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Spec buildings have increasingly become the answer to commercial clients' pandemic growing pains

Archinect

“Historically, spec buildings have been risky, but in a market environment like we are in now, where there is a race to get goods to people faster and to manufacture more things, the flexibility of the spec space becomes an asset, not a liability.”

Clients 219
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Hello Wood creates airplane-inspired tiny home for an ambitious 12-year-old client

Archinect

The project was initiated by an undaunted 12-year-old client named Lujzi, who dreamed of a playhouse she could retreat to with her friends. The project was initiated by an undaunted 12-year-old client named Lujzi, who dreamed of a playhouse she could retreat to with her friends. ” Image credit: Zsu.

Clients 299
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WRNS Studio makes space for both high-profile clients and sensitive civic work

The Architect's Newsletter

The bicoastal firm The post WRNS Studio makes space for both high-profile clients and sensitive civic work appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper. WRNS Studio, a 145-person office with locations in San Francisco, Honolulu, New York, and Seattle, is a thought leader when it comes to adaptive reuse and sustainability.

Clients 102
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Company that projects life-size plans for client walkthroughs is coming to the U.S.

Archinect

Lifesize Plans , headquartered in Australia, describes itself as "the world’s first patented projection system allowing clients to walkthrough their building project in life-size before construction begins.". A company that projects architectural plans at a 1:1 scale is planning to expand its operations to the United States.

Client 211
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Sustainable Architecture: Design Green with the Client in Mind

Speaker: Pedro Clarke – Principal Architect at A+ Architecture, In Loco Program Director

Clients may not see sustainability as a priority out of fear of operational costs and quality. While these are legitimate concerns, it is our responsibility as architects to listen and foster a collaborative culture that answers client issues while also reducing our carbon footprint. How to build a collaborative dialogue with clients.

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501 Creative Office by It-makes

Archinect

A renovation to an existing 2-story retail and office building on La Cienega Blvd. Although the building is located in a highly desirable neighborhood, the building sits largely vacant, with small dark, office spaces on the second floor. It is planned to be converted to a single tenant on each floor.

IT 130
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Sheppard Medical Building by Mehdi Marzyari Architects

Archinect

Designed according to “Human Centric” principles, the architecture reflects the ambitions of the clients, creating a salutogenic, holistic centre for wellness. The project is a two-storey, 7000 SF medical office building with rear surface parking on Sheppard Avenue East in North York, Toronto.

Building 205