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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]

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]

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.

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]

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.

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.

This article from Architectural Record highlights various textile and wallcovering products. Maya Romanoff's Timantti wallcovering is a sparkling woven fabric that is breathable and easy to clean. Tom Dixon and Ege collaborated on the Industrial Landscape carpet collection, which is inspired by the city of London. Farrow & Ball's Purnon Papers collection is based on antique wallpapers found in a French estate. Gan's Weave rug collection by Helena Rohner explores color and texture combinations. Designtex's Joy textile collection uses bold geometric shapes and engaging colors to positively impact the mind. Suzanne Tick's Hyped Up collection for Luum Textiles gives recycled performance yarn a new energy. Radici's Abetone rug collection offers a range of colors in thick cut pile. Herman Miller's Banbu is a plant-based upholstery option for the Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Momentum's Corso and Corso Lacquer wallcoverings draw inspiration from luxury luggage with a crocodile-like pattern. [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]

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.

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]

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]

The article reports on New York-based architect Jeffrey Milstein's design and production of note cards die cut from photographs of facade models of classic American house styles. The paper models are five-to-six inches high and feature front doors that open. The design includes New England Colonial and Gothic Revival Houses.

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).

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 discusses how product category rules (PCRs) can lead to the construction of restrooms with green design. PCRs are expected to develop methods for evaluating building products in order to ensure the environmental performance of buildings. The use of the rules to generate life-cycle assessments (LCAs) is explored, as well as the impact of restroom designs on human hygiene and global health.

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 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.

The article discusses the Heimtextil trade fair, which took place in Germany and featured over 2,800 exhibitors from 60 countries. The theme of the fair was "New Sensitivity," focusing on innovative materials and sustainable production methods. The article highlights various exhibitors and their products, including recycled upholstery, PVC-free wallcoverings, 100 percent-recycled polyester fabrics, acoustic curtains, environmentally compliant wallpaper, blackout textiles made from recycled materials, and carpets made from recycled polyester. These products showcase the industry's commitment to sustainability and offer a range of options for architects, interior designers, and the hospitality industry. [Extracted from the article]

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 describes the architectural design of the river block administrative office building of Consolidated Papers in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin by Gelick Foran Associates Ltd. The structural and exposed architectural elements are of precast and prestressed concrete. Details about the building materials and design scheme are provided.

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]

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]

Inside, a sawtooth roof floods the interior with light, and an ingenious approach to infrastructure allows spaces to be quickly reconfigured for varying event and exhibition needs. The Valois Housing Building provides a glimmer of optimism for for-profit projects: a successful building that is sensitive to context but also challenges it, giving residents and the client more than they'd normally expect to get. DEPARTMENTS Guadalupe Market Tapachula, Mexico Colectivo C733 A framework for everyday exchanges that leverages prefabricated and local materials to prioritize comfort, safety, and a fluid connection with landscape: The new building is the answer to an existing popular market and needed to accommodate a high degree of complexity and both formal and informal social activities. [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.

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 design techniques for controlling movement stress in partitions and ceilings. Description of racking stress; Installation of control joints; Design related to seismic movements.

The article discusses Casa 720, a circular family retreat located in Mexico. The architect, Fernanda Canales, designed the house to take advantage of the panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The house features a green roof, floor-to-ceiling glass panels, and a central patio that captures rainwater for use throughout the year. Canales used concrete, wood, glass, and stone to create a sustainable and visually striking structure. The article also addresses the challenges of using concrete in Mexico due to issues with the timber industry. Overall, Casa 720 offers a unique and environmentally conscious approach to country house design. [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 evaluates the architectural design of the Cardboard Cathedral paper-tube structure and emergency shelter, which is located in Christchurch, New Zealand, and opened on September 1, 2013 following its design by the contemporary Japanese architect Shigeru Ban.

Identify the ways that opening glass walls enhance 21st-century school design for the health and welfare of students through improved learning environments. 21ST-CENTURY SCHOOL DESIGN Before the COVID-19 Pandemic, school design was strongly influenced by 21st century thinking about how students work by focusing on new visions of learning environments combined with computer-based technology. Sponsored by ASI Group, Bradley Corp., Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US, NanaWall Systems, and Rockfon | By Peter J. Arsenault, FAIA, NCARB, LEED-AP The COVID-19 pandemic impacted schools in a big way and has led to new opportunities to think about how learning is carried out - both virtually and in-person. CEILINGS THAT PROMOTE WELLNESS Ceilings are a significant design element that can play an important role in the health and well-being of everyone inside a school building. [Extracted from the article]

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

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]

Catering to that need, the Marusho Co., purveyors of partywear, decided to convert their showroom for rentable Western wedding finery to one tailored mainly to Japanese attire. His first foray into the kimono world, the Marusho showroom is approached by stairs or elevator leading up from the first floor, where customers slip out of their street shoes. BUILDING TYPE STUDY 1,034 RECORD INTERIORS TRADITIONAL WEDDINGS in Japan are a big business. [Extracted from the article]

Though Tishman Speyer won't divulge the final cost of the building, or the facade - "We had a budget, and we were within it using this procurement process", Cowasjee maintains - Ramus says the high-end, bespoke product his team produced was only slightly more expensive than a commodity facade: "This is a spec office building; they weren't going to do a facade that was 30 percent more expensive than a conventional system. PROJECTS "WE TEND to innovate on our facades", Joshua Ramus of REX says about his New York-based firm's portfolio, which now includes a 450,000-square-foot office building in Washington, D.C. It helped that, until recently, REX shared a studio with facade consultant Front, a collaborator on nearly every major project the architecture firm has undertaken. Instead, REX and Front, with associate architect Kendall/ Heaton, did a full analysis of the glass panel, then asked several international companies to give an estimate to produce the glass. [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 discusses the design and construction of NASA's Aerospace Communications Facility at the Glenn Research Center in Cleveland. The facility, designed by Ross Barney Architects, integrates aesthetics, cost, and performance while also prioritizing sustainability. The building features a concrete block for the antenna test range, a glassy two-story lobby, and a two-story volume clad in dark blue corrugated steel for research labs. The design team optimized the building envelope and systems to achieve energy efficiency, and although the facility is designed for on-site renewables, it will offset its power demands by purchasing renewable-energy certificates due to the low utility rate negotiated by the NASA Glenn campus. [Extracted from the article]

Derek Dellekamp, an architect in Mexico City, designed a community center called PILARES using the principles of Brutalism. The center, built from brick and concrete, is located in a marginalized district and features repeating arches as its construction system. The building includes workshops, classrooms, and a central axis with glass panels. Despite some imperfections in the finishing, the center has been embraced by the local community and has become an integral part of the neighborhood. [Extracted from the article]