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WHY WOULD I STOP? Yeah, woah This what they been waiting on? Critical, ain’t no time left on the clock When it’s your time, give ‘em something to watch I picked out the locks ‘til I buy out the block And I know I’m a gift but I think out the box And they want me to stop but why would I stop? commARCH has experienced three noticeable shifts this calendar year. Subscribers changing their addresses (including business email), a massive escalation in new subscriptions and website traffic, and firm names we hadn’t heard of before. The first, you’d think was due to WFH but it wasn’t. commARCH Research Group did a study and discovered the majority of its audience didn’t want home delivery as they still pick up their business mail at the office. The second was a spike in individuals desiring fresh approaches, working concepts, innovative product solutions and inspiration as they navigate through these times. The third was entrepreneurship. On their own, or with someone like-minded. Resilience. It is the only rationale. As earth’s plates move, they meet magma and break through the earth. The plates move towards each other, one slides under the other, pushing up rocks and forming new mountains. What? Yes, architects, designers, developers, and other members of the team were pushed this year. Pushed in ways only a few were prepared for. What is coming out of this pressure is an energy release. But instead of an earthquake, it is a realization of what is significant. There is a great line in The Crown that says something like “we are here to serve only one and for some reason you thought it was you.” I see you critical, I’m the hospitable Favorite rappers, I done cut they umbilicals (Cut) There is a noticeable momentum in changing firms and launching new ones. A craving for no longer waiting to do the type of projects that started this foolish ride. For years, smelling, touching, walking through what didn’t exist yet. So many, working primarily from home, went from stumbling in the beginning to clarity. The creation of an action plan FORWARD. So why would I stop? I am unstoppable Hold up, why would I stop? I don’t complain about life, I adapt Lyrics from “Why Would I Stop?” Big Sean Detroit 2 (2020) album
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THEF TURE OFCITIES Michael Grove of Sasaki discusses how cities and agriculture should evolve
One of the byproducts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the economic upheaval and social unrest that followed it, has been a perceived exodus from large cities and urban areas.
In order for cities to work in the future, they have to evolve, according to Grove. He says that architects and designers have an important role to play in helping that evolution.
But that exodus might be overstated, and the future of civilization – and the health and prosperity of people – still depends on cities. But it also depends on looking at agriculture in a new way, and creating a closer connection between cities and farming is an important trend.
“Urban designers and landscape architects have been shifting that narrative of the city of being this kind of concrete jungle, lifeless space, into something that’s much more rich,” he continued. “Cities that have more biodiversity and more equitable access to open space. That’s a more connected open space system that allows for improved pedestrian mobility around cities.”
That’s the opinion of Michael Grove, chair of landscape architecture, civil engineering, and ecology at Sasaki. He is very optimistic about the future of cities and sees them continuing to move toward a bright future that benefits both people and the environment.
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Cities and Farming are Connected One of the trends Grove sees growing is the idea of urban farming, which has benefits on so many levels. It puts food sources closer to people and reduces strain on farmland. While urban farming is relatively small now, Grove believes it’s critical that it continues to expand. “When you think about it, we haven’t really changed the way that we’ve been farming for 10,000 years. We’re still moving forward, looking for fresh fertile soil, tearing down forests in order to feed our need for more agriculture.” How can agriculture happen in cities, where land is scarce? Grove said traditional, soil-based farming isn’t always necessary, and new techniques lend themselves to urban farming. “There could be rooftop farms, which are soil-based. That’s also helping our buildings become more energy efficient. It’s capturing storm water that’s falling into our cities. It’s increasing biodiversity in our cities,” he explained. “It could be greenhouses both within the city and on the fringes of the city that are allowing for local produce to be closer to us and be fresher for us. Or it could be vertical farms that are grown in hydroponic environments that are stacked, that are very efficient growing under LED lights.” Bringing Urban Farming to Life The idea of urban farming is more than just an idea, it’s already started in some cities, and Grove sees it continuing. He and his firm are currently working on several such projects .
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“We’re working on a number of exciting projects around the world that involve urban agriculture,” he said. “One of my favorites is an urban agriculture district in Shanghai.” Grove explained that most US cities get produce from Florida, California, and South America, which creates a huge carbon footprint from shipping alone. “What we’re doing in Shanghai, where about 56 percent of their diet is already leafy greens like bok choy, and spinach, and lettuce – those are the perfect crops for these vertical hydroponic systems. “We’re working with the Chinese Academy of Agriculture on the project, and it’s in design phases at the moment. But it’s a really exciting opportunity where we’re transitioning single-story greenhouses right now into something that’s much more dense to really mirror the density of Shanghai, and feed that population.” Urban farming projects like the one in Shanghai also have a future in the United States, according to Grove. “It’s already happening here in the United States, as well. There’s rooftop farms like The Brooklyn Grange in New York City. In the San Francisco Bay area, there’s Plenty, which is an urban agricultural startup,” he continued. “In Newark, New Jersey, there’s AeroFarms, which is the largest vertical farm in the world. It’s happening here in Boston where I live, where we have Green City Growers planting urban gardens on top of Fenway Park.”
