INSPIRATION
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The design of the building’s additions pulled inspiration from the Calgary region’s geography and history. Iconic imagery of the area’s prairies, a lone barn found on the open landscape, teepees of the local aboriginal inhabitants, and the province’s official floral emblem, the Alberta Rose, were in… Read More
During the last 25 years, the population in Northwest Arkansas has more than doubled, creating opportunities and challenges in planning and design. Endowed and structured to allow students from all socio‐economic backgrounds to attend, Thaden School’s unique curriculum combines academic excellence w… Read More
The first two floors of the co-location are dedicated to library space. Within the 16,000 square-foot library are adaptive spaces that incorporate educational resources and learning opportunities for people in the community of any age. The library includes reading areas, spaces to assist kids with l… Read More
The 109,000 square-foot updated structure includes the 800-seat Bella Concert Hall for performances, which is surrounded by instructional spaces, ensemble rooms, individual and group practice rooms, rehearsal halls, studios, classrooms, and administration areas. Views of the surrounding campus and r… Read More
An outdoor room that bridges the gap between the interior and exterior of the building, this feature also unites the structure with its natural surroundings. The underside of the porch roof is tilted upward, allowing for a reflection of the moving water below. This covered area creates a microclimat… Read More
Dressed in Linen White Fluropon® by Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings, King 1101 Apartments’ affordable housing units in Los Angeles present a contemporary appearance with a bright outlook while supporting the residential project’s LEED® Gold certification goals for energy efficiency and sustainability… Read More
Thaden School in Bentonville, Arkansas, celebrates the class of 2021 – the first to graduate from this new independent middle and high school. As the next academic year begins, returning students will be welcomed back to an expanded offering on its 30-acre campus. The three of the newest school bui… Read More
The massing of the performing arts center reflects the aesthetic of the prairie landscape meeting the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. To further bring this aesthetic to life, the architects specified the use of Vicwest .76mm metal panels, which are lightweight and easy to shape. These pre-painted … Read More
Tasked with this difficult color request, Texas Finishing selected Sherwin-Williams to provide its Fluropon extrusion coating to formulate the broad array of colors. Texas Finishing utilized Sherwin-Williams’ mix-and-match system to develop the gradients that the architect was envisioning. Tex… Read More
LOHA favored the same Linen White Fluropon for King 1101 Apartments’ façade cladding. Complementing the surrounding area’s architectural aesthetic and bringing California contemporary style to life, the building envelope is constructed with proven, economical and environmentally r… Read More
G.B. Construction built the L-shaped structure and its staggered elevation heights to maximize the architectural vision and apartment count. Asymmetrical exterior corridors and stairwells encourage healthy living and social interactions. Fostering these connections, the building hosts a community ro… Read More
G.B. Construction built the L-shaped structure and its staggered elevation heights to maximize the architectural vision and apartment count. Asymmetrical exterior corridors and stairwells encourage healthy living and social interactions. Fostering these connections, the building hosts a community ro… Read More
