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    Architects OMA reinvent the art museum in Buffalo – The Globe and Mail

    - January 5, 2024 by Mr HomeBuilder

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    The new renovation of Buffalos AKG one of the best art museums in North America is a fine example of creative architecture for public space. In the courtyard, light filters through a lattice of white steel, and triangular mirrors that reflect a pale marble floor.Handout

    The sun filtered down through a lattice of white steel, dancing through triangular mirrors that reflected a pale marble floor. I was in the courtyard of the Buffalo AKG Art Museum in upstate New York, standing under a work of art that serves as both a roof and part of the gallerys collection.

    Common Sky by artist Olafur Eliasson and architect Sebastian Behmann is one of the most surprising bits of the new museum, formerly the Albright-Knox, which reopened this summer after a three-year rebuild. Architect Shohei Shigematsu of OMA added a new wing to the complex, and reshuffled the interiors of two existing buildings from 1905 and 1962.

    Now the gallery has a campus worthy of its incredible collection. It scrambles some familiar binaries of architecture: new versus old, closed versus open, practical versus whimsical, polite versus radical. It is, improbably, brilliant.

    The museum is a two-hour drive from Toronto, and if you make that trip you will begin your visit in a new underground garage. From there you climb a spiral ramp into the Gundlach Building, a three-storey new addition by OMA. The first artistic offering, a rich Clyfford Still survey, begins just past the reception desk, in a double-height gallery that is packed with paintings and has a broad south-facing window.

    This place is immediately understandable as a museum, because the first thing you see is art, Mr. Shigematsu said. At the same time, there is this connection between inside and outside, which symbolizes a radical transparency between the museum and the city around it.

    The new building contains the majority of the exhibition space and its galleries high-ceilinged white boxes punctuated by oversized marble doorways serve contemporary art well.Handout

    In Buffalo, this impulse clearly make sense. From the Gundlach Building you can see the museums two previous wings: a 1905 Beaux-Arts stone temple and a 1962 addition by Gordon Bunshaft in black steel. Both rest on a plinth of white marble. Both are beautiful but very opaque, as the museums director, Janne Sirn, said.

    We wanted a museum that is of the people and for the people, Mr. Sirn added. For a museum to be that, you need to collapse the notion of the museum as a castle on a hill.

    The new building has the bulk of the exhibition space, and its galleries high-ceilinged white boxes punctuated by oversized marble doorways serve contemporary art well. Large canvases (including a suite of Anselm Kiefers) and installation works sit well here.

    These galleries are surrounded by broad corridors, the largest on the second floor, which provide generous breathing space between rooms, and allow visitors to linger and take their time, or get a coffee.

    From there you move across a glassed-in second-storey pedestrian bridge, which slaloms around a copse of trees. This dose of light and landscape prepares you for the quieter atmosphere of the 1905 Wilmers Building. The AKG has hung much of their great 20th-century art holdings here: a double-sided Kurt Schwitters here, a lucent Frankenthaler and a Rothko hanging companionably in a side room.

    For the renovations to the gallery, architect Shohei Shigematsu of OMA added a new wing to the complex, and reshuffled the interiors of two existing buildings from 1905 and 1962.Handout

    It all makes sense, and it all works. While that swooping glass bridge gives a frisson, the project has an air of rationality much like Mr. Shigematsus 2016 remake of the Muse national des beaux-arts du Qubec.

    OMA began as a group of architectural provocateurs, led by Rem Koolhaas, whose work has often subverted the self-serious tradition of modern architecture. If there is such a twist at the AKG, it lies in the renovation of the 1962 Knox Building, which now houses Common Sky. This was designed by Gordon Bunshaft, a major figure in 20th-century American architecture.

    OMA has reinvented this cloister-like structure, changing the courtyard from an outdoor to an indoor space, and removing art from the adjacent galleries. Bunshafts building has been reduced in stature to house a gift shop. Are the architects attacking the whims of the previous generation? Or are they just serving the public?

    The courtyard is unticketed, a place for Buffalonians and visitors to gather and to move freely, as Mr. Siren puts it. I saw the museums very diverse crowd do just that: a young man working on his laptop, a couple having coffee, a woman settling in with a novel.

    This was not a temple of high art, nor was it a pure modernist cloister cut off from the world. It was something else something meaningful and bright.

