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Over the years, why have you opted to stick Paulo Mendes da Rocha Wins
Marlon Blackwell around in Arkansas?
Marlon Brian Mackay-Lyons, who lives and
Venice Biennale Golden Lion
Brazilian architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha was
and Meryati practices in Nova Scotia, is always like, Id
rather be a first-rate hick architect than a third-
named the recipient of the Golden Lion for
Lifetime Achievement for the 15th Venice
Johari Blackwell rate New York architect. We stayed for the
opportunity and support from our institution
Architecture Biennale. The Biennale board of
directors called him a nonconformist challenger
BY ANNA FIXSEN [the Fay Jones School of Architecture at the and simultaneously a passionate realist.
University of Arkansas].
When a project by Arkansas architect Marlon Meryati [laughing] We might move if some- Modernist Architect Romaldo
Blackwell was first shown on the cover of this one gives us a 100-story high-rise. Giurgola Dies at 95
magazine in February 2001, it was part of an Marlon We very much want to be part of the Romaldo Giurgola, modernist architect and
issue on the theme Out There . . . social aspect of architecture but are continually founder of New Yorkbased firm Mitchell |
Architecture Outside the Centers of Fashion. trying to master the language of our own disci- Giurgola Architects, passed away at the age of 95
In spite of the somewhat pline. The architecture May 16 in his adopted home of Canberra,
supercilious headline, it provides the social with Australia. He is best known for the Parliament
helped put Blackwells value. Some people get it House in that city, completed in 1979. Giurgola
highly contextual ap- backwards: they get all the was made an Officer of the Order of Australia in
proach to modern social stuff out front and 1989 and became a citizen in 2000.
architecture on the map. get a mediocre building.
A decade and a half later, The Cooper Hewitt director San Francisco to Require Solar
Blackwell couldnt be said this years winners Panels on New Buildings
more front and center: show remarkable empathy
Beginning next year, San Francisco will require all
last month Marlon for contemporary social
new residential buildings 10 stories or shorter to
Blackwell Architects won the Cooper Hewitt, concerns. That calls to mind recent prizes to
include solar panels. It will be the first major city
Smithsonian Design Museums National folks like Shigeru Ban and Alejandro Aravena.
in the U.S. to pass such an ordinance. The
Design Awards for architecture. The firm will Do you think social architecture is a trend?
legislation is intended to push the municipality
accept the award at a gala on October 20 at the Marlon Yeahhopefully its not out of guilt.
toward a goal of meeting 100 percent of its
Cooper Hewitt in New York. record spoke to You look at Shigeru and Aravena and they are
electricity needs with renewable energy.
Blackwell and Meryati Johari Blackwell, co- innovating with modest means. We call it min-
principal (the two are also married), over the imum means for a maximum of meaning. We
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How did you hear the news of your National Oklahoma, for $90 per square foot. Some of our
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Design Award? architect friends joke, You are making our The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has
Marlon I was guest teaching a studio at the profession out to be a bunch of MacGyvers. But released a report linking poor design to poor
University of Texas, Austin, and I got the call if we are going to have design in places you student performance. The study, titled Better
right in the middle of my lecture. It was pretty wouldnt expect, thats what were going to do. Spaces for Better Learning, claimed that only
shocking. A friend of mine happened to walk Yes, you are known for your regional and con- 5 percent of the 60,000 UK schools studied were
by my studio and I pulled him into the hallway textual approach to architecture. operating efficiently and that well-designed
and said, Hey, man, guess what? Meryati Marlon doesnt like the word region- schools could increase staff productivity by
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I have here a 2001 issue of record headed Out al. You wouldnt classify someone practicing in
There. Do you remember it? Boston as regional mid-Atlantic or some-
Marlon I do. That really set us up. Now its thingwhy immediately label something 60
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come full circle. It is amazing whats happened because its not in a city? Our current work is as 62
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ine-orange iMac. well. We dont do the vernacularwe trans- 53
Meryati We had finished the Keenan gress it. You will be hard-pressed to look at our 52 51
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TowerHouse and the Moore HoneyHouse, both work and say Arkansas. While a lot of inspira- 40
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The answer to the May issues Guess the Architect is HENRY HOBSON RICHARDSON, whose
Trinity Church in Boston was completed in 1877. Richardsons successful interpretation of the
Romanesque vocabulary led to a style known as Richardsonian Romanesque.
Kahn Revisited
plan, several phases of work began in 2008, including exte-
rior courtyard renovation (removing years of accretions like
awnings and trellises), followed by interior restoration. The
The Yale Center for British Art center was completely closed for a year and a half; it reopened
to the public last month.
reopens after a faithful restoration. The building is the centers largest and most complex
work of art, says director Amy Meyers, who saw the need for
BY JOSEPHINE MINUTILLO its overhaul upon noticing a looming list of issues, not least
of which were its outdated mechanical, electrical, fire pro-
Walking through Louis Kahns Center for British Art tection, and security systems.
where sunlight streams in from skylights, and concrete, Its difficult to bring new systems to a building that had
wood, metal, and stone combine in precise yet monumental been so beautifully designed for the systems of the 1970s,
waysleaves one yearning for the days when museums, quite explains George Knight. His locally based firm, Knight
honestly, werent so sterile. Architecture, oversaw the restoration project.
