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November 21, 2019
San Francisco Chronicle
Timber! SF’s next architectural trend could be eco-friendly buildings made of wood
... the construction method, which utilizes layers of laminated timber pressed together, has environmental benefits over concrete and steel as well as ...
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Santa Monica Daily Press
Happy Dog Project will Offer an Alternative to Shelters
A new dog rescue in Santa Monica will offer visitors the opportunity to meet potential pets outside of a typical shelter environment...
Read MoreOctober 18, 2019
Curbed SF
This Studio Gang Building is Exactly what Mission Bay Needs
This in-progress residential high-rise is what Mission Bay, a neighborhood known for its many new, albeit listless structures, needs...
Read MoreOctober 15, 2019
World Architects
Architectural "Cohort" Designs Mission Rock in San Francisco
A 28-acre parking lot is being transformed by Tishman Speyer and the San Francisco Giants into Mission Rock, a mixed-use neighborhood across the water from the Giants' Oracle Park...
Read MoreOctober 12, 2019
San Francisco Chronicle
Waterfront towers are coming to Mission Rock. They won’t look like you’d expect
The best word to describe the architectural thrust of the Giants’ huge Mission Rock waterfront project is — audacious...
Read MoreOctober 10, 2019
Major League Baseball.com
Mission Rock - Enhancing the Ballpark & Neighborhood Experience
Mission Rock creates a full eight acres of dramatic public parks and open space, including a major waterfront park, urban town square and...
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Coffee Isn't Culture: Considerations for a Return-to-Office That Doesn't Suck
The coffee cart is a bellwether of precisely what is wrong with the majority of return-to-office thinking. The focus on amenities, both large and small, does not comprehensively consider employee wellness and sense of belonging. Nor does it take accountability for the fact that employers have been building out deeply inadequate office space for decades.
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Roe v. Wade Affects Women in Architecture
The overturning of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court of the United States has dire consequences for women in leadership positions.
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The Comeback Tour
There is no question: the office will be making a comeback. But making the right decision on real estate has never been more critical. Engage your architect early to avoid costly mistakes down the line.
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Quezada Architecture and Florencia Pita & Co Design UGG's New NYC Flagship
“The flagship is driven by the concept of ‘lifestyle’, which is not only about the products or merchandise, but rather about an ideal of a more free and open space for an open society. The space is fluid, there are no designated men’s or women's areas, they can all be either/or, and the layout can be constantly changed and re-adapted. The custom-made freestanding fixtures, which allow for a more intimate shopping experience, are designed to be movable and flexible, and embrace multiple ‘lifestyles’ and narratives,” says Florencia Pita, principal of Florencia Pita & Co.
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