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The Future of Urban Farming Despite the exciting projects that are already happening, Grove says architects and urban planners have more work to do. “These are small test ideas right now that I think are beginning to gain traction. But once we figure out how to make it more ubiquitous around the world, around the country, then I think it will just become a part of how we’re going to practice agriculture in the future,” he said. “It’s going to take a number of new inventive technologies to make it happen. And really just understanding the price of that technology. Right now, the biggest barriers are the cost of LED lighting, which is necessary for the indoor growing, the cost of space in urban areas, and the energy required.” The bottom line, according to Grove, is that the traditional view of farming and cities being very separate things is evolving, and needs to continue evolving. “I think in our minds, we have this urban/ rural dichotomy where it’s either one or the other. And that’s how we’ve lived our lives throughout most of the 2 20th century,” he concluded. “Today we have five multinational corporations controlling about 80 percent of the food that we eat. That needs to shift. And we need to redevelop a relationship with the farmers and the people who are growing the food that we eat. I think urban agriculture is really the solution to that, if we can get past the cost hurdles -- and I think that’s coming.” Condensed version. For the complete story, and to watch the interview with Michael Grove, please go to commARCH.com/cities-farming
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BUSINESS Choosing the Right Overhead Door for Commercial Buildings By Wayne Dalton
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Wayne Dalton Garage Doors knows when it comes to commercial use, most businesses and architects are aware of the look of traditional garage doors. However, just because garage doors may not be the focal point of some commercial facilities doesn’t mean they don’t play an essential role and can make an impact on business operations. While the obvious use may be in areas such as loading docks, commercial garage doors serve a wide range of purposes in settings such as healthcare, educational buildings, sports facilities, retail, security checkpoints and areas that cannot risk exposure to cross-contaminants. To ensure that architects and business owners are choosing the appropriate commercial doors to keep operations performing at maximum efficiency, there are several considerations that should be taken into account when it comes time to install or replace a commercial door. What’s the Function? With thousands of commercial doors to choose from, the intended purpose of a space should be top-of-mind when determining what door is best suited.
For example, a few years ago The Miller Hull Partnership, an architecture and interior design firm, wanted to reconnect Seattle’s urban core to its waterfront by expanding Pike Place market, the city’s oldest public farmers’ market, with a new 14,000-square-foot plaza called MarketFront. The new structure included a pavilion that was built using 20 Wayne Dalton overhead doors with customized tracks to fit within the complex structure. Thanks to the full-view doors which allowed for an unobstructed view of the Elliott Bay waterfront, the doors easily fulfilled the design team’s mission to build on the market district’s historic character while adding contemporary flair. An area in need of security, like a storefront, would require different benefits than the aesthetics and visibility-driven design of an aluminum full-view door. Instead, a security grille located at the opening of a storefront would be ideal. In applications where cross-contamination is a concern, like different units of a hospital or food and beverage production areas, aesthetics are also not as important as high-performance features. These doors require high speeds, high cycle life and low maintenance to keep daily operations moving.
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In food and beverage production areas or in a hospital setting, speed is a critical element in preventing the spread of bacteria.
Choosing the right overhead door can increase overall efficiency, performance and design. Before specifying, take time to speak with the leading manufacturers in the commercial door industry and your local commercial door distributors for guidance on the jobsite.
A fast-acting door can reduce wait time and increases the overall efficiency of the facility. After all, the door could be the barrier containing the next big outbreak. Speed also plays a major role in a facility’s thermal efficiency if a door is open and closed more than a dozen times a day, which is a key element to keeping operating costs low. Cycle Life Traditional sectional or rolling doors are designed for 10,000 or 20,000 cycles, and the typical upgrade is to enhance the spring system. High-performance doors are designed to take on several hundred thousand cycles and are a great way to minimize facility downtime. Investing in a high-performance door with high speeds may seem unnecessary in the short-term, but the return on investment in the long run pays off. They help prevent conductive or convective cooling loss across the door due to their advanced thermal barriers. Plus, doors with opening speeds of up to 80 inches per second reduce wait time and increase the overall efficiency of the facility. Built for lasting durability, they are equipped with a springless design that can withstand more than 1 million cycles, minimizing interruptions and downtime for maintenance.
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The Boulder Jewish Community Center (Boulder JCC) in Boulder, CO., is both grounded in the past and a contemporary interpretation of today’s sustainable design. This two-story, 52,444-square-foot educational community heritage center provides programs and services based on Jewish values and traditions in a place where people of all ages and backgrounds gather to connect, exchange ideas, learn and grow together. Designed and built by Colorado-based RB+B Architects and Calcon Constructors, the Boulder JCC was born from a desire to create something beautiful, functional and unique. Construction includes a wing for daycare and education, a gymnasium and
fitness center, a full commercial kitchen, a community hall with a state-of-the-art stage, a library, administrative offices and a large outdoor gathering area, complete with a fireplace. On several of its rooftops, the Boulder JCC also includes a 74.4kW photovoltaic (PV) array, installed by The Solar Revolution. The main rooftop is a highly visible and gently curved standing seam metal roof. In addition to solar on the main facility, a 7.2kW array is installed on the adjacent barn at the “Milk and Honey Farm.” The farm is completely powered by solar and serves as a valuable tool for the Boulder JCC’s educational and preschool programs.
