Row New York has announced the designs for its new boathouse, located in Sherman Creek Park on the Harlem River in New York City. Founded on the belief that the skills learned in rowing are essential to the development of well-rounded individuals, Row New York offers a competitive rowing and academic success program to students from underserved communities throughout New York City. Located on the banks of the Harlem River, the proposed boathouse seeks to expand Row New York’s free and low-cost programs that teach young people in under-resourced communities the sport of competitive rowing, while also assisting them with their education to prepare them for higher education and a path to college. Through the discipline and rigor of sport, the project seeks to transform the lives of people in the local community, giving young people a sense of self-confidence and purpose, inspiring them to achieve their full potential. The expansion will enable Row New York to substantially increase its reach, accommodating up to five times as many students, including those with physical and cognitive disabilities and bringing all its activities under one roof for the first time.
The new West End branch of the DC Public Library (Library) is a 20,100 SF, LEED Gold-designed community-gathering space. This project is the first of its kind for the Library: a joint public-private venture for developing the library space within a tenant space shell rather than a stand-alone building. Creating an environment that was seamlessly integrated and harmonized with the base building design, while celebrating the Library's forward-thinking approach to its facilities’ design and multitude of programmatic offerings and services for the community, was the main focus of the joint effort between the Library, EastBanc, Inc., and the design team.
The Lencioni Construction Company’s newly acquired office building with its warehouse identity and retro architectural elements offered a strong potential to explore the dialectic between a rugged industrial shell and a sensitive modern intervention. The father and son team aspired to create an interior remodel that speaks to the high-end residential work that the company is reputed for. Their passion and direct engagement with the architects has resulted in the successful rejuvenation, yet honest interpretation of an old building with great bones.
Since 2008, Portland Playhouse had been operating out of a historic, 1904-era church in the King neighborhood of Portland, making-do with sofa seating and make-shift solutions in a building long-in-need of updates. Opportunity arose in 2012 when the city officially granted use of the structure as a theater. With a secure home in hand, the Playhouse undertook a plan to transform the outdated building into a fully dedicated theater. SERA partnered with the Playhouse on a multi-phased project that identified programmatic requirements, functional needs, aesthetic preferences, and growth strategies for the organization. The results of that planning included a substantial renovation of the existing building, the addition of a 1,200-square-foot dedicated rehearsal and community space, and concept design for an outdoor component to be added at a later date.
Jamie Drake and Caleb Anderson, co-founders of globally renowned design firm, Drake/Anderson were enlisted to oversee the complete renovation of a striking glass house in Columbia County, New York. Built in 2007 by Columbia University Professor and architect, Michael Bell, the 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home was inspired by significant mid-century architecture such as Philip Johnson’s Glass House and Mies van der Rohe’s Farnsworth house.
The Roosevelt Hotel, now rebranded as Hotel Theodore, is an historic 20-story building iconic to the downtown Seattle cityscape. Cushing Terrell teamed with interior design consultants Susan Marinello Interiors and David Hill Design to renovate the hotel lobby, first-floor coffee shop, meeting rooms, two-story interior atrium, and the exterior façade. The project also included the addition of an upscale restaurant and bar called Rider, which nods to local industry with an open fish counter and features an open-air grill for an elevated, multi-sensory dining experience. Faux skylights mimic natural light levels, foregrounding the building’s natural environment to its visitors, while an exterior walk-up to the coffee shop invites urban pedestrians inside. The design is inspired by Seattle’s long tradition of “makers, builders, and doers,” incorporating materials that reflect a refined, handmade aesthetic to complement the historic and distinctive Art Deco styling of the existing hotel.
This 91,050-square-foot project transformed a tired ‘90s tilt-up building into a modern and inspiring workplace. The goal was to take an office packed with a warren of cubicles and transform it into a high-performance, contemporary office building which would set a precedent for future campus renovations and help attract and retain Silicon Valley talent. Photovoltaic panels now power 100% of the office spaces, while new roofing, insulation, and a new building skin have vastly improved the building’s energy performance.
Roosevelt High School is a diverse, historically rich campus located in the St. Johns neighborhood of North Portland. Home to approximately 1,700 students, the project was constructed in three phases and was planned and constructed while students remained on campus. The revitalized 17-acre campus consists of the original 1921 brick masonry structure, a 1930s auditorium, and three new additions. The project scope included 95,985-square-feet of building rehabilitation, 138,956-square-feet of new construction, and removal of 97,550-square-feet of outmoded structures.
Pahranagat (pran-uh-get) National Wildlife Refuge inspires awe with its lush green meadows, blue lakes, and abundant wildlife. Situated on the Pacific Flyway, thousands of waterfowl blanket the lakes and marshes during spring and fall migrations. Amidst this natural splendor rests the 5,000-square-foot Visitor Center. Situated on a four-acre site, the Center—designed to achieve Net Zero Energy—includes an exhibition space, lobby and reception area, multipurpose room, staff offices, and public restrooms. Exterior elements include parking for buses/RVs, cars, and staff vehicles. Native landscaping and thoughtful preservation measures authentically blend together the building and landscape. An outdoor amphitheater and trail system with interpretive installations guide visitors through the cultural and historic significance of the valley.
The Linda Pace Foundation announced today the new naming of its contemporary art center, Ruby City, as well as the rollout of a new graphic identity and website. The new identity, keyed to Linda Pace’s vision and Sir David Adjaye’s design, emphasizes the San Antonio experience, while the website will function as a resource for Ruby City’s development and programming as well as Linda Pace Foundation’s collection. Previously associated solely with the Sir David Adjaye-designed building, Ruby City will now denote the overall institution, comprising of Chris Park and the auxiliary exhibition space, Studio, formerly known as CHRISpark and SPACE. The Linda Pace Foundation will continue to operate as the owner and steward of Pace’s collection.
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