CIVIC & CULTURAL
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The little raked red piazza slung over the shoulders of the new TKTS booth is a work of exuberant uselessness and brilliant urbanism. At once humble and flashy, it distills the theatrical urge that electrified architecture in the last decade. Justin Davidson, “When the City Became a Stage,� New York Magazine (December 1, 2009) 3
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ARCHITEC TURE , THE SOCIAL ART, should
educate, shelter, nurture, and inspire — it should transcend the ordinary. It shapes the physical features and social spaces of our daily lives, giving physical form to the values and ideals of community. Civic and cultural institutions are the cornerstones of society. These institutions offer inspiration for the future and a connection with the past as they counter the more mundane and acquisitive impulses of daily life. They are the anchors around which our communities thrive.
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COLLABORATION is fundamental to our practice. With the flexibility and nimbleness of a small studio and the depth and support of a large firm, Perkins Eastman has been built around an atmosphere of creativity, collegiality, and collaboration. Our clients in the cultural and civic arenas are inspiring people who contribute to society as a whole. We find their missions and ideals to be among the most challenging and rewarding to solve. In collaboration with our clients, we bring a unique blend of exceptional design skills matched with unsurpassed technical, research, and analytical expertise. We have built and sustained strong partnerships with our clients, allowing our working approach to develop and blossom, leading to innovative solutions to complex challenges. These contributions to community and cultural life continually inspire us.
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CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
Queens Civil Courthouse Queens, NY, USA
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Ithaca City Courthouse Ithaca, NY, USA
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Public spaces and institutions should embody the values and principles of their communities. They should be expressive of society’s highest ideals and actively engage the citizen.
TRANSPARENCY AND DIGNITY Our civic buildings are designed to serve and ennoble society and to give form to the spirit of community and participation.
Purposely open and flooded with natural light, they are welcoming and pleasant with a sense of dignity.
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1. Brooklyn Supreme and Family Courthouse Brooklyn, NY, USA 2. Thurgood Marshall United States Courthouse New York, NY, USA 3. Ithaca City Courthouse Ithaca, NY, USA 4. 107th Police Precinct Queens Flushing, NY, USA
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Queens Civil Courthouse Queens, NY, USA
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CIVILIZING SPACES Human-scaled spaces have a significant effect on how people use and respect the institutions that regulate and legislate. The situations that bring people
to these institutions are often stressful and have a lasting impact on their lives and families. We pay particular attention to ensure that our designs convey an appropriate
sense of dignity and formality in the architecture while at the same time they help occupants feel at ease.
1. Nassau County Family and Matrimonial Courts Garden City, NY, USA 2. Stamford Courthouse Stamford, CT, USA 3. Brooklyn Supreme and Family Courthouse Brooklyn, NY, USA 4. Queens Civil Courthouse Queens, NY, USA
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CELEBRATING HISTORY
Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House New York, NY, USA
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Science City at Union Station Kansas City, MO, USA
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History is short today. We live in an age of ever-accelerating change. While the lure of the new is constant, there is value in respecting our collective history through selectively preserving older buildings and transforming them for future uses.
TRANSFORMING WHILE PRESERVING Good architecture of any age or style can serve as an eloquent tribute to our culture and help inform our future. Preserving historic buildings beyond a specific moment in time to support
contemporary uses adds to the richness of our communities. Revitalizing and adding to existing buildings also lessens the impact on the environment.
1. Loeb Memorial Boathouse Central Park New York, NY, USA 2. Bethesda Fountain Central Park New York, NY, USA
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Lower East Side Tenement Museum New York, NY, USA
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COMPELLING STORYTELLING Architecture is the lasting artifact of previous eras. The lives of those who live and use buildings add veneers to the historic fabric—contributing to the story
of our culture. Revealing these stories is an important part of celebrating our history and is integral to our approach when working with historic buildings.