After comprehensive research on the history of the design Located across the street from Kahns first major com-
and construction of Kahns last museum by London-based mission, the Yale University Art Gallery (1953), on the
Peter Inskip and Stephen Gee, who created a conservation schools campus in New Haven, Connecticut, the five-story
center opened in 1977, three years after Kahns untimely Furniture designer Don Chadwicks modular gallery chairs
death, which left some of the architects design intentions are an updated version of the ones used originally. The lecture
unclear. halls new seating was reconfigured to improve circulation.
For instance, the design for, and configuration of, the The building looks mostly untouched from the outside, and
pogo wallslightweight panels used as independent dis- it was untouched. Though the facades pewter steel panels
play screens throughout the gallerieswas at last realized, were found to be impossible to replicate, behind them, the
based on drawings that predate Kahns death. That included merely 3-inch-thick walls were completely rebuilt from the
changing their edge-trim details and linen covering. The interior side, improving thermal performance while main-
galleries also received new wool carpeting, replacing the taining the same ultrathin profile. Stains on concrete
MICHAEL MARSL AND ( TOP)
synthetic one installed not long ago. throughout the interiors were carefully removed.
In other cases, work was carried out to bring certain As for all that daylight, the center conducted tests on a
elements to code. Within the iconic cylindrical concrete couple of the works of art next to windows or below sky-
stairwell, nonconforming step heights were addressed. It lights and found that they had been unharmed. (Note to
was painstaking work to drill out those travertine steps, museums everywhere.) Sunlight was, however, responsible
recalls Knight. Metal handrails, considered too wide for for bleaching the white oak panels of the entrance court,
todays standards, were replaced with new ones sympathetic requiring those to be refinished. But, then again, after 40
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He Who Laughs
Last: Alan Dunn
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fodder in mid-20th-century
architectural debates. His
insights are still timely.
BY SUZANNE STEPHENS
Mix Masters
Taller Kens playful architecture is a delightful
mashup of materials and metaphors.
BY DAVID SOKOL
Winning a competition like New made a point of recruiting in-
Practices New YorkAIA New Yorks terns from far-flung schools and
platform for recognizing emerging encouraging these hires to take
talentcan propel a young studios on responsibility. Mendez, 32,
growth, as this years winners Ines who had joined Pianos office the
Guzman Mendez and Gregory Kahn previous year from Costa Ricas
Melitonov learned. After their New Universidad del Diseo, recalls,
York and Guatemala Citybased studio We learned that people coming
Taller Ken was honored, the partners from all over the world offer
received almost three dozen rsums. fresh ideas and energy.
We had no projects to hire for, In 2012, Mendez returned to
Melitonov, 35, says, and how were we Guatemala City, and they pursued
going to compare freelance work
the experience of individually and in loose
someone from collaboration, trying out
Kazakhstan to a cheeky studio names like
Columbia stu- Juan Solo and Robert
dent? Instead of Dinero. The pair offi-
ignoring the cially launched Taller
sudden attention Ken in both their home-
of designers towns in 2013. Today the
looking for jobs, studios 10 employees
he and Mendez range in age from 24 to
channeled it for 34 and all earn the same
good, inviting salary. We believe our
everyone to Guatemala City for a newly greatest project is the office itself,
hatched design-build workshop. Nine Melitonov says of the pluralistic culture. Taller Ken (left) shaded the dining room of Sal
applicants accepted. The $1,000 New Office-as-project has deeply informed Taller Kens built Bistro with shaggy rows of coiled thread (top). For
a restaurant on a busy street, the architects
Practices prize money and Indiegogo work. In 2013, when it was still a two-person studio, they incorporated car parts into the buildings facade
donations will fund construction of a designed an outdoor caf called Sal Bistro in Guatemala and interior (above). For another Sal, located in a
local project (to be decided) and Citys Zona 14 neighborhood. The partners draped 1,000 mall, they inserted house-shaped containers
stipends. pounds of thread in foliage colors over a steel frame to shade (bottom).
This team mentality harkens back to a dining space.
