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Hodson Dining Commons Atrium (2004), Taylor University

Buildings and Grounds of Taylor University

The program for the 2004 Hodson Dining Commons Atrium dedication.

Kesler Student Activities Center (2004), Taylor University

Buildings and Grounds of Taylor University

The program for the 2004 Kesler Student Activities Center dedication.

2004 - The Ninth Annual Symposium Of Student Scholars

Symposium of Student Scholars Program Books

The full program book from the Ninth Annual Symposium of Student Scholars, held on April 16, 2004. Includes abstracts from the presentations and posters.

Pittsburgh Community, Chad Carlson, Sylvia Cleveland, Laura Drummond, Terri Gillett, Jason Hall, Sania Hanafi, Heather Lucas, Penny Luck, Bourke Reeve, Sharman Southall

Heritage Preservation Projects

This piece was created to preserve the neighborhood known as Pittsburgh, located south of Mechanicsville. This traditionally African-American neighborhood is bordered by railroad tracks. This resource includes a large map as well as various smaller maps, photographs, and primary sources on the area.

Edra 35: Bibliography Of Books On Display, Kathleen Demsky

Bibliographies

edra 35 | Design with Spirit | Albuquerque, NM

Bryn Mawr College Campus Heritage Preservation Initiative, Andropogon Associates

Reports and Plans

Funded through a grant from the J. Paul Getty Foundation, Andropogon Associates and George Thomas Associates worked with Bryn Mawr College to evaluate the historic fabric of the college and its evolution; investigate campus development patterns; and develop strategies for using, preserving, and enhancing historical resources.

During spring 2002, a group of Bryn Mawr College staff, faculty and consultants came together to design a project that would assist the College in preserving the historic fabric of its campus. This group worked to secure a grant from the J. Paul Getty Foundation for the purpose of studying the processes leading to …

Bruce Abbey Drawings And Paintings 1965- 2000, Bruce J. Abbey

Books

Bruce Abbey Drawings and paintings 1965- 2000

Seattle Central Library, Rem Koolhaas, Office Of Metroplitan Architecture, Lmn Architects

Building Case Studies

Material of interest: Glass

Material used: OKATECH with expanded metal mesh.

Properties of material: Insulating glass with metal interlayer

The Providence River Relocation Project, Architecture Department, Bruner Foundation

Rudy Bruner Award | 30 Years of Urban Excellence

The Providence River Relocation project in Rhode Island’s capital city redirected rivers, overhauled transit infrastructure, and created a new riverfront downtown. Thirty years in the making, the relocation of the Woonasquatucket and Moshassuck rivers, construction of a new rail station, highway interchanges, and twelve bridges restored historical links among Providence’s Capital Center, College Hill, and downtown. The project improved traffic flow in and through downtown and added pedestrian-friendly spaces, including 1.5 miles of river walks, along with a new urban park including a restaurant, amphitheater, fountain, and boat landing.

Redirecting the rivers created new, marketable commercial land without demolishing …

Insites, 2004, Utah State University

inSites

Magazine of the Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning

Utrecht Library, Wiel Arets Architects

Building Case Studies

No abstract provided.

Sgae Headquarters, Ensamble Studio

Building Case Studies

Irregular ashlar's strips of various sizes and shapes organized to sit and lean against one another. Connected together at points with rebar. Represents the historica materials of the city.

Montreaux Parking Garage, Luscher Architects

Building Case Studies

An elastic, fire retardant, membrane is used to span over the garage. The elastic structure is meant to bend and flex depending on air pressure, and other conditions of the elements.

Alberici Corporate Headquarters, Mackey Mitchell Associates

Building Case Studies

Material of interest: Plywood.

Properties of material: Made from 100% rapidly renewable bamboo, this plywood can be cut and sanded using conventional woodworking equipment and offers excellent dimensional stability. It can also be glued or mechanically fastened using the same materials and fasteners commonly used with wood. (Note: building is LEED Platinum.)

La Defense, Un Studio

Building Case Studies

Material of interest: Color radiant film.

Material used: 3m Radiant Light Film. Available with or without adhesive and in different color shifts. Material is shipped out of Indiana or Ohio

Properties of material: Film changes color depending on the time of day and angle of incidence