Tag Archives: Institutional Architecture

PCF&P-designed NY arts center inaugurated

October 28, 2019

A 19-century munitions warehouse on Governors Island in New York Harbor has opened its doors as the city’s newest venue for the arts. Spearheaded by the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC), the project is the latest piece in the ongoing transformation of a former military base into a vibrant cultural destination.

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Virginia university opens revamped residence hall

October 21, 2019

The Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia, has reopened Frazer Hall, a mid-century dormitory building. This facility was identified as a priority renovation project in architecture and urban design firm Cooper Robertson’s 2017 master plan for the university.

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Acoustics of education facilities: Rooms for speech, focus, activity, or music

October 9, 2019

The first step in the acoustic planning process is to categorize each room by its core function as one for speech, focus, activity, or music.

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Recent innovations in custom millwork

July 17, 2019

Among carpentry specialists in commercial construction, the distinction between casework and millwork resides in the custom-made nature of the latter. Although one would not say casework amounts to ‘making boxes,’ it is nevertheless the case that some recent innovative millwork projects have amplified the distinction between assembly line carpentry fixtures and custom-made ones. This article highlights two such projects.

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BIG’s ‘twisting’ bridge museum set to open in Norway

July 15, 2019

The Twist, a museum-cum-bridge in Norway designed by the Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) is set to open on September 18. Spanning 60 m (197 ft) above the Randselva River, the building connects the north and south side of Kistefos, a sculpture park and industrial museum.

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