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KAAN Architecten completes the Visitor Center at the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten

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Guided by the landscape setting and the monumental atmosphere of the site, the building complements the serenity of this vast memorial. This intervention does not detract from the monumental features, but architecturally complements the cemetery landscape with style and dignity. Source by KAAN Architecten.

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Salem Public Library Renovation by Hacker

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Photo © Lara Swimmer After 50 years, the building was in need of seismic upgrades, accessibility improvements and life-safety updates. The 96,000-square-foot concrete structure was originally designed by in 1970 by San Francisco architect George Rockrise with Salem architect of record Donald Richardson and built in 1972.

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Rose Apartments by Brooks + Scarpa

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For people living around the courtyard, the space provides a sense of safety and privacy; the courtyard is a quasi-public space that mediates between the home and the street. More than any other multi-dwelling housing, courtyard apartments, “make you feel like you belong to a place.” The courtyard is only one aspect of a successful design.

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Century 21 rehabilitation by TEF Design

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Location: San Jose, California, USA Arcitect: TEF Design Design Team: Andrew Wolfram, Paul Leveriza, OJ Monegas, Amy Stock Project Manager: Stan Vinokur Landscape: GLS Landscape | Architecture Civil Engineer: BKF Engineers Structural Engineer: Ryan Joyce Structural Design Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer: PAE Electrical/Telecom Engineer: (..)

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Blacktown Animal Rehoming Centre by Sam Crawford Architects

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This layout minimises attention fatigue, acoustic discomfort and supports staff safety. Photo © Brett Boardman The facility sits lightly in an extensive landscaped area, with drought tolerant, shade-giving and low maintenance planting promoting habitation of the very bird species that are the subject of the integrated art.

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Meet the Team: Who Works with an Architect on a Design Project?

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From building contractors, civil engineers, and even interior designers — we’re here to help you find out exactly who works with an architect. With in-depth building codes knowledge and detailed calculations, your team of engineers can determine if your building is strong enough to uphold all relevant standards.

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Blacktown Animal Rehoming Centre, Sydney, NSW

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“The centre is arranged into six buildings, ‘fingers’, read as elongated rural sheds, that reach out to engage with the landscape. The long finger-like design allows the animals to have a direct connection to the surrounding landscape, increasing their interaction with nature and people.