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BAAB Architecture and Buildings has completed the Inside-Out Bath in Kerhonkson, New York, which aims to provide a seamless and accessible space for aging residents. The bathroom features a central "totem" that consolidates the sink, medicine cabinet, shower, and toilet, freeing up space and creating a barrier-free environment. The design also incorporates lifestyle details from the old bathroom, such as a magazine rack and night-light, while iridescent tile and a clerestory window bring natural light into the previously dark space. The project was completed in December 2023 by BAAB Architecture and Buildings, with Feinberg Construction as the general contractor. [Extracted from the article]

The stainless-steel cabinet houses a hands-free automatic soap dispenser, and choice of a paper towel dispenser or high-speed hand dryer with a HEPA filter. The cavities created by its deep-ribbed design facilitate mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) integration or can accommodate options for acoustic control. www.newmill.com PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) The mirrored door featuring ¼-inch-thick tempered glass is supported by twin damped gas springs when opened, and etched backlit icons that direct users to their choice of soap and hand-drying option. [Extracted from the article]

Features the redesigned structure of Thaw Conservation Center in New York City. Construction of the project by Samuel Anderson Architect; Sources; Preservation of historic flavor of the space.

Cutting-Edge Content and Extreme Locales Le Corbusier Paper Models: 10 Kirigami Buildings to Cut and Fold, by Marc Hagan-Guirey. HONE YOUR knife skills, and you can recreate semblances of 10 works of the Modernist master with this challenging collection of model templates devised by British paper artist Marc Hagan-Guirey. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports that Litecontrol has published a series of educational white papers known as Illuminations. The first paper in the series, entitled Illuminations for the 21st Century, describes the growth and "coming of age" of suspended indirect and indirect/direct lighting systems.

Highlights the design of the National Studio for Contemporary Arts in Tourcoing, France. Who designed the building; Physical description of the structure; Details on renovation efforts.

Examines the Los Angeles offices of Altoon & Porter Architects which feature a ceiling integral to a custom indirect-lighting system. Ceiling panels are both flat and curved to make an aesthetic statement while providing a functional lighting system, designed by Wheel Gersztoff Friedman Shankar (WGFS).

Continues at ce.architecturalrecord.com An integrated system with a touchless faucet and hand dryer in one assembly produces no paper waste and minimizes movement around the restroom in a post-pandemic world. This commercial restroom conveys cleanliness and safety with a row of touchless sink faucets and high-speed, energy-efficient hand dryers. The Covid-19 pandemic thrust the safety of restrooms into sharper focus. [Extracted from the article]

The article provides information on All Paper Recycling's Shetkastone, which is made from 100 percent pre- and postconsumer wastepaper and formed into a hardened product for use as table- or countertops.

Acoustical | Tile | Panels Cursive Wall Tile Collection This ceramic-tile series from Crossville is an eclectic mix geometric shapes and modern hues, with a handcrafted Architects can mix and match selections from among the offerings of sizes, shapes, and colors using the manufacturer's online "pattern visualizer" to create custom installations. WAFL BAFL This waffle-like ceiling treatment was designed to dampen sound in spaces with exposed industrial or gypsum ceilings - or just to break up the monotony of a ceiling grid. Vanessa Kassabian, principal and lead designer, DLR Group Cubism This acoustical wall and ceiling collection consists of four distinct shapes that can transform flat surfaces into dimensional topographies. [Extracted from the article]

Upcoming Exhibitions MVRDVHNI: The Living Archive of a Studio Rotterdam November 6, 2021-September 4, 2022 For nearly all of the coming year, Het Nieuwe Instituut (HNI) is offering an exhibit on its sixth floor showcasing the archive of 1993-founded architecture firm MVRDV. The exhibition will examine over 100 pieces of the artist's works, from both public and private collections, in various materials and forms comprising, in addition to samples of the above, works on paper and "sounding" sculpture from Bertoia's Sonambient Barn. Chicago Works: Caroline Kent Chicago Through April 3, 2022 The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (MCA) is hosting Chicago-based artist Caroline Kent's first solo museum exhibition. [Extracted from the article]

Discusses the architectural design of Bizaare boutique made by architect Randy Brown in Omaha, Nebraska. Use of a sheet of white paper to model the place; Transformation of structural column of the center of the shop into a platform for displaying shoes; Remarks of Brown on the boutique.