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    Architect Shigeru Ban of Japan visits Maui to offer sustainable housing option in wake of wildfire – Maui Now

    - January 5, 2024 by Mr HomeBuilder

    January 4, 2024, 5:14 AM HST * Updated January 4, 5:15 AM

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    In the wake of the devastating wildfires that swept through Maui, leaving thousands of residents displaced, efforts to find immediate housing accommodations for survivors has been top of mind. Recent efforts have focused on the need to transition displaced residents from temporary hotel shelters into long-term housing solutions.

    Known for his relief work around the world, renowned Pritzker-Prize-winning architect Shigeru Ban of Japan came to Maui to build a prototype of his sustainable temporary housing solution. His one-of-a-kind, unique engineering utilizes paper tubes as a structural system.

    This initiative was unveiled on Maui when volunteer students, alongside Shigeru Ban, journeyed from Japan the Valley Isle from Dec. 4-7. They joined forces with Hawaii Off Grids team and students from University of Hawaii at Mnoa School of Architecture to assemble the prototype at the Pia Rinzai Zen Mission.

    The objective is to replicate this prototype in West Maui, offering an eco-friendly, mid-term housing solution to those affected by the wildfires. Ban and his Volunteer Architects Network have constructed similar structures in disaster-stricken regions.

    The goal of Bans Paper Log House Project is to provide an affordable and sustainable housing solution for those displaced by the Maui wildfires to help rebuild the community.

    We are so grateful to Shigeru Ban and the Volunteer Architects Network to inspire and remind us of the compassion and creativity that architecture and architects can provide to our communities, said David Sellers, Principal Architect of Hawaii Off Grid, and key collaborator on the Paper Log House Project.

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    MAD architects’ nanhai art center in china emerges from the lake like endless ripple of water – Designboom

    - January 5, 2024 by Mr HomeBuilder

    mad architects unveils nanhai art center

    Emerging from the lake like a glistening ripple of water, MAD Architects unveils designs for its Nanhai Art Center in the heart of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The dynamic cultural hub, bridging the Grand Theater, the Museum, and the Sports Center under a floating sun canopy with surrounding public spaces, sits in dialogue with its natural surroundings as its design infuses elements that capture the humble spirit of Southern Guangdong alongside Nanhais traditional culture.

    With construction set to start in 2024, it will redefine the urban waterfront experience on both sides of the river upon completion in 2029, and provide local communities with a new public gateway embedded with diverse services, recreational activities, and shopping experiences. Lead architect Ma Yansong notes: The large overhangs of traditional southern Guangdong architecture and the gray space that provides shade, rain, and ventilation are all sources of inspiration for the art center. The architectural space suitable for the natural climate and the application of new green technologies are trying to explore a model of contemporary Lingnan architecture.

    all images courtesy of MAD Architects

    Departing from the conventional image of a solitary and static sculptural object, the team at MAD Architects proposes a vibrant epicenter for community engagement, inviting the public to participate in a lifestyle immersed in culture. The Grand Theater brings together immersive spaces including a 1,500-seat main theatre and a 600-seat multi-purpose hall both designed to accommodate the needs of various dynamic performing arts, conferences, and experiences. The upcoming National Museum hosts an array of comprehensive exhibits, inviting exploration, education, and discovery to help strengthen the local and global community, while the Sports Center includes leisure, recreation, and fitness amenities including swimming pools, basketball, and badminton courts.

    Situated in the Nanhai Cultural District, flanked by the Foshan Waterway to its south and the Qiandeng Lake Park to the north, the Nanhai Art Centers design is centered around its encompassing bodies of water, creating a visual corridor that connects the three venues. The two-level landscape platform extends outward, organically linking the central lake, riverside park, and the urban space, weaving nature and architecture.

    A 7-meter-high elevated landscape platform on the second floor weaves the three main venues together and serves as a multifaceted approach to the sites connectivity. The elevated landscape serves a dual purpose; beneath it, the first-floor commercial services integrate, efficiently managing public parking and logistical operations. Above, an expansive pedestrian realm leads visitors directly to the main entrances of the Grand Museum and Sports Center.

    Nanhai Art Center sits in the heart of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area

    MAD Architects design establishes a central axis of urban space a continuous belt that includes the City Observation Deck, Sunken Plaza, Open-air Theater, Lake Platform, and the Climbing Cloud Corridor. This axis integrates with a cultural water park on the eastern side of the site, creating a cohesive and immersive experiential environment for visitors.

