to stay, eat, drink, and visit” below – which includes two MillerClapperton projects – The Bellyard at the Interlock and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights.
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Location: Alexandria, VA
Product: Reynobond FR (MCM)
General Contractor: James G. Davis Construction Company, Inc.
Architect: Moseley Architects
A new senior living community is coming to the West End area in the northwest tip of Alexandria. The 10-story building will have 89 modern assisted living and 26 memory care apartments in various floor plans as well as spacious common areas with hospitality-rich amenities. A club room, casual bistro, wine tasting suite, penthouse level café and rooftop deck will feature social gatherings, educational events and other programs designed around residents’ interests. A wellness center will be home to on-site healthcare services, such as physician visits. With an expected opening date of 2024, MillerClapperton will fabricate and install 25,000 square feet of Metal Composite Material for the project.
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The URBAN Photo Awards 2023 recently announced a list of finalists for its international contest. “The finalists, categorized by section and thematic area, are presented without hierarchical ranking, encompassing a collection of over 70 single photos, 20 projects & portfolios, alongside 5 Book Award volumes selected by the jury.” This year’s focus revolves around the theme “Landscapes” and showcases diverse settings that frame our urban surroundings. “As the competition unfolds, the internationally-recognized World Photography Day adds another layer of relevance to this display, which is commemorated annually on August 19th and bridges the divide between photographers and the broader public.
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Chat GPT, which stands for Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer, has the potential to be an incredibly useful tool no matter your profession. If someone offered you a way to enhance your daily workflow, you’d take it, right? While these AI powered tools sound intimidating, they are easy to use and offer unprecedented capabilities if you know where to start. The article below from Architizer demonstrates how “Chat GPT can be harnessed at the beginning of architectural projects as an efficient tool for research and ideation.” You’ll also find a link to their “Chat GPT Cheat Sheet for Architects”, as well as specific prompts for architects so you can start experimenting on your own.
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Recommendation: Advancing Healthy Material Selection
Produced By: Building Enclosure
“Building Enclosure had the pleasure of sitting down with Terry Swack, Founder and CEO of Sustainable Minds. Recently, Sustainable Minds announced a game-changing filter for its Transparency Catalog in collaboration with Health Product Declaration Collaborative and Perkins&Will. Terry talks about how this new filter makes it ever the more possible to select building products and materials that support stringent human health requirements for built spaces. Listen in as Terry talks about how the data collection on the backend works, and how this new filter will benefit design teams and manufacturers committed to making lower-carbon and/or healthier products.”
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