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Kaan Architecten adds "monumental" visitor centre to second world war cemetery

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Kaan Architecten has created a visitor centre at the Netherlands American Cemetery In 2017, Kaan Architecten was commissioned by the American Battle Monuments Commission to add a visitor centre to the landscaped site, providing a small display space and an auditorium.

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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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Brooks + Scarpa completes All Electric “Net Zero” Affordable Housing in Santa Monica, CA

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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. LEED Consultant: Alternate Energy Systems Contractor: United Building Corporation Area: 52,200 sq. 4850 sqm), 49 units (0.57 acres) 86du/acre.

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Morphosis completes terracotta-clad Orange County Museum of Art

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General contractor: Clark Construction Group. Structural engineer: John A. MEP engineer & sustainability: Buro Happold. Civil engineer: KPFF. Fire life safety engineers: Simpons Gumpertz & Heger. Landscape architecture: OJB Landscape Architecture. Martin & Associates.

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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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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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Gensler tucks arena under a wooden canopy in Austin

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Set to receive a LEED Gold certification this fall, the project also boasts the preservation and replanting of heritage trees that embed the urban project within the university’s campus and the Texas landscape. Structural engineer: Martinez Moore Engineers. General contractor: AECOM Hunt. Landscape architect: OJB.