    Additionally, sustainability and green carbon reduction features have been integrated under the translucent white ETFE membrane structure roof. Throughout, the Nanhai Art Center utilizes energy-saving and environmentally friendly technologies, including photovoltaic power generation, rainwater collection and irrigation, and vertical greening systems.

    its undulating form sits in dialogue with the natural environment

    flanked by the Foshan Waterway to its south and the Qiandeng Lake Park to the north

    the dynamic cultural hub bridges the Grand Theater, the Museum, and the Sports Center

    a translucent white ETFE membrane structure roof

    a new public gateway embedded with recreational activities and shopping experiences

    a 7-meter-high elevated landscape platform on the second floor weaves the three main venues together

    the landscape platform extends outward, linking the central lake, riverside park, and the urban space

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    MAD Architects imagines Nanhai Art Center like "a continuous wave of water" in Foshan city – World Architecture Community

    - January 5, 2024 by Mr HomeBuilder

    MAD Architects has unveiled design for a new art center with porous and floating canopy resembling "a continuous wave of water" in Foshan city, Guangdong in China.

    Called Nanhai Art Center, the 59,445-square-metre building will include three major functions: the Grand Theatre, the Museum, and the Sports Center.

    MAD's new development is located in Nanhai Cultural District, the heart of the Guangdong-Hongkong-Macao Greater Bay Area, an important urban site that bridges the cities of Guangzhou and Foshan.

    Once complete, the building, described as "a new public gateway", will be a home to social, creative, and natural facilities for the citizens of Guangzhou and Foshan on the waterfront.

    "The traditional culture of Nanhai is in the drum beat and boat drift during the dragon festival boat race and in the kung-fu in the lion dance," said Ma Yansong, the founding partner of MAD.

    "Watching them, you can feel the dynamic vibrant, and innovative spirit from ancient times till today. We want to bring it back to modern living here," Yansong added.

    The Nanhai Art Center is envisioned like "a continuous wave of water", hiding three main buildings looming underneath the floating sun canopy.

    A spacious semi-outdoor space is integrated into the central landscape of the lake with the programs, inviting the local communities to immerse themselves in the waterfront landscape.

    "The building is inspired by the large eaves of the traditional architecture of Lingnan"

    "The local culture of Southern Guangdong is always about the gathering of people. To keep the same lifestyle, it has to be contributed by the contemporary cultural venues," Ma Yansong explained.

    "The design of the Nanhai Art Center wants to provide the maximum grey spaces for such activities. It is also inspired by the large eaves of the traditional architecture of Lingnan (ancient broader Guangdong area)," Yansong continued.

    The design aims to build a spiritual field by creating a coherent visual axis to the lake. All programs are planned on both sides of the central axis.

    The 89,269-square-metre Grand Theater and the Museum is situated on one side of the central axis. The Grand Theater includes a 1,500-seat amphitheater and a 600-seat multi-purpose hall, serving for a variety of performances and conferences;

    According to MAD, the museum will meet the standards of a national-level museum upon completion.

    On the other side of the site is the Sports Center, covering a total of of 32,006-square-metre area. The Sports Center contains swimming pools, basketball courts, badminton courts, and other types of sports spaces and facilities.

    The key feature of the building is its permeable facades that allow nature to flow through the site back to the city.

    The two-storey landscape platform is extended outward, while organically linking the central lake, riverfront park, and urban space. This compound provides a harmonious balance between nature and architecture.

    Commercial spaces are arranged along the lake, radiating architectural texture to the lakeshore landscape belt, while cultural spaces are interspersed among them.

    Viewing platforms and outdoor patios are placed on the second-floor to connect three main functions together. In addition, the commercial and F&B space are placed below to complete the visitor experiences and loop circulation.

    Cultural spaces are accessed through the top of the platform that also serves as a pedestrian space.

    MAD fully integrates sustainability and green carbon reduction into the design concept from the start and form a narrative of building technology and innovation.

    The canopy structure, made up of a translucent white ETFE membrane, help to incorporate energy-saving and environmentally friendly technologies, including photovoltaic power generation, rainwater collection, and vertical greening systems.

    Masterplan

    Exploded diagram

    Green building diagram

    First floor plan

    Second floor plan

    North elevation

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    As MAD noted, construction of the Nanhai Arts Center is expected to begin in 2024, with the completion in 2029.

    MAD unveiled design for the renovation and extension of a warehouse at a former cement factory with a spaceship-like rooftop extension in Shanghai, China.

