5/2/2013 - West Side Leader

The Awards Program recognizes the quality of work produced by firms and individuals in the Akron Chapter. An eight-member jury comprised of fellow design, community and industry members reviewed more than 50 qualified entries.

TC Architects, located in West Akron, was recognized for its redesign of the resident quarters for Akron General Health Systems main campus hospital, transforming it into a retreat for the doctors with triple the locker capacity, an eating area, TV lounge and more areas for computer access within the same square footage, shown below.

Deanne Frank, an employee of TC Architects, also was recognized for her senior capstone project. The University of Cincinnati capstone experience is designed to demonstrate excellence in architectural design strategies and applied skills. Franks project was one of two that received student awards out of 16 entries.

Pictured above at the award presentation are AIA Akron Chapter President Don Rife, of The Ruhlin Co., of Sharon Center; Jeff Dolly, of Akron General; Rebecca Yakovic, of TC Architects; and Joe Plavecski, of Akron General.

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An online campaign to have the work of architect Denise Scott Brown recognized by the Pritzker Architecture Prize committee has shed light on the ongoing struggles of women in architecture. Women must push themselves to 'lean in' more to fight internal and external obstacles.

Women make up almost half the graduating architecture classes, but only 17 percent of architecture-firm leadership. Even as women have made great strides in the field over the last several decades, that disconnect hasnt gone away.

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So a few weeks ago, Harvard architecture students Caroline James and Arielle Assouline-Lichten launched a campaign on Change.org, an online petition platform, which has garnered more than 11,300 signatures. Some of the worlds premier architects have signed it including Rem Koolhaas, Jacques Herzog, and Pierre de Meuron.

These signers are petitioning the Pritzker Architecture Prize committee to formally and equally recognize the work of Denise Scott Brown in the 1991 award given exclusively to her male collaborator Robert Venturi. Now in its sixth week, their campaign continues to gain signatures including from Mr. Venturi and nine other Pritzker prize winners and media attention.

More important, the campaign has raised questions about the challenges facing female architectural designers today and how talented women can face them down.

Why would two young female architects take up Ms. Browns cause 22 years after the fact? I am inadvertently responsible for setting into motion the events that led to this petition. But I hesitated to write this article because my contribution did not come from a moment of insight or inspired action; it came from a moment of desperation and self-doubt.

A few weeks ago, as a student at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, I came to campus distressed and deflated. I had been working hard on an application for a prestigious fellowship that was due later that day, but was convinced that my proposal wasn't good enough. I felt naive and that my work was that of an amateur.

Looking for absolution and emotional permission to give up, I turned to a classmate, Caroline James. Instead of the kind shoulder I sought, she gave me a challenge and asked, Have you ever heard of leaning in?

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WASHINGTON, May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- FOX Architects, an expert in commercial office design, today announced it is celebrating the firm's ten year anniversary as the nation's capital award-winning architecture and interior design firm of choice. Principals and subject matter expert trailblazers includes: Robert Fox, AIA, IIDA, LEED AP, Sabret Flocos, IIDA, LEED AP, Jim Allegro, AIA, IIDA, LEED AP, Andy Yeh, LEED AP and J.P. Spickler, AIA, LEED AP who lead the firm on the principle that the built environment is a business performance tool.

This milestone comes on the heels of receiving two prestigious awards from the International Interior Design Association's Mid-Atlantic Chapter in April. During the 2013 Design Awards program, FOX was recognized for their CQ Roll Call and Sapient projects. These achievements further reflect FOX's philosophy that the built environment enhances corporate vision and brand while inspiring teams to achieve their business goals. In addition, the firm recently designed and implemented an innovative new workplace for their Virginia office to further support the firm's long term strategic goals.

This ten year anniversary marks a decade of growth, industry achievement and lasting influence on the Washington metropolitan area in its architecture and commercial interiors landscape. Bob Fox, Principal of FOX Architects, shared his enthusiasm about this milestone explaining, "FOX Architects believes in its people, and without them, none of this success would be possible. They contribute in creating a distinguished culture, process and approach to design that differentiates FOX as a firm. We are looking forward to celebrating the next ten years with our talented team, existing and future clients, the community and we anticipate continued success and growth."

About FOX Architects, LLC

Ranked among the Largest Design Firms in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area by the Washington Business Journal, FOX Architects is a fully integrated firm of architects, interior designers, and graphic designers with offices in Washington, D.C. and Virginia. Our portfolio highlights our expertise in commercial office design and architecture at the local and national level. Our multi-disciplined design approach seamlessly incorporates both our base building architecture and interior design capabilities. For more information, visit http://www.fox-architects.comand follow us on Twitter @FOXArchitects.

