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Jackson Hole, Wyoming (PRWEB) October 10, 2013
Ward + Blake Architects of Jackson Hole was named 2013 Firm of the Year by the American Institute of Architects Western Mountain Region (AIA WMR) at its 2013 Honor Awards ceremony, held at the Four Seasons Resort in Teton Village, Wyo., on Friday, October 4. The Firm of the Year award is the highest honor bestowed by the six-state regional chapter of the AIA, which includes Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming, and recognizes long term contributions to the profession. The distinction follows the Jackson, Wyoming, commercial and residential architectural firm Ward + Blake Architects being named Firm of the Year by AIA Wyoming in 2011.
Ward + Blake Architects exemplifies everything we could hope for in the Western Mountain Region Architecture Firm of the Year. The quality of their design and their service within their own community, their outreach beyond the boundaries of their hometown of Jackson, Wyoming; and their service to the profession are exemplary, said Bruce Fallon, AIA, LEED AP, at the event. Fallon was on the jury that selected Ward + Blake for the honor.
An early pioneer in the sustainability movement, they developed and patented EarthWall, a low-tech, seismically stable wall construction method that uses locally-sourced materials. They began experimenting with custom sod roofs in the 1990s. Their list of pro-bono work is extensive in both Wyoming and in Honduras, continued Fallon, adding, The jury was impressed with the exceptional quality of design produced by Ward + Blake Architects, but even more by the contributions to the profession, the community and the next generation by this exceptional firm.
We like to think that we are constantly pushing the envelope in our designs and our approach. That doesnt always come with a pat on the back, so its particularly meaningful as a firm to be acknowledged in this way, said Ward + Blake Principal Tom Ward about receiving the honor on Friday.
We are proud and honored to be selected as Firm of the Year for the Western Mountain Region, agreed Principal Mitch Blake. This recognition marks a true milestone for us as we look toward our twentieth year in business on the horizon. It is an affirmation that we are fully realizing the vision we set out to accomplish those many years ago.
The AIA WMR Firm of the Year award recognizes the continuing collaboration among individuals in a firm who have produced distinguished architecture over a period of at least 10 years, and have made significant contributions to the Institute, the profession and their community, and have transcended their local boundaries in making these contributions. As a whole, the AIA Western Mountain Design and Awards program recognizes excellence in design, planning, and construction of projects located anywhere in the world that are designed by AIA architects registered and licensed in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming.
Since winning the AIA Wyoming Firm of the Year Award in 2011, Ward + Blake Architects has won the 2012 IDA Architect of the Year Award for the Earthwall II Residence and 11 other International Design Awards. Ward + Blake also received recognition in the Best Custom Home category by the Dream Home Awards in 2012 for the EHA Family Trust Residence.
Ward + Blake Architects will be releasing a monograph of their work, "In the Shadows of the Tetons," published by ORO Editions, in the spring of 2014.
Company Information: Ward + Blake Architects was built on a distinctive vision: be provocative in thought, flexible in nature and disciplined in execution. Since 1996, the firm has gained recognition for architecture that is sensitive to its environment and successfully integrated with its surroundings. Ward + Blake creates buildings that are tactile, modern, bio-climatically responsible, honestly expressed, technologically sound and artfully crafted. For additional information visit Ward + Blake online at http://www.wardblakearchitects.com or call 307.733.6867.
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TOWNSEND -- The North Middlesex Regional High School Building Committee voted to allow architects to get estimates on exterior building materials and to pursue additional energy-certification points at a meeting Monday.
The committee discussed the merits of using brick, concrete and metal on the exterior of the building before, ultimately deciding to let the project architects get estimates for the material they think is best-suited to the project's budget and the building's needs.
Project manager Alex Pitkin warned against trying to save money by choosing cheaper materials that will require maintenance. Metal, he said, could be easily dented and would need to be replaced, while brick is more durable.
"There can be a tendency to try to go toward windows that are residential," Pitkin said. "We are an institution, not a residence, and we want the quality that will last 50 years."
Pitkin said the exterior of the building will be in keeping with the area's rural character.
When committee member Sue Lisio said she is more concerned with the functionality of the inside of the building than its outward appearance, Pitkin responded that the outside is also important.
"What happens inside the building can be affected if the outside deteriorates," Pitkin said.
Once the budget is set, the committee could choose to use less expensive materials, but not more expensive ones, Pitkin said, making it wise to budget for the higher-quality materials if the committee thinks it may want to use them.
Committee member Gary Shepherd said he favors brick and concrete over metal.
"I believe that brick and concrete has proven itself over the last 100 years," Shepherd said. "I'd rather see that than metal. We're not building a building that we want to have a long-term maintenance program for."
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MIAMI, Oct. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The first international resort for Kimpton Hotels will open on the Caribbean Island of Grand Cayman in 2016, marking an important milestone both for San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels and for the re-emergence of resort development in the Caribbean. Dart Realty (Cayman) Ltd. has hired San Francisco and Miami-based SB Architects to design the new $170-million hotel, the first development along the island's famous Seven Mile Beach in over a decade and the highest structure on the island to date.
"Our goal is to craft a modern Caribbean aesthetic that sets the tone for future development across Grand Cayman. As the designers of this milestone project, we are mindful of our responsibility to create an authentic design that response to the site, light, views and water, while setting an appropriate tone as the island looks to its future," states Scott Lee, president and principal of SB Architects.
With 262 hotel keys, 62 resort condominiums and three beachfront bungalows, this resort is a significant development that will put Grand Cayman on the map in terms of resort architecture. The hotel will boast no less than five restaurants, including a signature bar and restaurant on the rooftop. The 10-story structures are designed in a contemporary architectural language, with an emphasis on clean lines and simple massing. Angled balconies will capture ocean views and breezes, while myriad details will create an intricate interplay of light and shadow.