The article discusses the release of the book "Norman Foster: Complete Works 1965-Today" by Norman Foster. The book, published by Taschen, is a comprehensive retrospective of Foster's life, work, and personal interests. It is a two-volume edition, with one volume focusing on his works and the other on his networks. The book is described as a heavyweight, weighing 26 pounds, and is packaged in a large cardboard carton. It includes writings by Philip Jodidio and Foster himself. The article also mentions that there are other notable books available for those interested in architecture. [Extracted from the article]

Learning Objectives 1 Explain factors that influence how much carbon is stored in wood building products. The carbon in wood, paper, grass trimmings, and other organic matter removed from the atmosphere by photosynthesis, which will ultimately be returned to the atmosphere through burning or decay. cross-laminated timber (CLT) An engineered-wood panel consisting of layers of lumber stacked with the grain at 90-degree angles and glued together with structural adhesives. Applications include floor slabs, walls, and roofs (A, right). dowel-laminated timber (DLT) A mass-timber product made of dimensional softwood lumber stacked and friction-fit together with hardwood dowels. [Extracted from the article]

The article profiles Weitzner Limited, a wall coverings company owned by Lori Weitzner, who has her products distributed in the U.S. by Bergamo Fabrics and distributed worldwide by Sacho Hesslein. A discussion of the features of Weitzner's wall coverings, which utilize custom gilding, printing and papermaking methods, is presented.

Available in pendant, ceiling flush-mount, and wall-sconce formats, the cylinders are customizable in several ways: 2", 3", and 5" lengths; matte black, semi-gloss white, or custom colors; and in square or round profiles. csllighting.com AYNO Wall Lamp After its successful launch of the whimsical AYNO floor and table lamps, Midgard is following up with a wall model available in 85" or 154" lengths. Composed of a blend of cement and FSC- and PEFC-certified wood - a common construction material - this charming sconce is available in 12" or 8½" diameters, with or without dimming capability. rbw.com PLI Foscarini elevates the humble paper shade with this pendant series by Danish designer Felicia Arvid. LIGHTING Modula Suspension Powered on or off, this linear pendant from Slamp engages visually, with a sculptural lens offered in two different textures: Plissé, which sports wavy ridges, and Crystal (below), with the appearance of knurls. [Extracted from the article]

The 9mm-thick material is utilized for products that include wall tiles and ceiling baffles, among others. turf.design Levelline Outside 90 This outer 90° corner bead from CertainTeed is composed of an impact-resistant plastic core that, when applied properly with joint tape and surface paper, is lighter and more flexible and forgiving than conventional metal corners. PRODUCTS Tulsi Collection Working with Nepalese craftspeople (an ongoing collaboration since 2012), 3form unveiled a new interlayer made of lokta paper (indigenous to Nepal) encased in the company's Varia resin. A version with integrated LED lighting is also available. unikavaev.com Hues Acoustic-component manufacturer Turf Design has launched this aptly named palette of 32 colors, of which 23 are new, to its PET-felt offerings. [Extracted from the article]

The Paper Collection is one of the newest chair designs resulting from the collaboration between the family-owned Northern Italian manufacturer Plank and designers Raul Barbieri and Anna Giuffrida of the Taftville, Connecticut-based furniture manufacturer ICF Group. The Paper Collection is available in side, arm, and swivel options and at bar and kitchen heights. Featuring a tubular, steel-polished chrome frame, the molded seat and back are available in colored laminate, aluminum laminate, and veneer.

This article informs that G-P Gypsum has introduced the next generation of DensArmor Plus, the company's paperless, moisture and mold-resistant interior wallboard. Enhanced DensArmor Plus panels feature a new glass-mat facing that finishes like paper-faced wallboard--resulting in the first completely paperless interior wallboard that offers moisture and mold resistance and finishes easily.

DESIGN VANGUARD 2022 As China's economy shifts, the built environment is evolving to match a slower pace of life, and a growing middle class is searching for roots, serenity, and calm. Prior to cofounding Line+, Meng worked in a small design-oriented practice as well as at a big commercial firm, and saw the same trends, explaining that "the fast urbanization process has halted, and large-scale urban construction has been reduced." Meng, 42, and Zhu Peidong, 38, his partner, had both been working architects for nearly a decade, with Zhu going from "paper architect to practicing architect" on 2012's Zhejiang Conservatory of Music while at another firm. [Extracted from the article]

Upcoming Exhibitions American Framing Chicago May 6-July 16, 2022 Wrightwood 659, a 1920s building transformed by architect Tadao Ando into a new exhibition space in the Lincoln Park neighborhood, presents a reinstallation of the U.S. pavilion for the 2021 International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. Currently on view is an exhibition by artists Ben Langlands and Niki Bell consisting of 11 artworks that explore the role of architecture and design in imagining utopian futures. The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art is displaying a collection of the avant-garde British architect's futuristic drawings; known as a "paper architect", his importance lies primarily in his shaping of architecture as a theoretical field. [Extracted from the article]

The article features architects Monica Ponce de Leon and Nader Tehrani, founders of the Office dA. Their firm, known for its precision of presentation and methods of design and construction, employs digital modeling and computer numerical control (CNC) milling, together with hand drawing. According to Tehrani, he and Ponce de Leon used to draw everything before discussing with their team.