The Challenge The Boulder JCC is a 501c3, non-profit organization. Sustainability, energy efficiency and education are priorities for their members. The challenge was to find a cost-effective PV solution that presented a strong return on investment, which would make the project a no-brainer from a financial standpoint. Reducing their monthly operating costs would enable them to invest more money into meaningful community programs.
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The Solution Generous grants from the City of Boulder and Boulder County, aimed at helping non-profits go solar, made this project a reality. Visibility and educational opportunities afforded by the solar were important to both the Boulder JCC and the grant committees. The center is designed to be 30 percent more energy efficient than standard construction, and a 74.4kW PV array helps achieve this. In addition, it features a monitoring and informational kiosk located in the lobby, displaying specific project data, including CO2 savings and equivalent trees planted.
The PVKIT’s pre-assembled components enabled installers to direct-attach PV modules to the roof’s standing seams using S-5! clamps and brackets, vs. a traditional rail mounting system. The PVKIT offers impressive savings across several metrics by which PV mounting systems are measured, while providing better load distribution. The PV system reduces the Boulder JCC’s monthly operating costs, enabling them to invest more money into meaningful programs. Socially, the highly visible PV system sends a strong message to the community where the Boulder JCC stands regarding environmental stewardship for future generations.
The arrays are mounted on the roof using S-5-PVKIT 2.0, which provides a simple, secure, economical and penetration-free method for attaching solar modules. Designed with the installer in mind, its quick and easy installation minimizes the time installers spend on the roof. Website
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Project Data Location: Boulder, Colorado Roofing Contractor: Douglass Colony Solar Installer: The Solar Revolution Architect: RB+B Architects General Contractor: Calcon Constructors Roof Profile: 22GA Firestone UC-3 Double Lock Standing Seam Roof Panel Module Manufacturer: LG Solar Inverter Manufacturer: Solar Edge commARCH // 24
BuzziSpace BuzziNest A unique collection of acoustical booths and pods distinguished by the fact that they effectively reduce noise both from the inside and outside.� Featuring built-in castors that accommodate quick lay-out changes, BuzziNest helps create happier and healthier contemporary workspaces. Available in two models to accommodate a single worker or two to four people, allowing face-to-face meetings, collaborations and video conferences without disturbing others, and most importantly, being disturbed.
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Sloan DesignSpec Sloan DesignSpec, introduced along with a new series of product collections, is designed to help customers build a customized submittal package. Developed to make the architect and designer’s job easier, Sloan’s collection series consists of curated products that share similar aesthetic qualities to enhance a unified restroom design. Each collection is a complete product solution for contemporary restroom environments, with each collection paying homage to classic Chicago streets.
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Nora 8” RLM Pendant Shade The high lumen RLM Shades are designed for bright overall lighting in hospitality, retail or commercial applications, and offer up to 80 percent energy savings over incandescents. The 8” LED luminaires deliver 1200 or 2200 lumens and the 10” and 16” shades are available with up to 3800 lumens. Color temperatures can be specified from 3000K to 4000K. LED optics are deep set in the aluminum-spun bowl for visual comfort and even light distribution. The bright white reflective interior produces true 90+ CRI with realistic color rendition. Outer shade finishes include black, gunmetal and white.
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Pulp Studio DermaGlass DermaGlass is highly durable, light-weight glass strong enough for exteriors and facades, as well as interiors. It is only 1.3mm in thickness, yet it is as durable and damage resistant as more traditional thicker heat-treated glass. Using an ion-exchange process, DermaGlass is highly resilient and extremely versatile. Due to its thin profile, it can be used by designers to bend the glass around columns or into decorative shapes.
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BATTLE READY LUXCLEAR® Protect from AGC Glass Water. Heat. Humidity. Fighting these ever-present elements requires the right glass solution. Showers, swimming pool enclosures, and sunrooms are constantly at war with these forces, and exposure can “age” the glass, making it look worn and dirty. Enter LUXCLEAR® Protect, the world’s best corrosion protection in a permanent coated glass product. With LUXCLEAR Protect, the coating is fused with the glass, which means it stands the test of time. Invisible. Permanent. Protection. Want to see more clearly? Compare LUXCLEAR Protect against standard clear float glass when both have been exposed to the elements. The difference is unmistakable.
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Eureka Knit Sound-Absorbing Luminaire Knit features a thermoformed shade made from sound-absorbing recycled PET felt that increases acoustic comfort. It is intended for areas where noise is a concern, including high or unfinished ceilings, open offices or corridors with a hard floor finish. Suspended by three aircraft cables for easy installation and on-site adjustment, the luminaire’s design also integrates a distinctive power cord that extends from the fixture’s upper side for a truly unique look. The cord is black for the charcoal shade and white for the silver gray.