As Kimpton Hotels' first resort property, the resort is designed to reflect the playful spirit and welcoming atmosphere of the brand. Landscape design by EDSA and interiors by Powerstrip Studios will help create this distinctive personality. John Doak, an expert in the architecture and history of the Cayman Island, as well as the planning process and local requirements, is an integral member of the design team.
The new Kimpton Grand Cayman Hotel is being developed by Dart Realty (Cayman) Ltd., a subsidiary of Dart Enterprises. The developer of the town of Camana Bay, the residential neighborhood of Salt Creek and the new Kimpton Grand Cayman, Dart Realty is dedicated to promoting the prosperity of the Cayman Islands through thoughtful and sustainable development.
About SB Architects
In over fifty years of continuous design practice, SB Architects has earned a world-wide reputation as a leading designer of hotels and destination resorts, resort residential communities, urban mixed-use and multi-family residential projects. The firm has worked in the Caribbean for several decades, and their portfolio circles the Caribbean basin, from the Turks & Caicos Islands and the Bahamas off the coast of Florida, to the islands of Jamaica, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, to St. Lucia and Barbados and Aruba to the South, and, of course, the Cayman Islands.
Media contact: Heather Hebert, Director of Marketing, SB Architects, 415-673-8990,Email
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Beloit College has selected one of the more celebrated architects in the U.S. to convert an electrical power plant into a recreation center that will showcase sustainable design and revitalize the riverfront.
The college's board of trustees selected Studio Gang Architects of Chicago to transform the century-old power plant, owned by Alliant Energy. The plan calls for a transition of ownership of the electrical Blackhawk Generating Station on the Rock River in Beloit from the Wisconsin utility to the school in 2016.
Studio Gang is known for designs that are pragmatic but cutting edge, elegant without being overly expressive. The studio's process is one that integrates a diverse range of experts, from ecologists to water specialists to artists.
Studio Gang is led by Jeanne Gang, a MacArthur Fellow and FastCompany Master of Design winner. Her work was featured in a solo exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago last fall. Last month, Gang and managing principal Mark Schendel accepted the 2013 National Design Award in Architecture from the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum during a reception at the White House.
Studio Gang's most known project is the undulating, 82-story tower in Chicago, the Aqua Tower.
"The Studio Gang team is very excited to partner with Beloit College," Gang said in a statement. "Together we can transform this historic structure into a new hub for wellness, green power, and great architecture."
Beloit College will need to raise $30 million for the project to move forward and to formalize the sale of the electrical power plant to the college. The funds will be used to acquire the property and restore it.
Beloit College has completed a campuswide study to look at ways that the building might be used, including a 150-seat auditorium and a swimming pool.
One of the more known transformations of a power plant was the reuse of the electrical power plant on the south bank of the River Thames in London into the Tate Modern museum by Herzog & de Meuron architects in 2000. The large turbine hall has become one of the more prestigious locations for artists to create installations in the world.
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TOWNSEND -- The North Middlesex Regional High School Building Committee voted to allow architects to get estimates on exterior building materials and to pursue additional energy-certification points at a meeting Monday.
The committee discussed the merits of using brick, concrete and metal on the exterior of the building before deciding to let the project architects get estimates for the material it thinks is best-suited to the project's budget and the building's needs.
Project manager Alex Pitkin warned against trying to save money by choosing cheaper materials that will require maintenance. Metal, he said, could be easily dented and would need to be replaced, while brick is more durable.
"There can be a tendency to try to go toward windows that are residential," Pitkin said. "We are an institution, not a residence, and we want the quality that will last 50 years."
Pitkin said the exterior of the building will be in keeping with the area's rural character.
When committee member Sue Lisio said she is more concerned with the functionality of the inside of the building than its outward appearance, Pitkin responded that the outside is also important.
"What happens inside the building can be affected if the outside deteriorates," Pitkin said.
Once the budget is set, the committee could choose to use less expensive materials, but not more expensive ones, Pitkin said, making it wise to budget for the higher-quality materials if the committee
Member Gary Shepherd said he favors brick and concrete over metal.
"I believe that brick and concrete has proven itself over the last 100 years," Shepherd said. "I'd rather see that than metal. We're not building a building that we want to have a long-term maintenance program for."
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KUCHING: Architects are urged to think outside the box on how their architectural designs can be merged into the city landscape.
Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk James Chan said with the state constantly developing, architects also ought to change by taking on the challenge to create architectural designs relevant to the state.
I believe that practical and pragmatic Sarawakians want friendly architecture and this includes creating architecture that is friendly to senior citizens and people with disabilities (OKU).
Buildings must meet the needs of the elderly and OKU who are more physically limited and this must be taken into consideration, he said when launching World Architecture Day (WAD) 3.0 at Tun Jugah Shopping Mall here yesterday. In addition, Chan also advised architects to develop and promote ideas on buildings that are friendly to the environment.
Air-conditioning in buildings are major consumers of energy and if architects design buildings that are energy efficient so that the same degree of air-conditioned comfort can be provided with less energy consumption, this can make a difference to our environment, he said.
Meanwhile, Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia Sarawak Chapter (PAMSC) deputy chairman Mike Boon said this years WAD organised by PAMSC comprised three events namely the WAD
T-Shirt Design Competition, WAD Urban Installation Competition and an exhibition showcasing architecture installations from shortlisted participants.
The events are planned to promote good architecture, raise public awareness about architecture and to create a platform for discourse amongst architects and students of architecture, he remarked.
Boon and Chan later presented prizes to winners of WAD T-Shirt Design Competition and WAD Urban Installation Competition Sara Wee and Cika Ai respectively.