The article provides information on Softseating, a collection of stools, benches, low tables and loungers from Molo Design.

The article offers information on the PaperStone composite surface material from KlipTech Composites.

Evaluates the Argos for Windows software from Sepialine in San Francisco, California.

Announces Hartman-Cox Architects' plan to begin construction of the Jefferson Library at Kenwood, outside of Charlottesville, Virginia, in August 2000. Scheduled completion date; Highlights of the multimillion-dollar architectural project.

The article offers information about contract textiles, lighting, and furnishings, including the Squiggle Stripe railroaded upholstery fabric from HBF Textiles, the Addison 5 freestanding tub from bathroom supply store MTI Baths, and the Wild Thing Indochine-style wallpapers from wallpaper store Flavor Paper.

High pressure laminate (HPL) covers horizontal and vertical surfaces in many different types of commercial, institutional, and residential buildings. HPL CHARACTERISTICS HPL has a number of distinct design and performance characteristics that make it appealing not only for design, construction, and long-term use but also sustainability. AIA COURSE #K2110B DIAGRAM: Sustainable HPL begins with raw materials being processed into decorative, overlay, and core papers that are assembled ready to create specific products. [Extracted from the article]

REVIEWED BY WENDY MOONAN JAPAN, unbelievably, does not yet have a national design museum, which makes American architect and record special international correspondent Naomi Pollock's comprehensive overview of postwar design, Japanese Design Since 1945: A Complete Sourcebook, the next-best thing. After 28 years in Japan covering architecture and design, and producing eight books, Pollock knows the country's design history well and the key role that design has in Japanese society. "In Japan, good design is everywhere", Pollock says. [Extracted from the article]

Looks at the plans for the presentation of documents pertaining regarding the work of 20th century architects to the Library of Congress by I.M. Pei. Information on the presentation; Information on Pei; Details on some of Pei's designs.

Parent only cursorily used hard-edged tools like the triangle or ruler to outline a drawing, but otherwise built his oblique visions in textures penciled without lifting the pencil tip from the paper. Against this fortress of rationalism, the oblique had an uphill battle, which Parent waged, counterintuitively, with a pencil trained in traditional drawing techniques. BACK IN 1963, French cultural theorist Paul Virilio called Parisian architect Claude Parent's attention to a vertiginous spatial experience he had encountered in a World War II German bunker that had surfed down an embankment onto a beach in France. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports that a new, 10-page, full-color brochure showcases the Pharo Showerpanel Lift from Hansgrohe Inc. Inside are numerous color photographs of the shower panel as well as line drawings and charts that feature descriptions and dimensional data.

This article reports that Wausau teamed with Spire Solar Chicago to provide 11,000 square feet of SuperWall system with building-integrated photovoltaic panels for two solar-powered Exelon Pavilions that are part of Chicago's new Millennium Park. The black Minimalist towers, designed by Hammond Beeby Rupert Ainge Architects, integrate solar technology for a self-sustaining energy source.

This article provides information on the effectiveness of fluid applied air and moisture barriers as a means of controlling moisture in wall assemblies. Fluid applied air and moisture barriers offer performance advantages over building wraps and traditional asphalt-impregnated felt or paper moisture barriers. They can be used in all types of wall construction over wood, gypsum and cement-based sheathings. They can also be used over prepared concrete and concrete masonry units.

The article focuses on the exhibition Unknown Quantity conceived by Paul Virilio held in Paris, France in March 2003. The exhibition featured a major installation by Lebbeus Woods, New York's resident architectural visionary. The site of Woods's ruminations is usually a zone of crisis on which he builds. Woods, who teaches at New York City's Cooper Union, is the rare architect who draws rather than writes theory, but over the years he has actualized his paper drawings as space drawings through exhibition installations. In 2002, at the Cooper Union gallery, in one of his infrequent shows in the United States, he visualized a force field shooting through space by constructing wires and batons streaming into a midair collision that formed other vectors.