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EXPERIENTIAL DESIGN AND ENERGY CONCIOUSNESS By LG Business Solutions
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According to LG Business Solutions, in the last two decades, the use of internet connected devices, smart appliances and digital displays has become ubiquitous in nearly all indoor environments, including skyscrapers, transit hubs, stores, hotels, restaurants, hospitals and stadiums. While architecture clients increasingly want to create experiences for guests using digital signage such as indoor LED video walls, outdoor LED Signage, or touchscreen information displays, many architecture and design firms still view integrated building technologies as add-ons to consider later, rather than a core foundational system like HVAC, electrical and plumbing. This traditional design process is familiar and comfortable, but in order to maximize the capabilities, cost-effectiveness, visual appeal and overall value of modern internet-connected buildings, it’s important to consider a project’s technology backbone early in the design process. commARCH // 36
CREATE DIGITAL EXPERIENCES As the drive for energy efficiency certifications such as LEED coincides with businesses’ desire to deliver a “wow factor” through digital experiences, it’s up to architects and designers to stay on top of the latest options from leading technology and equipment manufacturers. There is an ideal technology solution for every room and every need, and we work directly with building industry professionals to help them integrate the best possible designs and capabilities for each unique project.
The popularity of digital displays, interactive experiences and internet-conected devices of all kinds is poised to continue growing exponentially as more manufacturers find ways to improve the functionality of their products. Whether large or small, architecture and design firms planning for long term success and growth can provide better service to clients through greater understanding of current high-tech products and the benefits they offer. Condensed version. Please read the full version at commARCH.com LG Business Solutions LGsolutions.com LG.com/us/business/commercial-displays commARCH // 37
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Armstrong Ceiling & Wall Solutions DynaMax Suspension System & Continuous Load Path Having data available remotely has never been more critical as technology and IT cloud networks expand to accommodate the demands of working virtually. DynaMax grid is a structural aluminum suspension system designed to support heavy point loads. It provides an attachment platform for data center cable trays, partitions, hot and cold containment barriers, and other equipment, from building structure to below the ceiling plane, without penetrating the ceiling. Continuous Load Path provides extra strength where needed by allowing a threaded rod to connect to the deck without interrupting the ceiling plane.
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Humanscale WellGuard Separation Panels New WellGuard Separation Panels can help protect employees by reducing the airborne transmission of viral particles between workstations. Designed to accommodate a wide variety of environments, Humanscale’s WellGuard Separation Panels are customizable, easy to install and highly durable. Available in six mounting options, permanent or removable, the separation panels accommodate a variety of workstations and can easily attach to any new or preexisting worksurface.
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Pininfarina/SunVessel Electric Vehicle Indoor Charging Station SunVessel’s personal mobility solution, including Pininfarina’s designed charging station, is intended to allow property developers and managers the opportunity to offer guests and residents an exciting new turnkey amenity providing an environmentally friendly short-distance transportation option. Aligning with SunVessel’s mission of reducing our dependence on cars, CO2 emissions, and traffic concerns in urban centers, it’s sleek SunVessel stations and compatible personal mobility vehicles are set to be exclusively deployed throughout a selection of the nation’s premier apartment buildings, offices, and hotels.
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Signature Style Project: STK Restaurant Location: Olomouc, Czech Republic Architect: Pavel Kříž, principal architect, Komplits Client: Steak Restaurant
Greenery and nature come face to face with animal force. That’s the core of Steak Restaurant’s (STK) interior, housed in a former car repair shop which gave the steakhouse its name. STK emphasizes simplicity and quality, both in its food and its interior. Instead of trying to deny and erase its greasy automobile heritage, it embraces it. The 320 square meters of the restaurant authentically engage individual elements of its past, utilizing materials like raw metal sheets, black steel and rebars. The seemingly problematic layout was also turned into an advantage, transforming bearing walls in narrow spaces into a vertical garden and a platform for a barbecue. Dominating the space are two huge steel bulls – the owner’s wish and a clear message to guests about the type of cuisine they should expect. In STK, heavy elements merge with nature. Willow branches wrap themselves around the tables and climb the walls, rising up to the ceiling and over the bulls’ heads. Formed from solid oak boards, the tables have a rough-hewn appearance and irregularly shaped steel legs. Here and there, plants spring from the ceiling and walls, changing the interior’s look with each new leaf that sprouts. Cowhide covering one of the walls and woven rope complete the signature style of the steakhouse. Website
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Time is Relative Project: Fuld Hall Renovation Location: Princeton, New Jersey Architects: JZA+D Architects Client: Institute for Advanced Study
After nearly a century without major renovations, Fuld Hall at the Institute for Advanced Study — where Albert Einstein famously spent his late career — has undergone a partial interior redesign led by integrated design firm JZA+D. The Georgian-style Fuld Hall may be the most iconic academic building in the country not associated with a university. JZA+D Architects partners Mark A. Sullivan, AIA, LEED AP and Joshua Zinder, AIA, LEED AP approached the project with reverence. Their task was to realign and update 2,000 square feet of the interior while providing a template for the complete interior renovation to come later. The project team tore out the entire periodical room and punched new door openings from the hall to create space for three new member offices. Additionally, the design replaced a mid-20th-Century library stack with four more member offices, and one new faculty office. Intriguingly, old architectural drawings indicate this latter area may have included Einstein’s own faculty office. Website
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Enriching the Student Experience Project: Crossroads School Location: Santa Monica, California Architects: LOC Architects Client: Crossroads School
An urban landscape inside a former airplane parts storage warehouse accommodates an eclectic series of uses for a Los Angeles area private school, while at the same time providing an inspirational series of intervening spaces to enrich the student experience. Crossroads is a private school (with numerous celebrity parents and alumni) with an emphasis on the fine and performing arts. This, in conjunction with their industrial roots, made the industrial aesthetic of the existing warehouse something to be celebrated.