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By BRAVETTA HASSELL World Scene Writer on Apr 30, 2013, at 2:21 AMUpdated on 4/30/13 at 6:30 AM

A home in Bixby includes a fire pit as part of its outdoor renovations. Fire pit/fireplace is the top-ranked design element in a survey about popular outdoor-living features. MATT BARNARD / Tulsa World file

As part of the 2013 Residential Landscape Architecture Trends survey, the American Society of Landscape Architects asked landscape architects who specialize in design to rate the expected popularity of a variety of residential outdoor design elements this year.

Among the results, 94.5 percent of respondents ranked outdoor living spaces, defined as kitchens and entertainment spaces, as somewhat or very popular, tying with gardens and landscaped spaces at 94.4 percent.

Across all categories, 97 percent of landscape architects reported fire pits and fireplaces as somewhat or very in-demand for 2013, followed by grills, seating and dining areas, and lighting.

"In this uncertain economy, homeowners want to get more enjoyment out of their yards," said ASLA Executive Vice President and CEO Nancy Somerville. "They want attractive outdoor spaces that are both easy to take care of and sustainable."

It's a trend Kevin Randol, owner of Randol's Complete Outdoor Living, has been seeing for the past four to five years.

"More hardscaping, less landscaping."

In addition to outdoor kitchens, fire pits and fireplaces, water features are extremely popular - especially waterfalls.

This mirrors the broader trend, in which more than 90 percent of respondents forecast decorative water elements to be in high demand this year.

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James T. Moyer, a principal of SAS Architects & Planners (http://www.sasarch.com), has completed the City of Chicago Department of Buildings self-certification permit training program. Completing the training allows Moyer to expedite the building permit process for many of the firms Chicago projects by certifying that permit drawings comply with the Chicago Building Code.

Certification gives us, as architects of record, responsibility for code compliance. This streamlines and simplifies the building permit process for the firm and our clients who have endured long waits for plan reviews in Chicago, he explained.

Moyer joined SAS which specializes in senior living, healthcare and commercial use projects in 1996. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Architecture, is a member of the American Institute of Architects, and is a LEED AP (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Accredited Professional).

About SAS Architects & Planners Based in Northbrook, Ill., SAS Architects & Planners provides a wide range of professional services ranging from project development through implementation and post-occupancy support for the healthcare, senior living and commercial sectors. Founded in 1954, it remains committed to translating client goals into functional building environments that are thoughtfully designed, environmentally friendly, and technologically advanced. Past and present clients include: Allstate Insurance Co., CJE Senior Life, LaSalle Group, NuCare Service Corp., Providence Life Services, Senior Lifestyle Corp., and YAM Management. For more information, visit http://www.sasarch.com.

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Henning Larsen Architects will design a new multi-use complex in Denmark encompassing Microsofts Danish headquarters, student residences, and retail space. Located in Kongens Lyngby, just north of Copenhagen, the development aims to position the city as a hub of knowledge and creativity. The project reflects an interesting urban development strategy, mayor Sren P. Rasmussen says. Knowledge-intensive businesses are connected to urban life and the local study community. In addition, the building will provide a welcoming, dynamic urban space where city center and green areas meet.

Microsoft, which will consolidate offices for its 900 employees in the country, seeks to create the workplace of the future supported by a flexible layout and state-of-the-art technologies. The citizens can use our open caf and technology area, students can use our allocated study area, and we will regularly host different events that will connect us even closer to the local area and Denmark, Niels Soelberg, CEO of Microsoft Denmark says.

The 430,000-square-foot building is expected to break ground later this year.

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You forget about intimidation when participating in the male-dominated construction end of architecture. It's about proving your competency.

By Nicole Mulvaney FOR THE TIMES

The 2009 recession sent hundreds of U.S. businesses into bankruptcy and millions of workers onto the unemployment rolls, but one Princeton architectural firm weathered the economic slump and has emerged stronger than ever.

I think that the experience of the downturn has made us both more resilient and creative in our approach to obtaining work, said Moira McClintock, managing partner in the firm, Ford 3 Architects.

We were also fortunate to have a focus on preservation and adaptive re-use projects, she said, noting recent preservation projects at Princeton and Rutgers universities and at the University of Pennsylvania.

Ford 3, which is marking its 10th anniversary this year, had its best year in 2008, when it began to establish itself among the businesses, high-end shops, restaurants and boutiques along Nassau Street in Princeton. But everything changed at the end of that year with the start of the recession.

Projects went on hold, there was little new work to pursue and what there was was of a much smaller scale, recalled McClintock. Ford 3 attempted to hold onto staff as long as possible by reducing hours and partner compensation but it had to let some employees go.

But some long-term clients enabled the business to stay afloat during that period and work its way back to the size it had prior to the recession, she said.

Given the significant costs associated with new architectural development, there has been an increased interest in re-use and restoration of existing buildings to modern standards of sustainability an area of expertise for Ford 3.

Ford 3 Architects sprouted from Ford Farewell Mills & Gatsch Architects in Princeton, the firm that brought its partners together.

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