It’s been nearly 50 years since the untimely death of rock legend, Jimi Hendrix. And now, after four years of planning, the city of Seattle is moving ahead with design and development of The Jimi Hendrix Park. No ordinary outdoor space, this tribute to the man is set to include elements for everyone. Whether you’re…
DetailsArchitecture has changed so much just in recent years. Large strides have been made toward more efficient design with less waste and less reliance on fossil fuels. But what might you say about a building that’s alive? And what is life, anyway? Minimizing waste isn’t the same as being alive. But what about a building…
DetailsIt’s long overdue, according to many observers. But some also say that the new University of Miami School of Architecture design studio building isn’t shaping up to be what anyone had expected. Still, hopes are high. And if nothing else, everyone is excited about a new, more modern place to study and work. Critics are…
DetailsArchitecture finds a need and designs a building or structure or even a community to suit it. In generations past, that has meant anything from sticking with what’s solid, dependable and works, to creating from the innovative side for something different and better. But is it really different if the only thing new about it…
Details“We put a plan of attack together that delves into the technology solutions that are best suited for our client and the steps that are required to implement these solutions. Much of this work is done early on in our projects. Once we have this understanding in place, we begin the execution phase where we…
DetailsEnormous tax breaks for the enormously wealthy might make some people cringe, but if they fall under legislation that’s already in place, what’s the problem? The problem is that the New York legislation in question, known as 421-a, was designed to promote affordable housing in the city. And unfortunately, multi-million-dollar condos can hardly be…
DetailsYoung, new business owners have a lot on their plate. There are the business startup costs, and then running the business is an ongoing and expensive concern. Factor in personal expenses, particularly housing, and you’ve got a heavy burden for up-and-coming entrepreneurs to bear. Those are the concerns that Arquidromo architects factored into the…
DetailsWe asked Matt Handal, the self-described mild-mannered Business Development Manager for construction consulting firm Trauner Consulting Services Inc., about his professional background. His response? “It’s an off-white wall. There is a whiteboard on it. Underneath that, there is a bookcase with a bunch of books and research reports my firm wrote.” Touche. With that, Matt…
Details“The world criticizes the exorbitant tuition fees for a college education in the US. However, this price tag, at the end of the day, is worth every penny if YOU, the student make the most out of your education.” Chemical engineer Laura-Ann Chin If you were to turn on the television today, browse through your…
DetailsShopping in Manhattan always has something new, even the architecture. View image | gettyimages.com Change is a constant in New York City, and the new Valentino flagship store on 5th Avenue is a bold reminder of that fact. In a city as established as New York, it’s sometimes surprising to see how quickly an icon…
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