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In a recent interview, Architecture Today talks to Ed Williams, managing partner at Fletcher Priest Architects about how and why we are embedding resilience and future-proofing into the design of our buildings. "It’s not about following a dogmatic view of what a building should do with a checklist of metrics, it’s about people, the senses and touching emotions, and the intangible elements that bring delight," says Ed. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3K7aIBo #LondonArchitecture #architecturalpractices

Great article from the The New York Times that features SHVO's ongoing project in San Francisco, and the Ocean Pavilion Project at the Seattle Aquarium: "Can architecture save the American downtown? . . . [C]ities [are] looking for . . . strategies for coaxing their downtowns back to full, prepandemic vitality — and canny architects repackaging their pitches to clients to emphasize their talents as resourceful regenerators of urban life. Two examples on the West Coast . . . suggest the promise and the limits of looking to high-profile architecture, beyond the office-to-residential conversion, as catalyst." https://lnkd.in/g-iKdetT

As a design practice we are inherently interested in the idea of using architecture for positive change, we understand buildings and places can be specifically designed to support communities and improve a wider social context. We have recently writen an article looking at this in more depth, you can have a read of it here: https://lnkd.in/e53xvmmT #architecture #design #communitydesign #community #article #ourthoughts #designideas #architecturaldesign

Since the terrain is in severe decline, we've decided to work the entrances to the office and residential areas. The non-standard of this facility is that the entrance to the office space is on one street, and the entrance to the residential section is on the floor below on the side street. 25 residential units 1 duplex business unit 38 parking lots #bauprojekt #innovation #design #architecture #urbanisme #creativity #projectmanagement

New York, Chicago, New York, Oklahoma City. For the longest time, New York was home to the country's tallest building, then it was Chicago's turn, then New York again...next up, Oklahoma City. It could happen if the city allows it. https://lnkd.in/eBDbSdPC #design #architecture #architecturaldesign #skyscrapper #tallestbuilding #construction #realestate

Building Magazine reports on the huge pipeline of #highrise #buildings planned of the #London skyline. Worth a read 👌🏼 RIBA RICS Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) The Institution of Structural Engineers Institution of Mechanical Engineers CIBSE Construction CABE UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) Association for Project Management BREEAM 🌿 #architecture #construction #realestate #consulting #property #planning 🌿 Real Estate Architecture Construction Property Management Urban Planning

Did you know about the incredible design and engineering behind the world's skinniest skyscraper? Get the inside scoop on 111 West 57th Street in this must-read article from Architectural Digest. #ArchitecturalMarvel #Innovation #TallAndSlim

San Diego Urbanist, Frank Wolden joins RDC! "Our urban fabrics are in a period of transformation. Now is the time to shape a more sustainable future." To Wolden, architecture is more than designing buildings, "It's how we connect with the urban environment; how do we create safe and exciting experiences " Wolden said. Read the full story by Ray Huard on the San Diego Business Journal: https://lnkd.in/g-fjXhyu

Housing is a human right. Explore how architects are rethinking social housing across Madrid to create beautiful, uplifting homes. By: Eric Baldwin

With new ground up development activity slowing down amidst high interest rates and a targeted focus and desire for more sustainable architecture, it is imperative we find ways to successfully convert and reimagine vacant abandoned buildings of all types; not just office.