    The firm is designing a new culture and arts center that is hidden beneath white metal roofs scattered like "bamboo leaves" in Anji, China.

    MAD's two projects, including China Philharmonic Concert Hall in Beijing and Fenix Museum of Migration in Rotterdam, are among our 12 hotly-anticipated projects set to be opened in 2024.

    Project facts

    Project name:Nanhai Art Center

    Architects:MAD Architects

    Location:Foshan, China

    Date:2022-2029

    Site Area:Approx. 59,455m2

    Building Area: Approx. 121,275m2

    Principal Partner(s) In Charge:Ma Yansong, Dang Qun, Yosuke Hayano

    Associate Partner(s) in Charge:Kin Li, Liu Huiying

    Design Team: Li Cunhao, Zhang Ying, Yoshio Fukumori, Rozita Kashirtseva, Hao Ming, Orion Campos, Zhang Lipei, Gao Chang, Zeng Tianxing, Li Yuchen, Ma Ran, Hemant Jindal, Jiang Yunyao, Zhou Rui, Ma Yiran, Zhang Tong, Peng Wanjing.

    Client:Foshan Nanhai Youwei Baiyue Culture Co.

    Contractor:Foshan Nanhai Liyayuan Real Estate Development Limited Company

    Executive Architects:Tongji Architectural Design (Group) Co., Ltd

    Landscape Consultant:Earthasia (Shanghai) Co., Ltd

    Lighting Consultant:Ning Field Lighting Design Corp., Ltd.

    Stage Craft Consultant:China Institute of Arts Science & Technology

    All images courtesy of MAD.

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    Preliminary Application for 1581 University Avenue in Central Berkeley – San Francisco YIMBY

    - January 5, 2024 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Preliminary plans have been filed for a new eight-story mixed-use infill at 1581 University Avenue in Central Berkeley, Alameda County. The project will replace two commercial buildings and a surface parking lot with over a hundred homes and retail. Trachtenberg Architects is responsible for the design. Illustrations show the structure divided by three double-height open-air lounges. The rear of the building will have three setbacks to provide more light and air for the rear yard and neighboring single-story homes.

    1581 University Avenue side view, illustration by Trachtenberg Architects

    1581 University Avenue floor plans, illustration by Trachtenberg Architects

    The 89-foot tall structure will yield 88,120 square feet, with 82,800 square feet for housing and 5,300 square feet for retail. Parking will be included for 30 cars and 67 bicycles. Of the 156 apartments, there will be 123 studios, 13 one-bedrooms, and 40 two-bedrooms. The ground level will have a residential lobby, two general retail spaces, a fitness center, and parking for 30 cars using triple lifts. The rear yard will offer residents 6,700 square feet of open space.

    The applicant plans to use Senate Bill 330 and the State Density Bonus program to increase residential capacity and expedite approval. The developer has designated 16 units as affordable to very low-income households to qualify for the density bonus.

    1581 University Avenue side view, illustration by Trachtenberg Architects

    1581 University Avenue, image by Google Street View

    The 0.6-acre parcel is located by the Sacramento Street and University Avenue intersection, two blocks from Ohlone Park and just eight minutes from the North Berkeley BART Station. Demolition will be required for two commercial structures occupied by the Three Stone Hearth grocery store and the Himalayan Flavors restaurant.

    Trachtenberg Architects is filing the application on behalf of the property owners, the Hon Family Trust. The trust is being administered by trustees Gary Thon-Lon Hon and Nichole Ying Lin Hon. The estimated cost and timeline for construction have yet to be established.

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    Kapoor named new CEO of DMR Architects – ROI-NJ.com

    - January 5, 2024 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Lloyd Rosenberg has used a detailed strategy of integrating design, planning and construction management services to help make DMR Architects the third-largest architectural enterprise in the state.

    Rosenbergs planning, however, went well beyond projects at the Hasbrouck Heights-based firm.

    On Wednesday, Rosenberg announced Pradeep Kapoor has been named the new CEO and president of the firm, in accordance with a succession plan that began in 2017, when Kapoor, Francis Reiner, Kurt Vierheilig and Charles Sarlo were named partners.

    The promotion is effective immediately.

    Rosenberg, who helped found the firm in 1991, will take the newly created role of founder & chairman and remain active in strategic initiatives.

    Kapoor, who started at the firm in 2001, said he was grateful for the opportunity and praised Rosenberg for his efforts.

