"The campus consists of volumes organised around a verdant courtyard. Intended to develop a natural patina over time, the buildings feature exposed wooden columns, vast expanses of glass, and siding made of reclaimed barn wood...Ample glazing brings natural light into the building, while also enabling outward views. "Everything is curated to create a peaceful environment in which to work," the team said."
Source: Dezeen
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Read More"Andrew was also impressed with the strong repetitive element of the project going on to say: “The repetitive element Richard is referring to is perfect for its purpose. The simple architecture is beautiful, and to be that simple takes confidence, perfectly done.”...WAN AWARDS would like to thank the jury and congratulate all six finalists in the WAN Wood in Architecture Award 2016."
Source: World Architecture News
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Read More"The Icehouse Bar, a board-formed, cast-in-place concrete structure pulled tight to the sidewalk’s edge, maintains the street facade established by the existing historic buildings. The Kitchen, essentially a timber-structured, glass-walled pavilion, is pulled back from the sidewalk to open up the corner via a small plaza with restaurant seating."
Source: Competition Online
Image: Lara Swimmer
"...the project transforms a dated, street-level retail space and basement into a bustling community and arts educational center. Composed of seven rentable studios, The Studios was established to fill a city-wide void in state-of-the-art space for rehearsals, auditions, readings, recording sessions, and performances."
Source: ArchDaily
Image: Lara Swimmer
Read More"The materiality of the project recalls the agricultural vernacular of the valley and highlights the honest beauty of materials used in their natural or weathered state. Repurposed concrete form boards and formwork are used for ceilings and feature walls, including the wall behind the bar. Sun shades and exterior lighting suspended from angled wood poles, like those used for staking fruit or vines, are yet another nod to the area’s agricultural heritage and complete the transition from building to city to region."
Source: ArchDaily
Image: Lara Swimmer
Read More"A design challenge was ensuring that the staff continued to feel connected even when occupying two separate levels. This was solved by cutting a large, 250-square-foot hole in the 6th floor and inserting a sinuous, glossy white stair into the heart of the program to connect the two floors, which also includes the café/bar. "We wanted the staff to feel like they were not at work, but a part of work," said Graham. "We focused a lot of our attention on trying to create the right mix of spaces." The benefit of connectedness outweighed the loss of floor space.
Source: Dexigner
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"Graham Baba Architects and Brian Paquette Interiors have created a co-working space in Seattle called Cloud Room, which provides a shared working environment and private member's club enriched by the people who occupy it. The light-filled space creates opportunities for independence and provides people across a range of fields with the ability to connect and collaborate."
Source: Dexigner
Image: Rafael Soldi
Read More"Located on the fourth four of a six-story multi-use building, the modest 2,738-square-foot space satisfies basic office requirements while simultaneously providing room for entertainment and relaxation...The harmonious balance between interior and exterior, is the defining point of the refurbishment, which helps to offer an outlet for relaxation and socialising outside of work hours."
Source: Designboom
Photo: Rafael Soldi
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