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Rip up the carpet here with me today @ the studio but make sure to come back to my page tomorrow and see what's replaced it ♡ #propertyinvestment #propertydevelopment #propertymanagement #propertyinvesting #renovationproject #propertyinvestorsuk

How do we prepare for a community space in which culture, radical hospitality and architecture are crafted to meet the moment?In 2024, the MAIA team are making a fundamental shift, to step into the next stages of making transformative cultural infrastructure tangible. We’re working on a spatial justice proposal to move land from a private commodity into a community entity, held in perpetuity for Black thrivance.*Through this platform, we will create ABUELOS, a cultural centre with accommodation, as a site of radical hospitality and artistry. This is not speculative. Working closely with visionary and brilliant collaborators, from our community, to the design team, to artists-in-residence, to legal, finance and governance partners, we are excitedly embarking on the next phase of the journey to materialise this space and are looking for co-conspirators to organise with. Join us: 23-26 October 2024 - let's organise! https://lnkd.in/e_2mfaWp

Check out this insightful WSJ article highlighting the growing trend of downsizing studio apartments, featuring our project at Blochouse! https://lnkd.in/ddhGfXT9

Recently, Calgary announced the expansion design of its most prominent art space, Arts Commons. They're using the acronym ACT (Arts Commons Transformation) to describe the project. Hundreds of millions of dollars will be spent to bring this project to fruition. When the project was unveiled, the predominant messages I saw on social media were "congratulations" "amazing", and "Calgary's a world-class city with world-class architecture". I can understand the excitement of the downtown being transformed. It's probably the same excitement people get when a new arena is announced. But here's the thing... How does this project help the artists? Especially the ones who call Calgary home. These "arts endeavours" seem to make architects, engineers, construction companies, and arts administrators more money, but does it help the artists pay their bills? Does it help theatre companies turn a profit? Shouldn't the bottom line for any arts initiative be to put money into the pockets of the art makers? (I'm being slightly facetious here as I know the bottom line is to increase tourism, the GDP, and respectability). Some of the tenants of Arts Commons are struggling to stay open while local artists question how this is going to make their lives better. The "Field of Dreams" quote "If you build it, they will come", seems to come into play. Who will truly benefit from this transformation? If you answer the artists, I'd say you're probably wrong. This post intends to find someone to help me understand how this will help the artists. I'd love it if "they" could say: "For every dollar we put into the pocket of the art infrastructure makers, we will put an equal amount into the makers of the art". That would make sense to me. An arts community where artists can make art without getting a second job would make sense to me. More cultural activation would make sense to me. Better pay for musicians/poets/actors/storytellers would make sense to me. More people making art would make sense to me. I am probably being shortsighted but I'm not seeing how ACT will be beneficial to the ones making art, and shouldn't that be first on the arts agenda? #artsinfrastructure #YYCACT #yyc #artsincrisis #lessbuidingsmoreart #artistsasplacemakers #downtownyyc #CADA

The common theme continues across the river .... A recent NY Post article shares how trophy spaces in New York City are experiencing a shortage of available spaces. As businesses adapt to the changing landscape, securing top-tier office space is becoming increasingly competitive on BOTH sides of the Hudson. Why are tenants willing to pay the premium to secure Trophy Spaces? - Location - Quality Renovations - Amenities and Creative Services (more on this later) Building that can provide all 3 categories are proven to have success in securing tenants and driving employees into the office. #🏆OfficeSpace #CBRE #HudsonRiver #Quality #CRE NYC's best Class A offices are already running out of space (nypost.com)

Save the Oxford Odeon Oxford City have condemned this cinema treasure to demolition and replacement with what can only be described as a second class pattern book design which will likely be up for demolition at the end of its 40 year lease. It’s too bad that this 20th century icon has fallen into disrepair such that no one has had enough imagination to see its unique potential to become a landmark destination. The Odeon is an enormous awe inspiring structure dating from 1936 and reflecting Oxford’s heritage as a centre of arts for cinema seeking citizens.  Some minor changes to its exterior could give it the visual uplift and new lease of life for another century. Here’s what they’ve done in Shepherds Bush https://lnkd.in/evm_b4WG How does its demolition square with Oxford City’s policy on the circular economy. And what will happen to all those bricks? At RIBA Oxon’s recent talk we were told by architect Duncan Baker Brown Duncan that 'The construction sector consumes around 50% of all the world’s mined and harvested raw materials annually' https://lnkd.in/ehAjqPZt It’s time to cherish and restore our civic buildings - and save the planet at the same time.

Art or Vandalism? For me - street art adds vibrancy and character to our urban landscapes, sparking dialogue and bringing communities together. But where do we draw the line between art and vandalism? This question is particularly pertinent given that street artists, (including Banksy and his latest additions to the built environment in London), risk facing fines up to £5,000 under the Criminal Damage Act. As a fan, I believe its ability to transform the built environment should not be overlooked. It challenges norms, provokes thought, and can turn mundane spaces into cultural landmarks. Now in the case of a Banksy the result is worth money. All of the images here are successful in my eyes. But then we must also consider the legality and impact on property owners. How do we balance creative expression with respect for public and private spaces? Would you still call it art if the artist was expressing an offensive viewpoint? #StreetArt #UrbanArt #Graffiti #Banksy #PublicArt #UrbanDesign #TownPlanning #BuiltEnvironment #CreativeExpression #VandalismOrArt #CommunityEngagement #CityLife

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I found this Bloomberg article interesting as it discusses how developers are actually optimizing space and amenities to make apartments smaller, rather than larger. According to RentCafe, the average studio size has shrunk by 54 square feet to 445 square feet since 2014. These compact studios appeal to cost-conscious renters who are willing to sacrifice space for lower rent. For developers, smaller units mean more apartments per building, which helps cover rising construction costs. As the younger generation increasingly chooses to entertain outside their homes, work at coffee shops, and travel, this trend is becoming more significant. More on why we may continue to see floorplans reduce in size: https://ow.ly/IQAL50TkBEv

Go "sound fishing" in this new Third Space episode! Sola Da Silva, so true: "Sound, in architecture, is treated as something to be blocked rather than molded."