This was celebrated by honoring the dramatic open volume of space by inserting such diverse elements as a gym, jazz classrooms, a photography lab and darkroom, a ceramics studio, and graphics classrooms. The spaces between these volumes were envisioned as a series of streets, open to the roof and the sunlight let in by the Solatubes above, linking a series of gathering spaces to enhance the student experience. It is in the space in-between the classrooms where the life of the school truly happens. Website
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Art Deco Luster Project: Empire State Building Spire Restoration Location: New York Architects: CANY Architecture and Engineering Project Manager: JLL Client: Empire State Realty Trust When the Empire State Building was completed in 1931, the distinctive spire with its Art Deco sculptural aluminum wings and multi-story illuminated glazed lantern not only sealed the Empire’s status as the world’s tallest structure, it virtually defined the New York City skyline and created a beacon that would be an indelible icon for millions. With major communications equipment relocated to the newly extended upper spire of the Empire State Building, Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT) was determined to remove obsolete antennas and dunnage located between floors 88 and 103 of the mooring mast and restore the condition and historic appearance of this prominent feature of the city’s most iconic structure. The restoration project to return the building to its original silhouette began in June 2019 and included three main stages: antenna removal, mooring mast waterproofing, and dome waterproofing. Antenna Removal The Antenna Removal project includes the removal of 12 antenna, 4 ladders, 6 railings, 4 platforms, 1,500 abandoned plates, as well as miscellaneous transmission lines and broadcast equipment from the exterior of the building. Over 44,000 lbs of equipment were removed from the building, decluttering the Mast and revealing a more streamlined building silhouette. Mooring Mast Fin Waterproofing After all penetrations were permanently sealed, all four Fins were scrubbed and power washed down to the original aluminum façade. For the first time in the building’s history, the entirety of each Fin is being uniformly coated with a silver waterproof paint, blending in the extensive repairs done to the building’s exterior. Dome Waterproofing & 103rd Floor Door & Window Replacement The Dome Waterproofing project encompasses the replacement of the existing exterior waterproofing membrane from the underside of the celebrity balcony on the 103rd floor to the base of the antenna spire. The original 103rd floor exterior door will be also be replaced, as well as an exterior window. Condensed version. Please read the full version at commARCH.com/empire-state Website commARCH // 49
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Culinary Craftsmanship Project: Ichimi Ramen Location: Miami Architects: YNL Architects, Los Angeles Client: Ichimi Ramen
For the restaurant’s first branch ramen bar in mid-town Miami, YNL Architects envisioned a design that blended the modern and traditional. Principal architect Yu-Ngok Lo chose traditional Japanese stucco and wood finishes to reflect the restaurant’s dedication to authenticity and craftsmanship. Lighting is supplied by custom suspended rope lights (affectionately called “noodle lights” by the designers) for an intimate, warm atmosphere the owner wanted to offer to the diners. To reduce the construction and maintenance cost, the existing shell of the space was minimally modified. The designer strategically located the ramen bar adjacent to the kitchen, efficiently reducing the amount of space required in a typical setting. The exposed ceiling and utilities are painted black to create a visual contrast with the interior, disappearing from the main dining area. Website commARCH // 50
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Learning Environment Project: Slate School Location: North Haven, Connecticut Architects: Patriquin Architects Client: Slate School
Located in North Haven, Connecticut, Slate School is an independent, nonprofit K-6 organization. With an emphasis on nature conservancy, this unique learning facility offers one-of-a-kind interactive programs that have been diligently tailored to serve its 70 students. Slate School’s 6,000 SF footprint was designed to be small for a very specific reason. The strategic program was for all interior spaces to fuse with the outdoor landscape, bringing the indoors outdoors… and, vice versa. The school is a candidate for LEED certification. Building materials with the highest ecological and environmental standards were specified by the project’s architectural firm, Patriquin Architects. According to Patriquin, “All building materials are vetted for durability and non-toxicity. High-efficiency building envelopes and adaptive mechanical systems will keep building operations and maintenance costs to a minimum while enhancing occupant comfort and health. Building design strategies such as solar orientation, natural ventilation, daylighting, and circadian lighting will benefit and enhance the learning potential for the students.” Natural slate rainscreen panels from CUPACLAD were specified for the exterior walls of the school’s buildings. The architectural firm was very aware of how rainscreens protect buildings from climatic attacks. Completed in September of 2019, Slate School received the ENR 2019 Merit Award, New England, for Best Project. Recognized as one of the most environmentally friendly schools in the country, it is part of a healthy building movement that makes human wellness a first priority, while also ensuring that construction materials have no negative impact on the environment. Website commARCH // 51
Flos Coordinates A dramatic lighting collection originally designed by Michael Anastassiades for New York’s legendary Four Seasons restaurant, Coordinates features a series of interlocking linear LED luminaires that take their formal inspiration from the mathematical precision of the Cartesian grid, illuminated and expanded to three brilliant dimensions.
