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🎥 World Design Spotlight New Episode! 💡 In this episode, meet Jennifer Luce, FAIA, founder of LUCE et studio, a firm redefining the role of collaboration and interdisciplinary architecture and design. With roots in Montreal and over 35 years in San Diego, Jennifer has cultivated a practice that bridges art, nature, and community through thoughtful and innovative architecture design. At LUCE et studio, the philosophy of collaboration is central. From internal teamwork to partnerships with external creatives, each project becomes a shared journey of exploration. Jennifer’s work ranges from transforming museums (like the Mingei International Museum ) into open, welcoming spaces that connect with their surroundings, to collaborating with Nature Collective to blend art, design, and environmental activism in protecting lagoon ecosystems. Jennifer's years of experience have honed a design process that results in beautiful spaces deeply rooted in their specific context. By seamlessly integrating art, nature, and design, she and her team create environments that foster connection and inspire change within our megaregion. 🎥 Meet the designers making waves, breaking barriers, and building connections that inspire us all! https://lnkd.in/gEFWcbgN #WDC2024 #PoweredbyCommunity #ConnectedbyDesign #WorldDesignSpotlight #CreativeConnections #SpotlightOnDesign The City of San Diego Ayuntamiento de Tijuana B.C. UC San Diego Design Lab Burnham Center for Community Advancement Design Forward Alliance Empírica Creative TEAM LEWIS

It’s been such a natural fit for an org like Centre for Public Impact to collaborate with WonderLab on a Melbourne DesignWeek offering! We both love learning and a few things have really made a more mutual learning posisble. 💡Generosity of ideas and a clear commitment to working in relational, creative and affirming ways, (which seems to be part of the dna of how WonderLabbers show up in engagements), means we build/maintain relationships, and can have more trust in eachother, curiosity about differences in opinion, and give and receive feedback well. 📆I think having the scheduled time available with the explicit intent of testing ideas and getting feedback is one of the most impactful and easy to implement hacks to build a culture of learning. It’s also bloody hard to protect space and time for learning and build habits as a team. 3….? I’m super curious what others are doing to develop practice, and hold space for learning from and with eachother. What’s your favorite tip, or something you’ve seen done well?!

The Walton Family Foundation has announced the most recent design firms selected for inclusion in the Northwest Arkansas Design Excellence Program registry - and it includes El Dorado! Established in 2015, the Northwest Arkansas Design Excellence Program seeks to elevate public spaces and buildings in Benton and Washington counties through innovative design. As the region’s population has more than doubled in 25 years, the program addresses this growth by funding projects that create welcoming spaces that foster deep community connections. El Dorado’s inclusion in this program is a testament to our continued commitment to authenticity in connecting with the community to create resilient, inclusive spaces through craft and narrative. See more: https://lnkd.in/gPFAcMjp Image: Sunset Cabins at Lone Oaks Farm by Tim Hursley

The world of design can often be an arena for ambition - a place where egos rise with towers, and names are figuratively (and literally) carved into glass and stone as monuments to their creators. So is it time to rethink our approach? In my latest article, "Built to Belong: Altercentric Design" I explore the act of removing ego from the creative process, to move beyond the pursuit of individual legacy and prioritise collective resilience. Read the full piece here: https://lnkd.in/dwJdN5NP I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Awards, but make it matter! 🏆By now you’ll know we’re a team fueled by passion, innovation, and dedication to this industry, and the weight of our influence will forever be used to create spaces where our industry can flourish. We also know that it takes insanely amazing brands to help us build our industry and that we’re able to create this space and place of recognition because of Infinity Surfaces and Oggie, and that matters, too — because it takes a village to present something on this scale. Despite everything that’s come before, this industry is anything but neutral, tepid, or ordinary. A bold, ballsy energy has swept through architecture and design, catapulting us into a realm of pure possibility. It’s like we’re all finally seeing in vivid, unapologetic colour — and there’s no going back. Whether you’ve won, been shortlisted, or simply had the courage to enter this year’s inaugural SCAPE Awards of Excellence, you’re all part of a significant change sweeping across our country. These awards celebrate the remarkable work of our architects and designers, honouring the exceptional vision that shapes our world. This is just the beginning of a movement that celebrates the soul of South African architecture and design — an ongoing ode to our impact as a profession. This is what excellence looks like, and so much lies on the horizon for this movement. If we have anything to do with it, and spoiler alert, we do... together we’ll be forging new paths and creating new and unchartered spaces for our industry to be celebrated. This issue is a genuine nod to the profession, to those who aspire to be an architect or designer, and to the broader network of building professionals we represent. This issue is our love letter to the extraordinary winning submissions! What’s next? We’re ready for 2025. Expect new categories, an incredible new venue, an expanded jury, + a fresh wave of energy you won’t be able to ignore. This is a pretty EPIC ONE.🔗 https://lnkd.in/dSYBxEpe Thank you to @infinitysurfacesza for partnering with us, & @oggieflooring for joining our dream team 🧡🏆🧡🏆!

