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Synagogue to be transformed into national beacon post antisemitic tragedy

November 28, 2023
The redesigned Tree of Life in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, site of the deadly 2018 antisemitic attack, envisions a transformed 4,180-m2 (45,000-sf) building in Squirrel Hill. Designed by Studio Libeskind and Rothschild Doyno Collaborative, it aims to be a national institution dedicated to eradicating antisemitism.
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Sacramento’s theater makeover deeply alludes to the city’s tree culture

November 28, 2023
The renovation and expansion project of the aging, brutalist-style SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center added an aluminum scrim, reminiscent of a tree canopy, to integrate the building with the surrounding urban landscape and incorporate Sacramento’s culture of trees.
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Aston Martin’s Q New York sets precedent in luxury retail design

November 28, 2023

Aston Martin has partnered with Alexander Zilberman Architecture (AZA) to unveil Q New York, its inaugural ultra-luxury flagship showroom at 450 Park Ave. The showroom unites digital and physical elements to connect clients intimately with their dream cars.

Clients can visualize their personalized Aston Martin on a 10.7 x...

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California’s eco-hub receives AIA awards for energy-efficient, sustainable design

November 21, 2023
The Nueva School’s Science and Environmental Center (SEC) in Hillsborough, California, has been honored with the 2023 American Institute of Architects (AIA) COTE Top Ten Award and the 2022 AIA National Education Facility Design Award, for its exceptional design highlighting sustainability, energy efficiency, water conservation, site integration, and resiliency.
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EEOC chair unveils blueprint for inclusive construction industry

November 21, 2023
The report “Building for the Future: Advancing Equal Employment Opportunity in the Construction Industry” authored by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) chair, Charlotte A. Burrows, outlines key insights and actions addressing discrimination and harassment in the construction industry.
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Architectural forces combine to expand New York City presence

November 21, 2023
Page, a multidisciplinary design, architecture, and engineering firm, with nationwide operations, has expanded its presence in New York City with the acquisition of Davis Brody Bond.
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Global design firm selected for Oregon bridge’s $895M seismic upgrade

November 21, 2023
HDR, Inc., has been selected as the prime design consultant for the $895 million Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge project in Portland, Oregon, which will replace a nearly century-old structure with a seismically resilient bridge designed to have a 100-year service life.
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Bruce Springsteen museum to rock mass timber, weathering steel structure

November 21, 2023
The Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music (BSACAM) in Long Branch, New Jersey, will house archives relocated from Monmouth University in a structure incorporating materials such as mass timber and weathering steel, aligning with the region’s character and ecological design.
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Smart material choices and interventions preserve Austin’s oldest public park

November 14, 2023
Pease Park, Austin’s oldest public park, underwent a comprehensive rehabilitation, focusing on the southernmost tip, Kingsbury Commons. The project prioritized adaptive reuse of park structures, preservation of plants and trees, and the use of flood-resistant materials in line with regional history.
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Virginia bridges shine bright with metal mesh, lower HVAC costs

November 14, 2023
In the Silver Line Rail extension project—creating a system of connections to the Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Virginia through six new stations—designers prioritized natural light and ventilation, utilizing metal mesh for shading, resulting in reduced HVAC load, fall protection, and visual appeal.
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At the intersection of fire safety and energy efficiency

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The rise of the blue roof

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Grasping non-penetrating fall protection guardrail systems

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Ensuring a win in the lighting specification process

Design/construction professionals hope their project designs proceed without missteps or complications. Of course, that rarely happens. The lighting product specification and bidding process is complex, as it involves many interested parties, each with its own stake in which products are ultimately installed in the project.
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