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The Tarbut V’Torah (TVT) Community Day School in Irvine, California is a private K-12 facility that “reflects 21st century learning concepts,” the architects at LPA describe. The buildings focus on a student-centric design that encourages collaborative spaces configured around the school’s existing courtyard. Continue reading Read More
The Quad student residences at York University is a recently completed student housing community. The project, which consists of two mid-rise buildings, sits on the south side of Pond Road, east of Sentinel Road. The Quad was designed to meet a distinct need for student housing, the university historically has fewer on-campus options given its enrollment. Additionally, the surrounding area features an abundance of industrial and commercial properties, making off-campus housing difficult as well. Continue reading Read More
The new Central Library in Calgary was a collaborative project with architecture firms Snøhetta and DIALOG. As the architects at Snøhetta explain, “Calgary Public Library is one of the most actively used library systems in North America, where more than half of its residents are active cardholders, and accordingly, the new main branch was created for and inspired by its diverse inhabitants.” Continue reading Read More
108 Chambers is a 10-story mixed-use residential building in Tribeca. By Greystone Development, and designed by Woods Bagot, the building features multiple condominium floors with ground-level retail. The exterior immediately grabs attention with a series of angular protruding bronzed aluminum panels. The building serves as a great contrasting element to the surrounding more traditional New York City facades. Continue reading Read More
Buyaka is a colossal complex, constructed in Istanbul by Dilekci Architects (DDA). Featuring four multi-story facades, one shopping center and one sports arena, the complex attempts to provide a different approach to mixed-use development. One obvious difference is the shopping center’s very modern façade. Continue reading Read More