The Mutual Influence of Design and Humanity. DESIGN MATTERS!! The structures we create influence how we live, work, and connect. From the openness of a public plaza fostering community to the comfort of a home nurturing peace, our designs leave a lasting imprint. This quote challenges us as creators to ask: How can our designs elevate lives, spark innovation, or even redefine culture? What’s a space or building that has significantly influenced how you feel or work? Share your experience—I’d love to hear about the designs that have shaped you! #WinstonChurchhill #ArchitectureMatters #HumanCenteredDesign #ArchitecturalImpact #SustainableDesign #ChurchillQuotes #DesignAndCulture #DesignForPeople

#expeditions in #design “The best creative outcomes are the result of an inter-disciplinary approach,” Lock says. “At the intersection of different fields of creative practice is where real exploration and discovery begins.” TCL is the one of the only Australian design practices to have initiated a residency program for creatives engaged in all artistic endeavours. https://lnkd.in/gF6RUeDc

New Television City Have you ever dreamt of spinning the wheel on a game show or facing the lights and cameras as a contestant? Chances are, you've envisioned yourself at Television City, the iconic studio that has hosted nearly 100 game shows over its storied 70-year history. In 2018, the sale of the studio by CBS stirred concerns about the future of this historic site. Recognizing its cultural significance, the Los Angeles City Council swiftly moved to secure Landmark status, a testament to our collective commitment to preserving our entertainment heritage. Yet, as the industry evolves with CGI and digital production, the fate of traditional studio lots seemed uncertain. Enter Hackman Capital Partners, LLC, the new custodians of Television City, whose dedication to preserving the soul of Hollywood's golden era is matched by their vision for its future. Their collaboration with the architectural innovators at Foster + Partners is set to redefine what a studio can be in the 21st century, while staying true to the site's modernist roots. The redesigned facility will feature low-rise, open-plan spaces enclosed in floor-to-ceiling glass, embodying the ethos of transparency and creativity that has always been at the heart of Television City. Drawing inspiration from their groundbreaking all-electric JP Morgan headquarters, Foster + Partners is pioneering the first all-electric studio at Television City. This bold initiative will leverage onsite solar power and utilize low-carbon, efficient materials, setting a new standard for sustainable studio design. While the departure of "The Price is Right" in 2023 marked the end of an era, the reinvention of Television City heralds a new chapter. This isn't just about preserving a location; it's about embracing innovation and sustainability, ensuring that this legendary space remains at the forefront of entertainment production for generations to come. Stay tuned. The best of Television City is yet to come. https://loom.ly/4J81fiY #architecture #television #construction

Urban trees are powerful assets in cities: 1. Heat Reduction: Trees can lower urban temperatures by 20-45°F, mitigating heat islands (Environmental Pollution, 2019). 2. Air Quality: They remove pollutants like ozone and particulate matter, improving public health (Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 2020). 3. Mental Health: Access to green spaces can reduce stress and improve mood (Scientific Reports, 2018). Urban trees are essential for a healthier, cooler, and more vibrant city environment.

🕰 Discover your building’s true spirit with Provive’s approach to revitalization. Committed to preserving the past, we ensure architectural wonders continue to tell their tales to future audiences. At Provive, we don’t merely revitalize buildings; we safeguard them for years to come. #Provive #BuildingRevitalization