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Delicious Revival Project: Great State Burger Location: Seattle Architects: Best Practice Architecture, Seattle Client: Sea Creatures Restaurant Group
Best Practice Architecture was asked to turn a ramshackle historic structure into the newest location of Great State Burger. Built in 1895 to house the Dill Meat Market, the small wooden building Great State now calls home is one of the oldest structures remaining on Seattle’s Ballard Avenue, and is under protection by the neighborhood landmark committee. Best Practice worked with the historical board on adhering to the landmark requirements, preserving the ornate wood storefront and intricate parapet detailing around the courtyard. Paint colors, signage and lighting were all carefully considered and chosen to highlight the front entry–which is the oldest portion of the 1895 structure–while also providing pops of color and interest that suit the restaurant’s look and feel. Inside, the team was able to expose some of the existing roof structure in the open ceiling, creating an expansive and airy room that houses the front counter and kitchen. Navy and white tilework wraps the room, while the original wood flooring was preserved and refinished. The design team uncovered vertical wood paneling under layers of sheetrock, and a traditional hexagon tile floor was refurbished to lend a retro look. The result is a revived historical structure and a comfortable, delicious addition to the neighborhood. Website
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“I have a few thoughts but let’s start with the notion that in the current epoch we cannot travel, socialize in person, and enjoy the freedom we once took for granted. Dreams of past travel become the present and I take comfort in the art made during those trips. This photograph is of a Dutch sky, a brilliant blue void in the center holding the image together, coming forward and becoming the subject of the photo. It is rare that space becomes the subject of anything. In reviewing images from this series, I’m reminded of a Whitman quote shown to me recently that is particularly relevant.” Photography by Robert Benson From the Mass | Void series Amsterdam 2016 robertbensondesign.com
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OFFICE EMPATHY NELSON Worldwide Shares Insights on Evolving Workplace Expectations
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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed, and continues to change, the way we approach going to work and using office spaces. As we enter 2021, people are still largely uncertain about the prospect of returning to the office and resuming anything resembling a “normal” work experience. This puts companies, who have large investments in office spaces, in a precarious position. By and large, they want what’s best for their employees, and they want to optimize their spaces to provide safety and peace of mind. But what that looks like, and how companies should approach it, continues to be unclear. To help clarify things, NELSON Worldwide set out to understand how individuals have responded to the sudden change in our work styles and work environments. The architecture, design, and strategy firm conducted a survey to determine the impact COVID-19 has had on work performance. Surveying over 2,000 people, the findings provide support and context for decision-makers for re-entry into the workplace and reveal insight into a post-pandemic office, both culturally and physically. We spoke to Barbara Riekse, Workplace Practice Leader at NELSON Worldwide, about the survey, their findings, and what they mean to companies who are welcoming employees to the offices, and to design firms who are helping those companies optimize their office spaces. Photos, illustrations and graphics courtesy of NELSON Worldwide.
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commARCH: What were you hoping to learn from this research? Barbara Riekse: We mostly wanted to understand how people were feeling in regard to a number of topics. So those topics were: Has remote work impacted the perception of productivity? (This is) obviously very important to try to measure that in the workplace, (and) difficult. But we want to measure it in terms of our physical space. What helps people feel more or less productive in the new normal? How did your home office help you feel more productive? Or did a combination of going back to the office and being at home help your new normal? What role does the office play from both a cultural and physical perspective? One of the more important things was retaining and reassuring your staff in terms of their home environments or a combination of environments. And then we wanted to look at any generational differences in the responses. How did different generations respond to going back to the workplace? cA: What were your goals? Why did you undertake this project? BR: (We wanted to) better understand what they need to be doing and how they need to be serving their employees or making sure their employees not only feel safe, but are safe. I think we wanted to help them along a continuum. The changes that have happened so quickly – many of them are a knee-jerk reaction to what’s going on. So we wanted to help people be more thoughtful in their response to returning to work. There’s this tension between the desire to return to the office, and what the return means from a health and safety perspective. cA: One of the three main findings your survey revealed was that employees want purposeful and visible changes. Describe what you learned about that. BR: Since the great recession of 2008, users of real estate have really condensed their spaces. They wanted more of a return on their investment, so we’ve gone down to a smaller square footage in our offices. We also have gotten more clutter in the open office space. So (now) people want to see clean. They want to be able to see across a field of open office to feel that safety in terms of returning to the office. And it’s a mixed bag. Some people feel more productive (in the office) and some feel less productive. So helping people along that continuum with the tools to do that is going to be important. cA: Another one of your findings had to do with employees’ tension between wanting to return to work and get out of the house, and the anxiety of going back into the office. What did you learn about that? commARCH // 60
BR: We found that every human being is different. Some people you would expect would want to come into the office because they’re more social, maybe are afraid of coming back into the office. 61 percent of the respondents would prefer to return to the office at least one day a week and have that flexibility. Only 7 percent of the respondents…wanted to return five days a week. So we’ve really gotten over that hump (of) people working remotely and feeling comfortable doing that. If you think about the advances that we’ve made in technology with web-based video conferencing, we can do that easily now. And people have learned to go between environments much easier than they did before. Barbara Riekse
(That is also) important from a design perspective. As we design, we think about the human being and the user and designing all around that then includes designing around their comfort. That includes designing around their security and around their intellect. All of those things we’re designing around is all about the human experience and that human experience is going to change as we go back to work. cA: How should architects designers, and their clients be thinking about their spaces as they prepare to have employees come back to work?
cA: Your third major finding was that people crave clear communication. What does that mean for employers? BR: 85 percent of people said it was extremely important that they operate with their company with a high degree of trust. And that is communication. So we found that many organizations have their CEOs and their leadership really communicating with their employees, now that we have been working from home on a much more frequent basis. And that communication will need to continue in order to feel safe, going back to the office (and) in order to feel insecure with the organization.
