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Category: October/November2017

LMN Architects celebrates opening of the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center

LMN Architects celebrates opening of the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center

Posted by | Nov 28, 2017 | 0 |

The Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center (PAEC) puts cultural arts at the heart of urban vitality, establishing a core identity and focal point for a rapidly growing, richly diverse community. This multi-functional 46,013-square-foot center and adjacent civic park are positioned to catalyze ongoing development and investment in the city for years to come, ensuring Federal Way’s vibrant future in the region.

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SBID International Design Awards 2017 winners revealed

SBID International Design Awards 2017 winners revealed

Posted by | Nov 28, 2017 | 0 |

The highly anticipated winners of the SBID International Design Awards 2017 were revealed October 27, 2017, at a dazzling ceremony at the home of the awards, the prestigious Dorchester hotel in London’s Mayfair. The competition this year was as impressive as ever, with some of the world’s best known hotel chains, retail, technology and automotive brands in the shortlist of finalists. The winners equally represent 4 continents worldwide with winning projects from the UAE, USA, Hong Kong, Egypt and more.

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Siegel & Strain Architects’ New Space Fosters Collaboration

Siegel & Strain Architects’ New Space Fosters Collaboration

Posted by | Nov 27, 2017 | 0 |

Siegel & Strain Architects’ search for new office space was labeled “Under One Roof” because the firm had accommodated its growth in two office spaces for some time. The new light-filled studio, at 6201 Doyle Street in Emeryville, is just two blocks from their previous home and comfortably accommodates the whole team in one place. Being together is an essential ingredient in the team’s collaborative process and office culture.

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KTGY-Designed Perch, a new transit-oriented urban village in Dublin, Calif.

KTGY-Designed Perch, a new transit-oriented urban village in Dublin, Calif.

Posted by | Nov 24, 2017 | 0 |

Perch is one of the first modern-style housing developments in the city of Dublin, according to Williams. “The exterior is detailed in a sleek contemporary fashion with bold accents of glass, color and metal,” noted Williams. “We also worked closely with architectural color consultant Michelle Bridges to bring something fresh to the marketplace.”

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IWBI™ and Bre Collaborate on Multiple Levels to Advance Human Health Through Better Buildings

Posted by | Nov 22, 2017 | 0 |

“Our relationship with BRE is in evidence across several categories,” said IWBI Chairman and CEO Rick Fedrizzi. “We’re proud of the pioneering work we’ve done by developing a crosswalk between the WELL Building Standard™ (WELL™) and BREEAM, simplifying for the market opportunities to use these two leading building standards in tandem to achieve both sustainability and human health goals.

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History Wins: Partners in Preservation Awards $2 Million in Grants for Main Street Projects

History Wins: Partners in Preservation Awards $2 Million in Grants for Main Street Projects

Posted by | Nov 22, 2017 | 0 |

American Express (NYSE:AXP), The National Trust for Historic Preservation and Main Street America announced November 2, the winners of the Partners in Preservation: Main Streets. The 11 winning historic sites, determined by popular vote, will receive a total of $1.5 million in grants to fund their respective preservation projects. An additional $500,000 in grants was provided to the nonprofit partners of the 25 main street communities that participated in the program at the outset of the campaign to help raise awareness about their preservation needs.

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New Learning Center Design Receives Project of Distinction Award

New Learning Center Design Receives Project of Distinction Award

Posted by | Nov 21, 2017 | 0 |

Roosevelt High School’s curriculum is based on a “healthy mind, healthy body” model, which combines exercise with focused classroom instruction to improve student achievement. The school has a full-size gymnasium and large exercise facility. Building relationships between staff and students is also an integral piece of Roosevelt’s program, and students and teachers gather at the start of each day for breakfast and small group discussions in Roosevelt’s new amphitheater-style student commons.

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Benjamin Moore reveals “Caliente AF-290” as its Color of the Year 2018

Benjamin Moore reveals “Caliente AF-290” as its Color of the Year 2018

Posted by | Nov 21, 2017 | 0 |

The Benjamin Moore Color & Design team annually forecasts color trends following a year-long research journey to 30 cities across 12 countries, traveling nearly 100,000 miles. The team of seven Color & Design experts attended more than 20 industry shows capturing more than 42,200 photos that illustrate points of inspiration from the arts, design, architecture, pop culture, fashion, home furnishings, and more. Their collective findings demonstrated an emergence of red hues, embodying the change, strength, confidence and vitality that permeates cultural movements around the world.

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Cradle to Cradle Certified products

The Cradle to Cradle program certifies products based on five quality categories—material health, material reutilization, renewable energy and carbon management, water stewardship, and social fairness. Click here to see a list of building supply & materials, as well as other products, that are Cradle to Cradle certified.

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