Friday5 - September 23, 2022 - MillerClapperton

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IN THIS WEEK’S FRIDAY5

Each year, high rises grow in stature and compete for the accolades of tallest and grandest in all the land. Since the concept was first introduced nearly a century ago, well known skyscrapers such as the “Empire State and Chrysler Buildings in Manhattan have become symbols of power and financial abundance.” It wasn’t long before these towers of glass and steel arose in nearly every city around the world and defied engineering norms. Today, those boundaries are being pushed to new heights as urban centers grapple with how to manage population growth. So, what does the future hold for these heavily criticized yet constantly developed buildings? Keep reading for how skyscrapers offer apparent solutions to urban challenges, but also face backlash from government officials, residents, and even developers themselves.

Location: Chicago, IL
Product: Reynobond FR (MCM)
General Contractor: McHugh Construction
Architect: Studio Gang Architects

Joining some of the most iconic buildings to grace the Chicago skyline, the project which was dubbed “Wanda Vista”, has become the third tallest building in the city. The 95-story glass and concrete tower, which began construction in 2016, now houses luxurious 1-,2-3-, and 4-bedroom residential condominiums and the 5-star St. Regis Hotel. At 1,191 feet and adjacent to Lake Michigan, the project has become one of Chicago’s major architectural focal points. MillerClapperton fabricated 24,100 square feet of Metal Composite Material for column covers, the main hotel entry canopy, main residential canopy, as well as the ballroom entry canopies. The hotel and residences officially opened in 2020.

Now that autumn is officially here, there’s no better time to plan a road trip and take advantage of this country’s most beautiful drives. Nature’s beauty shines through at this time of year with crisp air and the “changing hues of the trees” – showcasing what is arguably the best season of the year. So grab a map and start planning an adventure to take in breathtaking views from coast to coast including Mount Desert Island in Maine and the long stretches of highway in Alaska’s Yukon region. Keep reading below for a list of 18 highly recommended scenic drives across America that you can enjoy this autumn.

Data from the American Institute of Architect’s (AIA) is in for the month of August and the Architectural Billing Index is on rise – increasing from 51 in July to 53.3. New inquiries also rose from 56.1 to 58.9 compared to the previous month, while design contracts decreased slightly. “While a strengthening billings score is encouraging, the flat scoring across regions and sectors is indicative of a nationwide deceleration over the next several months,” said AIA chief economist, Kermit Baker. “A variety of economic storm clouds continue to gather, but since design activity continues to increase, we can expect at least another 9–12-month runway before building construction activity is negatively affected.”

Recommendation: 26 Movies Every Design Lover Should See
Compiled By: Architectural Digest

“What is good design if not drama? (Ideally not comedy—or maybe just barely so.) The aesthetic visions we love, the kind that have us dog-earing magazines and Instagramming and occasionally cribbing ideas for ourselves, say more than we tend to express in words about where we are, what we need, and where we hope to go. In short, they form a narrative. Design is often similarly fundamental to great filmmaking—in the best cases, it amplifies the director’s intent, then runs away with the microphone for its own sake before dropping it.” Click below for some of the best movies that design lovers (and movie lovers) should see as recommended by Architectural Digest.