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Gehry Partners references icebergs and Hollywood for Warner Bros building

Deezen

On the south end of the building's sloping site, the curtain wall is designed to minimise noise from the motorway while providing visual interest for drivers. Warner Bros contracted international architecture studio NBBJ for the interior fit-outs. These are complete with paths that meander through groves of mature trees and shrubs.

Building 135
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Meet the Team: Who Works with an Architect on a Design Project?

DesignScape Architects

From building contractors, civil engineers, and even interior designers — we’re here to help you find out exactly who works with an architect. Whether behind the scenes or on-site to supervise construction projects, your architect needs to know how to manage both people and good design.

Project 52
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Behavioral Health Teaching Facility by SRG

aasarchitecture

The siting integrates the new building into campus by providing active ground level public amenities including indoor and outdoor dining, conference rooms, and state-of the art neuromodulation services. Site Plan. Image © SRG. Image © SRG. Image © SRG. Image © SRG. Image © SRG. Image © SRG. Image © SRG. Room Stacking.

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ikon.5 architects Design Museum and Visit Center National Purple Heart Hall of Honor

Architizer

The Hall of Honor is templar in its siting on the embankment of the historic cantonment where General George Washington first established the medal during the American Revolution. In this way, the project appropriately expresses its mission of recognition on this site. Tattoni, FAIA – Design Principal at ikon.5 © Jeffrey Totaro.

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Dreyfuss + Blackford Rehabilitate the 1950s SMUD Headquarters Building

Architizer

The SMUD Headquarters building and site is on the National Register of Historic Places and the rehabilitation was designed to be certified LEED Gold. Contractor Roebbelen Contracting, Inc. 600 Q Street, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA 95811 Ron Migliori, PE; (916) 443-0303; rmigliori@bbse.com Civil Engineer Morton & Pitalo, Inc.

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Pier and Beam Foundations - KHouse Progress | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

The soil in my area of practice tends to be expansive because it contains a healthy dose of clay, which expands and contracts as moisture enters the equation. Remove water due to hot and dry conditions, and the soil contracts. We even met the owner on site and walked the concrete pour with him and explained what was happening.

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The Role of Architects in Construction Projects

Santa Cruz Architect

Meetings and discussions with different team members and engineering professionals take place before the design approval. Some topics that must be discussed during those meetings are client requirements, expected budget, site characteristics, safety and local planning regulations. Main Differences Between an Architect and an Engineer.