Focuses on the remodeling of a car dealership into an innovative copy shop by Elliott + Associates in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Details on the architectural design of the shop; Use of copy paper glued to the wall to resemble bricks of stone; Impact of the irregularities on the texture and shadow of the place.

Features several architectural equipment and materials. Introduction of crumpled paper texture; Design of vertical pool glass; Combination of reflective Solarcool glass.

Presents new building products and contract furnishings exhibited in the first half of 1996 in Minneapolis, Orlando, and Chicago by the American Institute of Architects, the Construction Specifications Institute and NEOCON. Includes flexible color options; Rice-paper safety glass; Modular private office; High-performance, neutral tint.

The article features tile and stone products including porcelain wall tile from Unica Ceramiche, porcelain slabs from Fuoriformato and ceramic wallpaper from ABK.

PROJECT EXPO 2020 PORTAL LOCATION DUBAI ARCHITECT ASIF KHAN IT COULD be said that British architect Asif Khan is the unofficial welcoming committee of next fall's Expo 2020 in Dubai. For the three mammoth carbon-fiber entryways he imagined on the exposition site, Khan drew inspiration from the region's traditional architectural elements and describes his design as "an exploration of the traditional mashrabiya" - a common Arabic latticework window enclosure that helps control sunlight and airflow. "I wanted the portals to appear from a distance like paper-thin screens", he says, "like ethereal drawings in the sky.". [Extracted from the article]

DEPARTMENTS MetalWorks Airtite The Armstrong Ceiling Solution's MetalWorks series now includes Airtite, a line of hydronic radiant ceiling systems. Standard sizes are 2' square and 4' by 2'. armstrongceilings.com ecoustic Sculpt Taper This acoustic ceiling-tile line continues to expand, with new designs that create visually striking topographies. The coverings are printed on nonwoven paper reinforced with nylon fibers, and utilize a nontoxic potato-starch-based adhesive paste. rebelwalls.com PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR). [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the donation of the archives of architect Frank Gehry to the organization Getty Research Institute. Topics include Gehry's relation to the Los Angeles, California art scene, Gehry's role in the influence of Los Angeles architecture, and plans for the storage of Gehry's architectural models.

Features 36 architectural data products and literature. Product information; Manufacturers; Xerox 2515 plain-paper engineering copier; Spaceball 2003 interactive input device; HP DesignJet 600 inkjet plotter; GraphicMaster II; ASG Architectural 5.0 AutoCAD system; Apple CD 300 ROM drive; Ventana Press Fall 1992 catalog; Teledyne product catalog; More.

This article reviews several office products such as the Get Set office chair from AllSteel, the McSort paper flow management system from Smith McDonald and the Ahrend 700 vertical desk system.

At this year's International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York City, the Brooklyn, New York-based interior and product design firm twenty2 launched its first collection of hand-screened wallpapers. Created by Krya and Robertson Hartnett, the firm's founding principals, the contemporary patterns are named Maxwell Group, Acco Group, Columbia Heights, and Casa Mila. Each design is hand-screened on vinyl-coated paper or a grass cloth of woven jute and carries an ASTM-E84 Class A fire rating. The firm is currently developing a line of hand-printed fabrics to coordinate with the new wallpapers.

With fact upon fact, [it] reveals how people and the planet are getting clobbered by climate change." - António Guterres, U.N. Secretary General, in response to a new report on the climate crisis, compiled by 270 researchers from 67 countries To celebrate the fifth anniversary of Herzog & de Meuron's Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg, German photographer Thomas Kellner, using an analog SLR camera and 35-mm film, created a series of his signature fragmented images of the landmark concert hall. The report is "an atlas of human suffering and a damning indictment of failed climate leadership. [Extracted from the article]

This year, Bologna, Italy's annual trade show, abellweather of tile trends, showcased the industry'scontinual achievements--thicker formats, more responsivesurfaces, and increasingly realistic patterns andtextures Tile sizes range from nearly1' x 23 5/8" to just short of a yard square, and alarge-format 23 5/8 x 47 1/4" tile in an optionalthickness of circa 3/4" suitable for outdoor applications. To update its Floor Gres collection, Florim has rolled out B&W Marble, a line of porcelainfloor tiles printed with exaggerated veining patterns and available in slabs as large as4' x 9', 4' x 7', and 5' x 101/2', and 2" thick. [Extracted from the article]

Features various industrial furnishings and office supplies. Corrugated plexi-dividers; Work surfaces; Train tables.