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A rapid revitalization is underway in Atlanta’s Upper Westside, an area historically characterized by industrial manufacturing, warehouses, and rail lines. Anchoring this transformation is The Works, an expansive 80-acre mixed use development blending office space, residential living, retail, and dining – while preserving the district’s historical industrial character. Guided by the vision of Selig Developments and designed by Smith Dalia Architects, the completion of Phase One showcases a parking garage remarkable for its unique design and complexity. Canvassing the garage is 13,025 square feet of 3mm thick Alfrex Pre-Finished Solid Aluminum Plate from Alfrex, LLC of Buford, Georgia. Discover how MillerClapperton fabricated and installed the material, which was double coated in two custom colors, to create an intricate façade designed to harness contrasts in color, shape, depth and light for this unique project. Read the full case study below.
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Location: Alexandria, VA
Product: Reynobond FR (MCM)
General Contractor: DAVIS
Architect: DCS Design
The residential complex at 2000 N. Beauregard in Alexandria, VA is a seven-story building wrapped around a parking garage. The project will house 300 multi-family units and feature contemporary architecture paired with stylish interiors and state-of-the-art amenities. A secondary lobby will feature co-working space for residents, plus pet-grooming facilities, a fitness center, outdoor pool, and gaming spaces. MillerClapperton is fabricating 1,100 square feet of Metal Composite Material for the project.
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Building Design+Construction has been surveying the largest architecture, engineering, and construction firms in the U.S. for the past 45 years to generate their annual listing of the nations most prominent firms by revenue. While the rankings for the 2021 Giants 400 is expected later this month, they have released their list of the top 140 contractors of this year. Congratulations to Turner Construction, Whiting-Turner Contracting, and STO Building Group who topped the rankings for the nations largest General Contractors. Click below for the complete list.
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“At the heart of all cultural architecture is exchange. Drawing people, buildings and experiences together, these projects are made to connect us to larger ideas and each other. From museums to theaters and libraries, cultural projects reflect contemporary life. This year, the 2021 A+Awards winners include an iconic collection of structures built around the globe. Each project rethinks what exchange looks like between people, architecture and place. In turn, they boldly look to the future of design. Drawn from diverse geographies, the projects below include both Jury and Popular Choice award winners.”
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Recommendation: Visual Delight in Architecture
Reviewed By: Dan Weissman, Architect Magazine
You’ve likely heard the sayings, “the view is better from the top” or “the higher you go, the better the view.” While buildings can offer us the opportunity to have a protected and elevated perspective, we are enclosed in an “environment mediated by mechanical systems”, which could actually have the opposite effect. Higher floors and views are often associated with a higher economic status, but that begs the question, “who is allowed access to these views?”
These inquiries have practical and political implications, which Lisa Heschong explores in her latest book, Visual Delight in Architecture: Daylight, Vision, and View. According to Dan Weissman who reviewed the book for Architect Magazine, “Visual Delight is at home in the library of a student, emerging architect, or seasoned practitioner. Architects will learn of worthy precedents for post-occupancy research. The book may also find utility with non-architects, including stakeholders making financial or programmatic decisions for building construction or renovation…”
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