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

DesignScape Architects

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. Architectural and engineering companies often work together in a variety of areas, but three engineers that commonly work with architects include: 1.

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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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Grenfell Tower in West London: Fire Inquiry

e-architect

He underlined that the disaster was caused by individual private companies and government, with “total” building failure and “widespread” systematic failings. • The Government cannot fragment and cut away at public services and yet expect them to shoulder ever greater responsibilities. . • Government knowledge of cladding risks.

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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.

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The Role of Architects in Construction Projects

Santa Cruz Architect

Architects are in charge of design and project planning, and they are also responsible for the visual appearance of buildings and structures. The term “architect” refers only to individuals who are registered with a local governing body. Several meetings may take place until both parties are satisfied with the conceptual design.

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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.

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

Matt Fajkus Architecture

While it’s best to hire an engineer when doing any type of construction, they are not always necessary. Before starting any new project, it’s important to check with your local governing body to see which types of submittals are necessary to obtain permits and which types of people need to certify those submittals.