    Lloyds visionary leadership has not only shaped the identity of our firm, it has fostered an environment of creativity and excellence, he said. His guidance has left an indelible mark, and I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to build upon the remarkable legacy he has created.

    Rosenberg returned the compliments.

    Pradeep has grown immensely during his years at DMR, and it is very gratifying to see him assume control of the day-to-day operations of the firm, he said.The culture of DMR has continuously evolved, but threshold moments like this are rare in any firm.

    It is especially important to me that the partners are collaborating not only in selecting a new leader, but in directing the future of the firm.DMR is at the all-time height of its productivity and influence in the marketplace and is on the precipice of becoming an even greater version of itself.

    DMRs specialties include municipal planning, residential, public, educational and health care practice areas.

    The firm is known for its pioneering work in public-private partnerships, its cost-saving design-build programs and its innovative utilization of technology in design and construction management.

    Notable recent projects from DMR Architects include:

    DMR officials said the firms success is built on the commitments of its teams, their dedication, the trust they nurture with theirclients and the challenges they meet with passion andintelligence to make a profound impact on the communities they serve.

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    Adobe Resort in Yachats kicks its $2 million remodel into high gear with lobby, bar, restaurant and room changes … – Yachats News

    - January 5, 2024 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Quinton Smith The staff and contractors for the Adobe Resort in Yachats are getting ready to refurbish rooms and remodel the motels lobby, restaurants and lounge beginning Monday.

    By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews

    YACHATS If you thought your last home renovation project was daunting, try multiplying it by a hundredfold and then some.

    Thats the prospect facing Yachats 110-room Adobe Resort as it kicks its $2 million-plus remodel into high gear beginning Sunday.

    From the rooms to the lobby, restaurants to the gift shop, major elements of the citys biggest hotel are about to enter the most public phases of a remodel that began last year. The changes include:

    These changes join the room remodels begun in 2023 after the iconic resort was bought by Fusion Lodging, a fast-growing motel chain based in Depoe Bay. Fusion owns 13 motels on the Oregon coast, from Yachats to Seaside.

    The Adobes rooms are being upgraded (or already have been) with new carpet, furniture, beds, lighting and bath fixtures.

    While the pool and some rooms remain open during the work, the lobby and lounge will close beginning Monday through sometime in March. Guests will check in at a temporary front desk in a room next to the lobby.

    The restaurant is scheduled to re-open Jan. 13.

    Were doing what we can to keep our employees working, to keep things open while we renovate said general manager Anthony Muirhead, who has managed the complex since 2014. January and February are typically our slower months, but well take a hit in terms of Valentines Day business.

    The Adobe employs about 50 full-time employees, adding another 25 for the summer tourist season.

    The refresh means getting rid of the old oak furniture and its being given away Sunday. From dressers to chairs to TV stands, the goods are offered free as long as takers bring their own muscle and vehicles to take them away.

    People wanting the furniture need to go to the front desk beginning at 9 a.m. Sunday to be directed to a collection area. The giveaway is expected to last well into the afternoon and is the first of more to come as the remodel proceeds.

    In revamping the dcor, which was largely established by the prior owners in the 1980s, Fusion Lodgings objective is to upgrade but not completely overhaul the place.

    Overall, the design objective is to make everything a little brighter, while protecting a lot of things people love about us, like natural wood, said Muirhead. We dont want anyone to walk in and not recognize The Adobe. Were building something fresh; its exciting.

    The lobby in particular will get a new look and configuration.

    We want it to be more of a gathering area you typically get in a hotel, rather than Get your key and go to your room as the space is now, said Muirhead. Toward that end, a fireplace will be installed, along with furnishings to encourage guests and visitors to meet and greet.

    In addition, the wall between the lobby hallway and the bar will come down and open up the expansive view of the ocean. Youll see the ocean when you walk in, said Muirhead.

    More change comes to the Adobe with the arrival of a new chef, Christian Andersen. Classically-trained in French cuisine, Andersen comes to the Oregon coast from the Napa Valleys wine country. His resume includes a stint at Californias famed French Laundry restaurant in Yountville.

    The raw bar that will be added to the restaurant means that When diners come in, theyll be able to see fresh seafood being prepared, said Muirhead.

    One thing taken off Fusions original plans is an idea to develop a cluster of small stores or galleries on some of the open land between the hotel and U.S. Highway 101. No commercial shops will be going in, said Muirhead.

