Today’s Spark comes from the desk of CBT Associate Marwan Omar: Whenever I’m walking around in cities, there are certain striking moments of people in place, these very human moments of people in nature. When I was traveling in Vietnam, for example, I was inspired by this beautiful couple. The man was offering his back to his partner for her to rest on while she was on her phone. It was this simple moment that made me pause and think, “Wow, this is really beautiful, and it blends so beautifully with the background.” And so, I began to sketch. As designers, sometimes in our work, quick ideas or good ideas need to come in fast. In situations like these, we need to strive for the best idea that we can create in a short time frame. How do we approach this? We sketch. I feel most comfortable with a sketchbook. I carry one with me wherever I go, along with a set of markers and pens. Sketching allows you to explore these experiential phases of testing an idea out and seeing if it’s going to work, or to capture a moment and really understand its context. It’s a process. It’s layer over layer. It’s a matter of personal growth and alignment and orientation. Art is a personal tool, and that’s how I keep using it. I attribute a lot of my positive mental health and happiness to art, really. Art can be beautiful and should be admired, but the ability to be creative and have a creative energy that never leaves you – from your school days to your professional career to your senior years – that is an accomplishment. I can’t do without art. I don’t think I escape the world as much as I do when I’m sketching. *** “The Spark” is an informal CBT series featuring our own colleagues’ firsthand perspectives on anything that has sparked their interest and that may inspire others. The Spark is that flash of inspiration that causes us each to think, to act, to design – that phenomenon or influence that ignites our creative energy and fuels the fires of our passion.
CBT Architects
Architecture and Planning
Boston, MA 13,597 followers
Designers and planners channeling their collective drive and expertise to create imaginative, transformative spaces.
About us
CBT is working nationally and internationally on projects that range from urban district master planning to large-scale mixed-use developments, civic and cultural venues, future-ready workplace interiors, and campus planning and design. Based in Boston, we have 230 architects, urban planners, interior designers and other design professionals working together to deliver unique solutions that respond directly to our clients’ needs. Each commission brings with it a unique set of issues and specific requirements that form the parameters of our design vision and influence our creative direction. The result: customized planning, interior design and architectural solutions that are innovative, timeless, sustainable, functional and beautiful.
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- Industry
- Architecture and Planning
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Boston, MA
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1967
- Specialties
- Architecture, Urban Design, Interior Design, Master Planning, Graphic Design, Branding and Identity, Change Management, Hospitality Design, Workplace Strategy, Real Estate/Land Planning, Multifamily Design, Repositioning, Virtual Reality, Research, 3D Rendering, and Site Analysis
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Upon returning from Neocon – one of the biggest conferences in the design world – CBT designers Grace Wyszkowski and Rebecca Polhamus reflect on some of the greatest challenges facing the industry in the years ahead, as well as some of the creative solutions designed to address these challenges. Analyzing what they’ve learned and observed from several industry partners, they’ve identified four key areas of focus which will influence the future of interior design. Here’s what they found. Special thanks to the incredibly innovative brands featured in this video: Haworth MillerKnoll OFS Schiavello Kettal Steelcase Andreu World Isomi Hightower HBF Textiles Allermuir Nienkämper BuzziSpace Extremis SIXINCH® USA
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It's back-to-school season! 📚✏️Nothing like some inspiring campus architecture to take the edge off summer goodbyes. Nestled within a lush New England landscape and located at a critical campus juncture, the Newman Center at University of Massachusetts Amherst revitalizes and reestablishes an essential campus resource within an elegant architectural form, intentionally shaped by its environment and community. Learn more about the Newman Center here: https://lnkd.in/exgf-h_Y
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Protecting our public spaces from extreme heat doesn’t always require drastic and expensive measures. Instead, a strategic layering of focused design solutions can significantly improve outdoor thermal comfort levels and create livable urban environments as we continue to combat rising temperatures. In this article by Curbed, CBT Senior Principal and Director of Urban Design Kishore Varanasi, AICP speaks to the tried and tested heat-mitigation strategies of CBT’s Abu Dhabi Climate Resilience Initiative, designed to offer a model for local resiliency efforts across the globe.
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It’s time to reimagine the suburban office park. Through creative and innovative amenitization, upgraded and modernized outdoor spaces, and community-facing offerings, these large, empty parcels can achieve a new and financially sound identity. CBT Associate Natalie Savas and Associate Principal Tyler Lombardi recently presented at the 2024 BOMA International Conference, where they explored innovative approaches to reviving the aging office park and the creation of modern campuses that can attract top talent. We look forward to next year’s conference in Boston!
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It’s GOLDEN hour at the newly LEED GOLD-certified Avalon Brighton! It is with great pride that we celebrate this milestone and the important step it represents towards a greener future in design. Congratulations to the entire team on this fantastic achievement! AvalonBay Communities, Acentech, Boston Art Inc., Nitsch Engineering, Veitas Engineers, Boston Light Source
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As we continue to break global heat records, the need for effective cooling solutions in our cities has never been more urgent. Looking to the CBT-designed Abu Dhabi Climate Resilience Initiative as a model for efficient urban heat mitigation, ArchDaily takes a closer look at how passive design strategies in especially hot climates, such as those in India and the UAE, can protect our public spaces and create more livable cities as we grapple with rising temperatures.
Passive Design and Urban Heat Islands: Strategies from the United Arab Emirates and India
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Brimming with art, color, and the spirit of creativity and craftmanship so essential to Boston’s historic South End, The Smith No.99 is now open and welcoming residents. Featuring more than 90 works of art and the largest amenity package in the neighborhood, including a two-story roof deck with 360-degree city views, The Smith No.99 offers an authentic and community-focused residential experience – one that is expertly curated to bring out the best of South End style. Learn more about The Smith No.99 in the latest feature from Building Design+Construction Media!
Boston receives 304 new market-rate and affordable housing units
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Going for GOLD🥇The results are in, and Park 151 at Cambridge Crossing (CX) is officially LEED Gold-certified! As the need for green, environmentally responsible architecture grows ever more important, we are extremely proud to work with teams so dedicated to designing healthy, sustainable spaces and places. Congratulations to the entire project team on this fantastic achievement! DivcoWest, LCOR, John Moriarty & Associates, Beals + Thomas , Cosentini Associates, McNamara • Salvia, Structural Engineers, Bala Consulting Engineers, WSP, Lam Partners, Artists For Humanity, The Green Engineer, Inc.
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