1-2. Moore Apartment at the Lower East Side Tenement Museum New York, NY, USA
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CULTURAL TOUCHSTONES
American Museum of Natural History Anne and Bernard Spitzer Hall of Human Origins New York, NY, USA
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2. National Museum of the American Indian-New York George Gustav Heye Center Diker Pavilion New York, NY, USA
3. American Museum of Natural History Butterfly Conservatory New York, NY, USA
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Temple Beth Shalom Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, USA
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CONTEMPLATIVE SPACES THAT SYMBOLIZE IDEALS Creating buildings and spaces that symbolize spiritual beliefs for a congregation of any denomination requires a design sensitivity born out of empathy and respect for the values connected with worship.
This sensitivity is informed by careful study of all aspects of the community and its rituals so that people feel comfortable, safe, and respected.
1. Temple Beth Shalom Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, USA 1
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Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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Museums play a vital role in today’s world; they are the new civic spaces of the 21st century. From displaying artifacts that educate and delight to providing venues for performances that illuminate and demonstrate, museums enable a dynamic exchange of ideas. They are the cultural catalysts at the heart of the urban renaissance.
SHAPING THOUGHTS AND IDEAS Designing buildings and spaces that actively engage visitors, no matter their ages or cultural backgrounds, is essential if cultural institutions are to fulfill
their potential as places that promote cultural exchange and help shape the thoughts and ideas of the visitor toward more insightful understanding.
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4. Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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5. University at Albany The State University of New York The Boor Sculpture Building Albany, NY, USA
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•Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh was completed in association with Koning Eizenberg
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8. Kuwait Palace of Justice Kuwait City, Kuwait 9. Shanghai World Expo 2010 Public Event Center Shanghai, China 10. Chinese Academy of Science Academic Center Beijing, China
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PROCESS
We have partnered successfully with many civic, cultural, educational, and not-for-profit institutions by contributing our vision and experience to help fulfill their mission. Through the purposeful and creative design of their facilities, we contribute to the vital pulse of their community. These institutions are the lifeblood of cities and critical to the renaissance of urban living and to
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the sustainable future of society. Through thoughtful planning and clear vision, architecture is the physical embodiment of the values and ideals of an institution; it becomes a setting for the dynamic exchange of ideas.
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PROFILE Perkins Eastman is an international planning, design, and consulting firm that was founded in New York City in 1981. Today the firm has ten other offices in North America, as well as offices in Shanghai, PRC; Mumbai, India; Dubai, UAE; and Guayaquil, Ecuador. The firm has a professional staff of 1000 consisting of architects, interior designers, planners, urban designers, landscape 32
architects, graphic designers, construction specification writers, construction administrators, economists, environmental analysts, traffic and transportation engineers, and several other professional disciplines. Perkins Eastman is also the parent firm to several affiliated companies that provide specialized complementary capabilities in community planning,
environmental impact analysis, landscape design, environmental graphic design and wayfinding, economic analysis, broadcast media and acoustic design, retail planning, and large-scale mixed-use planning and design. Perkins Eastman has proven skills and experience in 14 major practice areas and has completed innovative awardwinning projects in each. To date the
firm has won more than 450 awards for planning and design excellence and has completed projects in 46 states and over 40 countries. Currently the firm’s projects range from small renovations and additions for our many long-term-relationship clients to large new healthcare and educational campuses, major mixed-use developments, and entire new cities. 33
PRACTICE AREAS Perkins Eastman has 14 specialized Practice Areas. Each Practice Area is led by one or more principals supported by a team of senior staff. This leadership team brings extensive experience to each project and focuses on the issues that lead to success and innovation. 34
HUMAN BY DESIGN design can have a direct, positive impact on
people’s lives. We design places and spaces that put the user at the heart by employing best practices, sustainability, and a thorough understanding of our clients’ missions and operations. Our diverse teams partner with our clients globally to deliver next-generation projects that are uniquely suited to users who will live, work, play, learn, age, and heal within the environments we plan and design.
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Planning: planning, urban design, environmental analysis, real estate consulting, transportation planning URBANOMICS
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Branding, environmental graphics, online media EE&K
Large-scale urban redevelopment, transportation and infrastructure, waterfronts—with a focus on placemaking FORRESTPERKINS
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