When Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans, Samuel J. Green Charter School experienced some flooding, but was spared significant damage; however, the aging facility, which was equipped with 1920s-style vintage wood windows, had its own obstacles to overcome.
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The new Laurel Branch Library in Maryland was built to be much more than a repository for books and other media. Grimm+Parker Architects designed the library to serve as a modern space for discovery, as well as an overall central hub for the local community.
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When planning the Monroe County Parking Garage in Indiana, designers were looking for a way to break up the stark exterior of the six-story garage with a visually appealing element. They opted to incorporate green design through the installation of a low-maintenance vertical garden.
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After tolerating an outdated boiler system and noisy window units for years, officials at St. Joseph School in Missouri wanted a system that could efficiently cool and heat the building year-round.
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When designing Stepping Stones Preschool, John J. Di Benedetto sought to create a playful, creative environment to reflect the facility’s Montessori program.
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Sam’s Tavern in Seattle, Washington, has been described as a “whimsical bar.” In order to increase the restaurant and bar’s overall capacity, owner James Snyder opted for two hydraulic doors, designed to open to an outside courtyard. Clad in glass to maximize natural light, the doors lay at a...
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With a population of roughly 100,000 people, the growing community of Tyler, Texas, is located about halfway between Dallas and the Louisiana border. The city’s emergency services include 10 fire stations, divided into two main districts.
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When selecting exterior panels for a new YMCA facility in Exeter, New Hampshire, specifiers wanted a system that was durable enough to protect the building against the region’s wet, cold winters, but also visually soft enough to make the center inviting for visitors. Additionally, as the facility was scheduled...
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When planning the Wellesley Office Park Walking Path in Massachusetts, it was imperative for specifiers to find a material that would protect the state-owned ecologically sensitive area, located along the Charles River.
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Located between a high-tech corridor and a trendy neighborhood, Seattle’s Third & Harrison was envisioned by designers at Perkins+Will as a new, sustainably-designed icon for urban professionals interested in working close to the city’s natural elements.
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