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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. 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.

Project 52
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Insights: What do different engineers do, and when do I hire one?

Matt Fajkus Architecture

Preface by Matt Fajkus: There is a saying that goes something like this, “Engineers have to know everything about one thing, and architects have to know a little about everything.” This includes coordinating with all consultants – especially engineers, who bring great value and technical expertise to any given project.

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Henning Larsen creates gridded facade for Minneapolis Public Service Building

Deezen

Global firm Henning Larsen Architects prioritised openness and connectivity to create a Minnesota government building that is part of a "new coalition of civic architecture across the United States". The Minneapolis Public Service Building sits within the city's Government District in the downtown area, right next to bus and light rail stops.

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Taipei Performing Arts Center by OMA officially opens in Taiwan

Deezen

It was commissioned by Taipei City Government to support local performing arts groups. Structure, MEP, building physics, fire engineer: Arup. Structural engineer: Evergreen Consulting Engineering Inc. Services engineer: Heng Kai Inc, IS Leng and Associates Engineers. Landscape consultant: CNHW.

Art 105
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Rem Koolhaas designs Taipei Performing Arts Center to "contribute to the history of the theatre"

Deezen

Commissioned by the Taipei City Government in 2009, the 59,000-square-metre cultural landmark has a distinctive form with three auditoriums protruding from a central cuboid volume. Structure, MEP, building physics, fire engineer: Arup. Structural engineer: Evergreen Consulting Engineering Inc.

Art 145
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The high cost of low maintenance

BD+C

This article will identify the primary causes of engineering failures, define proactive versus reactive maintenance, recognize the reasons for deferred maintenance, and identify the financial and safety risks related to deferred maintenance. The longer maintenance is deferred, the more the structure deteriorates.

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Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth HQ, Calgary, Alberta

e-architect

Projected to be completed by March 2024, the youth centre represents a built solution of accessibility, safety, cultural relevance, and efficiency through a collaborative design process with Lemay.