From the soaring neo-Gothic pinnacle of the Woolworth Building to the renewed Jet Age curves of the TWA Flight Center, New York’s restored landmarks reveal how preserving the past can spark innovative architectural ideas for the present and beyond.
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
Photography
Jason Briscoe
The Embrace is an innovative project designed to redefine urban living. Spanning 137 acres in Tempe, Arizona, this development aims to house 30,000 residents at a density of 65 dwelling units per acre while preserving 31% of the site as open space. The project is guided by five main goals, each contributing to a harmonious and sustainable community...
Project name
The Embrace - A Visionary Community
Architecture firm
coLAB studio, llc
Location
5000 S Arizona Mills Circle, Tempe, AZ 85282
Principal architect
Matthew Salenger
Design team
Matthew Salenger
Built area
(projected) 15,576,630 ft²; 1,447,116 m²
Site area
6,000,000 ft²; 557,418 m²
Collaborators
• Horticulture (plant types, biohabitat, permaculture): -Matt Thomas, TGRLA Collaborative (PHX) -Chris Winters, CW Design (PHX) • Bioswale/water harvesting/site planning: -Erin English, Habitat (New Mexico) • Biophilic Design & diversity: -Sonja Bochart, Shepley Bulfinch (Tempe) • Architecture (general design opportunities): -Alison Rainey, Shepley Bulfinch (PHX) -James, John, Troy, 180 Degrees (PHX) • Public Art: -Maria Salenger, coLAB studio (Tempe) -Mary Lucking, artist (PHX) -Rebecca Rothman, Public Art Manager (Tempe) • Presentation: -Alison Rainey, Shepley Bulfinch (PHX) -Matt Thomas, TGRLA Collaborative (PHX) -James, John, Troy, 180 Degrees, (PHX) -Thomas Hartman, ASU Architecture (Tempe) -Jordi Raurell, Tridi.cat (Barcelona, Esp) -Mark Roddy, Smith Group (Sacramento, CA)
Status
Looking for investment & development partners
Typology
Mixed Use Housing / Commercial / Entertainment
Wichita Project by Helix Architecture + Design and CO Architects Breaks Ground.
Written by
Julie D. Taylor, Hon. AIA, Taylor & Company
Photography
Designed by Helix Architecture + Design and CO Architects, Wichita Biomedical Campus is an innovative health care destination that will be completed in 2026. Images courtesy of Helix Architecture + Design and CO Architects
Architect Sanjiv Bhandari, the CEO and President of BKBS Inc. exchanges some constructive thoughts and ideas with author/editor/architect Suneet Paul, the former editor-in-chief of the journal Architecture + Design:
Photography
BKBC Architects Inc.
An international treasure on the UNESCO World Heritage List, Fallingwater is a total work of art. This book, an exciting new look at a masterpiece, is a revelation for the first time seen here in its fullness.
Title
Fallingwater: Living With and In Art
Author
Edited by Justin Gunther and Scott W. Perkins, Photographs by Dave Bryce, Contributions by Donald Albrecht and Jeannine Falino and James Oles and Jennifer Way and Charlotte Ashby and Rebecca Hagen
Category
Architecture - Individual Architects & Firms - Monographs
Buy
https://www.rizzoliusa.com/book/9780847842865/
Price
US Price: $65.00. CDN Price: $85.00
New homeowners of a historic 1910 Craftsman-style home sought to transform their 2,491-square-foot house by updating it for contemporary living, while adding a rental facility to the property (ADU - Accessory Dwelling Unit).
Architecture firm
Wittman Estes
Location
Seattle, Washington, USA
Principal architect
Matt Wittman, Jody Estes
Design team
Matt Wittman, AIA. Jody Estes, Mariana Gutheim, Alex Hale
Interior design
Wittman Estes
Structural engineer
J Welch Engineering
Typology
Residential › House
Choosing the right professional for your parapet inspection in NYC involves careful consideration of their credentials, experience, knowledge, and communication skills.
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
The Public Works Operations Building serves as the heart of Salem, Oregon, a hub designed to keep the city’s infrastructure running smoothly. Supporting the Public Works Department, Engineering, and Administration staff, the building is essential for maintaining the city’s operations, ensuring that employees have the resources and environment.
Project name
City of Salem Shops Public Works
Location
Salem, Oregon, USA
Photography
Josh Partee (interior), Lewis Williams (exterior)
Design team
Design Principal: David Keltner. Principal-in-Charge: Laura Klinger. Project Manager: Jen Dzienis. Project Architect: Daniel Childs. Architectural Design Team: Caitie Vanhauer. Architectural Design Team: Caleb Couch. Architectural Design Team: Kirsten Heming. Architectural Design Team: Marissa Sant. Architectural Design Team: Sarah Post-Holmberg. Sr. Interior Designer: Sarah Weber. Interior Designer: Anya Norcross. Interior Designer: Mayumi Nakazato. Interior Designer: Van Stanek
Collaborators
Owner’s Rep: Compass Project Solutions
Civil engineer
Westech Engineering, Inc.
Environmental & MEP
Mechanical & Plumbing Engineer: Mazzetti
Landscape
Ground Workshop LLC
Construction
Howard S Wright Construction
Material
Concrete, Wood, Glass, Metal
Typology
Commercial Architecture › Office Building