BR: It’s important for architecture and design firms to come together as an industry. I think we have a responsibility to the businesses that we serve, and collectively responding (to this issue). This is a problem no one saw coming, and it’s a problem we couldn’t avoid. So we’re all in this together and we have a responsibility to our cities, which are hurting so much for both social reasons and economic reasons. So that responsibility means that we as designers and as architects have that continuing responsibility to be active and be together in terms of going back to work. To see the full interview with Barbara Rieske and to learn more about their survey, go to commarch.com/office-empathy
We’ve been building cultures within office spaces for some time. We’ve come a long way from cubicle-land and we want to continue that journey with our customers and really create environments that their employees feel safe in as well as culturally vibrant. cA: What are any other key take-aways or insights you took from the survey? BR: One of the most important things that we saw was that empathy is going to be critically important as we go back to the workplace. So being empathetic to all those different types of personalities that occupy and make up our great culture is going to feel important. And we really felt that that was the emotion that the organization needed to focus on. That, in addition to brand. People want to make sure that their brand is something meaningful to their employees so that they stay longer and that they feel safe. (In addition to) the organization having empathy, individuals having empathy for their coworkers is (also) important and communicating that that is important as it is a good thing for everybody’s mental health. And we all know mental health is, is attached to physical health as well. If we want to feel good about going back to our workplaces, we need to have healthy minds and bodies. commARCH // 61
Trophy Park’s Leap Forward A transfer of property and an unchanged opening date
It will be a boom all around... for everybody Robert Shimko
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commARCH: So, let’s frame this discussion first. It’s about Trophy Park. Your company has been involved with the owners/developers for years, so there is a huge trust already built. And, this project is probably on the most insane timeline, with the most insane conditions, so as we begin, what are your thoughts on Trophy Park and being part of this? Dennis Mockaitis, JINGOLI: The relationship of Alan Nau [CEO, Trophy Park] with JINGOLI precedes Matt and I. I go back 20 years and Matt around 16. We are bringing a much needed sports facilities to the area. North and South Jersey have huge populations of kids that are interacting with baseball, basketball, soccer… We’re extremely excited to be involved and we are helping them from the development side, the pre-construction, pre-development, pre-planning, right through construction and close out.
The family relationship… Joe Sr. down to Joe Jr. and Michael. And then, Michael’s two children who are also involved as well as other cousins and family members. As we say, it is a family business. They encourage it. Dennis and I are obviously father and son. Throughout the company, we have many family members of other members who were in the company who either had an existing relationship, then we hired daughter or son or daughter, or it’s just a legacy employee that has been with us for 30 years. We bring on one of their family members through a recommendation. JINGOLI – Contractors/Construction Management Since 1922, JINGOLI has been a leader in the development, construction and oversight of complex, large-scale projects throughout the United States. JINGOLI spans over four generations, growing into a multi-state, award winning company with over 1,200 employees.
Matt Mockaitis, JINGOLI: So, you’ve mentioned, timeline and you’re right. It is a very, very tight timeline for the project. One of the things that we specialize in is fast track construction projects. If it’s a high rise or a sprawling development like this over 200 acres, we’re used to clients that have a challenging schedule. And what comes with that is a lot of logistical planning and then also generally phase construction. So, we try to get either a portion of the development open early and still be able to construct the rest of the development. Or if it’s a high rise, we turn over certain floors on the lower floors first, then allow the common spaces for the employees to get into the building while we’re still building other portions of the building. A lot of our jobs are, I hate to say it, atypically challenged timelines and we’re able to overcome them with pre-planning and good logistics. commARCH: Trust, shared worked experience, everyone focused on the same high-quality outcome,… it is all part of the Trophy Park DNA isn’t it… Dennis/JINGOLI: We are 100% Union. We’re not double breasted. We do not operate with non-union contractors. We’re signatory to most, all the national, international unions. Um, we actually have people who sit on boards on the national level of a number of the unions. Matt/JINGOLI: Our brand is JINGOLI. Under it is a group of companies or subsidiaries. Including DCO Energy, LLC, JINGOLI Power, JET Electrical Testing, JDC Energy Services, LLC, and Goldstar Energy Group, Inc.
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We get to design the entire user experience from the environmental and building level‌ laying out the site, picking which fields go where, the sun angles required‌. We are very sensitive to the overall environment we are building into... Gregory L. Cox RA, PP, AIA Founding Partner AQUATECTURE Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
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My family started this project 8 years ago. Me, my dad, my mother and my brother... all coming together as one... a long road... but it was a great trip getting to this point... Zach McCartney President of Operations Trophy Park Jackson, NJ
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17 stories, an entire city block and an airplane engine. Pella Architectural Solutions helps bring new life to an urban neighborhood.
