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Buildings We Love: the Phoenix Art Museum

Posted on by Lauren M

Buildings We Love:  the Phoenix Art Museum

There’s something about museums that often lends the typology to engaging architecture…  Whether it’s the somewhat transitory nature of how users inhabit these civic institutions, or more specifically, the intrinsic relationship between the art and the spaces in which they are displayed, we often find ourselves admiring the building as much as the artwork inside.

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It's in the Details...

Posted on by Lauren Moss

It's in the Details...

Throughout history, religious structures have been established as significant places where architecture, culture, and symbolism meet.  Whether a design serves as the embodiment of a specific religious doctrine or a more broad representation of spirituality, the result can be a fascinating glimpse into the values of place, people, and ideology. A beautiful example is the  Cathedral of Christ the Light, in downtown Oakland by SOM.

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Schematic Design: Site + Solar

Posted on by Lauren M

Schematic Design:  Site + Solar

We've been working on our a new construction residential design in Fullerton, CA.  Early in the process, it's a valuable opportunity to address critical site design issues up front, during the schematic design phase.
Considering the unique topographic conditions of this particular location, site-specific analyses help to ensure the building orientation, overall massing and interior layout is responsive to solar and daylighting considerations. 

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