    When Fusion bought The Adobe and its nine-acre property, it also acquired two mostly bare lots comprising almost five acres on the north side of the complex. After state-mandated wetlands and archeology studies were performed, Fusion owner Sazzadur Rahman of Portland decided against trying to develop land that was ecologically and historically sensitive.

    We wanted to be respectful of that land, said Muirhead.

    Still on the drawing board, however, is a plan to create 30 daily rental townhome units on the property. This is still being looked at; well work around the existing wetlands, Muirhead said. A conference center is also still being planned.

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    Smithfield Burger King looks to remodel – Smithfield Times – Smithfield Times

    - January 5, 2024 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Published 9:24 am Thursday, January 4, 2024

    Burger King is planning renovations to its Smithfield restaurant.

    Landowner CCJ LLC of Williamsburg and applicant David Burdette of Raleigh, North Carolina, have filed for an entrance corridor overlay review, which will go to Smithfields Planning Commission on Jan. 9.

    The Burger King is located within the Smithfield Plaza shopping center off Benns Church Boulevard, one of five roads that forms the towns entrance corridor overlay district. Businesses looking to build or renovate within 500 feet of the road are required under Smithfields zoning ordinance to use materials appropriate to town character as determined by the eight-member Planning Commission.

    The application proposes to leave much of the stone veneer that covers the buildings lower portion, save for areas surrounding the entrance and drive-thru window, which are slated to be covered in fiber siding patterned to resemble wood. The proposed renovations would also entail removing and squaring off the blue mansard roof overhang and replacing the restaurants lighted signage with an updated logo.

    The interior public areas are also to be remodeled and the restaurants parking lot is to be resurfaced. The restaurants drive-thru is to remain open during the renovations.

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    Design approved for alternative school remodel | The Humboldt Independent – The Humboldt Independent |

    - January 5, 2024 by Mr HomeBuilder

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    Travis Swanson (left) and Josh Slaikeu of Sande Construction Company in Humboldt discuss plans inside the new front entrance and office addition on the north side of Humboldt High School. The new addition will provide office space for administrative and clerical staff, as well as a corridor for entrance into the building for activities taking place after school hours. Independent photo.

    The new front entrance on the north side of Humboldt High School is coming along with completion set for spring. The new addition will have secretarial and administrative offices. A long corridor will be provided for entrance into the building for activities after hours and on weekends. Humboldt Independent photo.

    By PHIL MONSON At their most recent meeting, the Humboldt School Board approved architectural plans for the new location of the alternative learning center. Chris Behrens of Sande Construction Company in Humboldt was on hand to review the final drawings of the remodeling project. We had to enlarge the bathroom area in order to better serve the students in the education center. And we also have to have handicap-accessibility as well. That was the cause of enlarging the one, Behrens said. Other than that, we havent really put any frills into this plan. We wanted it to be simple and inexpensive, but anything isnt inexpensive anymore, Humboldt School Superintendent Jim Murray said. We tried to leave the existing building as much as it was, like the large open space in the front for the classroom. That saved quite a bit of money, Behrens said. The alternative learning center has a maximum of 20 students in the program. It has room for more. The Fire Marshal says it could handle up to 49. The board unanimously approved the design plans as presented at the meeting. Superintendent Murray gave other construction updates and the board also heard reports on drainage district assessments in Dakota City and food service feedback and proposed changes. Read all about it in this week's Humboldt Independent. Subscribe by clicking on the link at the top of this page.

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    Police Department remodel awarded to Evergreen Construction | Free | emporiagazette.com – Emporia Gazette

    - January 5, 2024 by Mr HomeBuilder

    The City of Emporia awarded a $292,236 bid to Evergreen Construction for a remodel of the Emporia Police Department Wednesday morning. The bid includes three alternates and falls under the $400,000 project budget.

    According to Facilities Director Kevin Hanlin, the remodel will open more space for staff workers behind the counter and protect the area with level three ballistic walls and service windows. The work is similar in scope to the improvements made in the Municipal Court lobby and the Water Department lobby.

    Ben Moore Studio Architecture and Planning worked on the design with Police Chief Ed Owens.

    In addition to the base are three alternate bids for the following:

    Existing PD offices to receive new carpet and base.

    Existing Corridor to receive new epoxy and base.

    Existing Court Reception Lobby to receive new epoxy and base.

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