When Kraus-Anderson Construction in Minneapolis needed a window supplier to help transform an entire city block into a mixed-use development with a 17-story apartment building, the Pella Architectural Solutions team was up for the challenge. To make sure they met such strict performance requirements, Pella worked with Kraus-Anderson to conduct numerous air, water and structural performance tests on a 40ft. wall assembly that featured Pella® fiberglass and competitive aluminum windows. They even performed a dynamic water test powered by an airplane engine. The result? Pella passed every test — ensuring a project of this scale would perform for years to come.
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Sloan’s sensor-operated products are leading the way toward the future of the integrated commercial restroom. With touch-free solutions for greater hand hygiene and cohesive design, that future is now. Learn more at sloan.com/touch-free Shown above: ST-2469 Water Closet with CX-8158 Flushometer in Graphite, Sloan ® XLERATOR ® EHD-501 Hand Dryer in Graphite, Designer Series™ DSG-83000 Gradient Sink with laminated cabinet-style vertical enclosure, BASYS ® EFX-250 Faucet and ESD-500 Soap Dispenser in Graphite, SU-7419 Designer Urinal with CX-8198 Flushometer in Graphite
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SUN’S IN STOCK. SOLAR & BATTERY STORAGE FROM ONE COMPANY. Adding solar energy and battery storage creates great savings on utility bills, but the projects are very complex. Why source equipment from two companies when you can get both from one place? Jinko (NYSE: JKS) is one of the world’s largest renewable energy equipment suppliers and most trusted by banks and third party labs. For the highest quality solar panels and battery storage backed by industry leading warranties, pick Jinko. For more information, contact us at us@jinkosolar.com.
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“Every day is a new day. It is better to be lucky. But I would rather be exact. Then when luck comes you
are ready.”
Who would of known in middle school that Ernest Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea would come to mind when creating anything of substance in 2020. Trophy Park’s business plan, outlook, and execution was clear entering into the new year, then like so many businesses, unpredictable circumstances required pivots. The core team remained committed throughout and the construction process began... late, but that will only add another level of interest to this story.
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So why would I stop? I am unstoppable. Hold up, why would I stop? [This is] unstoppable. Chill (Chill), chill I don’t jump, I dive in it Hold up, hold up, hold up This is the reason I’m alive, aint it? Why would I Stop Big Sean Detroit 2
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It’s about collaboration, networking, and the sharing of actionable ideas. The buildings and the people who make them great. Building tours, networking and lively memories. commARCH is focused on creating great experiences for all attendees and sharing them with the larger commARCH family. Monthly city-focused events and quarterly conferences will launch in 2021.
Updates, inspiration, reminders and energizers. commARCH’s eNewsletters are timed for the highest open rates by an audience that has selected this information experience. Ideas, news, building types and products, tech and more.
Content accessibility is one of commARCH’s core values. The website is designed to quickly grow in value to its audience with content ranging from video, case studies, product insights, podcasts, and a forever evolving, audience-directed experience. Personalization and limited advertising ensure your experience will be the right one.
So much of commARCH’s content originates in video because that is our audiences’ preference. From building tours, one-on-ones, deep-dives into communities, and establishing connections of meaning, commARCH’s video strategy is to establish itself over time as a significant asset in our audience’s approach to design.
Discussions with anyone who can benefit architects and owners/developers. The discovery of ideas, techniques and business information that enhances individual’s brands, informs design, and supports the creation of great built structures.
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CULTURE Photo Credit: Anneliese Horowitz, LLC
ANCIENT GREECE classified people as either “youth or “old age.” No third or middle stage. You were one or the other. This was systematically reinforced through the arts. Youth, NEOTAS, was sweet, beautiful and heroic. Old age, GERAS, was ugly, mean and tragic. The normal lifespan was 35 years.
Rome, the first metropolis, contained one million people, with a life expectancy of 25 or so years. Fifty percent of its population did not make it 10 years. For those who lived to 60, they stepped down from formal obligations to live a life of leisure, or more precisely, were socially marginalized.
GANYMEDES was the handsome, youthful prince who was taken off to heaven by Zeus to be a cupbearer, as well as for other duties depicted on vases. GERAS, the opposite. The god of old age. Portrayed as a shrivelled up old man, and in literature as “slough of a snake.” Geriatric comes from the root word GERAS.
In the US, a female’s life expectancy is currently 81 and a male’s 76. Essentially double that of the noted BC and early AD era. Two lifetimes. Yet, still focused on a retirement age in line with ancient Roman thinking.
Ancient Sparta was less focused on the arts and largely structured around the military. In its governing core sat a council of elders, the GEROUSIA. Two sitting kings and twenty-eight 60+ year old men who served for life. Those fifty or older assembly members coming in front of the GEROUSIA, were permitted to speak first. It was a compliment to be told you had GERAS as it meant power, attractiveness, and excellence. There was great respect for GERAS as older male gods were portrayed with the highest levels of muscle mass and definition. Women’s life expectancy was 34, and men’s a decade more.
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Once the ancient Greek and Roman lifespan ceilings were broken, age became meaningless. It is simply the stages a human body transition through. The mind, and its level of GERAS, exponentially grows in value as long as it doesn’t get stuck. Stuck in a specific time, a specific way of thinking, a point in architectural history, a way of doing things. BEING unstuck. Earning GERAS.
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