Melitonov and Mendezs formative As employee count has increased, so have Taller Kens tion. Overlooking the busy Calzada
studio experiences at Renzo Piano points of reference. For example, the Alessa Designs jewelry Roosevelt, the restaurants 49-foot-tall
Building Workshop, where they met store inside Guatemala Citys Fontabella Mall, completed last steel structure sprouts a series of car
while working on the new Whitney year, combines contemporary and vernacular architecture in chassis and parts on its exterior. Inside,
Museum of American Art in 2010, just a mere 915 square feet, with a textile curtain fabricated by a a composition of exposed plumbing,
six weeks after Melitonov graduated womens collective paired to a display case that pays homage handmade floor tiles, and rows of palm
from Yales architecture school. RPBW to the postmodernist Hans Hollein. The firms embrace of trees has the feeling of a greenhouse.
diverse perspectives also sheds light on Whereas early projects like Alessa
its very name: Taller Ken may be the sum include identifiable architectural pre-
of the Spanish word for workshop and cedents, it is not clear whether Madero
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P H O T O G R A P H Y: G E N S L E R / RYA N G O B U T Y
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The firm is raising its
public profile with the
storefront entrance
of this ground-floor
studio. An increased
number of conference
rooms, glazed for light
and transparency,
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P H O T O G R A P H Y: M I C H A E L M O R A N ( T O P ) ; A N D R E S G A R C I A L AC H N E R ( B O T T O M )
seeing how it works to foster productiv-
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from 280 to more than 600 employees
since 2011 and that, more widely, the 16
office moves Gensler undertook be-
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total employee count to more than
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tive effects of this strategy: last year
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San Jos, Costa Rica 2015 Genslers Latin American hub had modest beginnings in rented cubicles. Now well-being of people, and thats what we
this 160-person team occupies a bright and colorful workplace that revolves around a creative core, which houses a fabrication
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who occupy the open office areas have BNIM-designed ergonomic workstations As part of the renovation, the project team recreated original finishes,
with sit-stand desks. In keeping with Bunshafts concept, these have low dividers including high-gloss plastic-laminate walls on the executive floor (left). On
the typical floors (right), private offices are located near the core, as they
so as not to impede the daylight and views. were in 1965.
Since the renovation, the building has been listed on the National Register of
Historic Placesa testament to how faithful the project team was to the original.
This status allowed AEG to take advantage of state and federal preservation
funds. The grants, along with other sources, including a local jobs incentive and
state economic development tax credits, paid for half the $30 million construc-
tion cost.
Johnson guesses that AEG could have built a new headquarters for
$15 million, though it would have been obsolete in 10 or 15 years, she says.
Instead, the renovation has given Bunshafts building another five decades,
according to Kruses estimates. His hope is that BNIMs interventions are nearly
imperceptible. If hes done his job right, he says, most people wont even realize
weve been here. Joann Gonchar, AIA
credits
ARCHITECT: BNIM Rod Kruse, Kevin CLIENT: American Enterprise Group
Nordmeyer, principals; Carey Nagle, associate SIZE: 153,000 square feet
principal; Paul Kempton, Tina Wehrman, Levi COST: $30 million
Robb, Kayla Ohrt, Dana Sorensen, Jeff Shaffer,
COMPLETION DATE: August 2015
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A+E Mark Ryan, principal in charge; AECOM
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Roed & Associates (structural); Hunt Electric
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CONSULTANTS: Bob Close Studio (landscape);
Henderson Engineers (lighting)
CLIENT: City of St. Paul and the St. Paul Saints
SIZE: 347,000 square feet
COST: $63 million
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Covington at CityCenterDC seek a greater sense of community with the design of a new
office. The pair partnered with the D.C.-based architecture
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credits
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McLeish Debra Lehman Smith, COMPLETION DATE:
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James McLeish, Terese Wilson, December 2014
Covingtons choice of sustainable, locally sourced food for its
partners
casual dining room and bistroincentivize employees to SOURCES
ENGINEERS: Thornton Tomasetti
congregate and spend more time inside the headquarters. STONE: Campolonghi Italia
(structural); Dewberry (m/e/p)
While the traditional prize of law-firm meritocracy, a pri- CARPET: Bloombsberg, Vorwerk,
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Tandus
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The technology
centers Learning Kawartha Trades and Technology Centre explore a range of programs including carpentry, electrical,
plumbing, welding, heating, and refrigeration.
Factory (above)
features a four-story Perkins+Will Canada The timing of the KTTC project neatly dovetailed with the
teaching cube that
provides a flexible Peterborough, Ontario development of a new master plan of the campus, ensuring a
well-considered siting strategy. From a choice of several
framework for locations, Perkins+Will selected one next to the student
electrical and plumbing
installations and a
In todays increasingly competitive job market, some have commons, creating a new gateway to the campus in the
realistic simulation of argued for a return to vocational training. By the end of the process. According to design principal Duff Balmer, Our
actual site conditions. last century, these programs were often thought of as an decision was driven by the sloping topography and woodlot
educational dead end, but, given the declining return on edge; we wanted to integrate building and landscape as best
investment associated with a standard university educa- we could, much in the same way that Ron Thom did with the
tion, many schools are now ramping up trade programs. original campus building in the 1970s.
One of these is Fleming College in Peterborough, Ontario. Referencing its industrial lineage, the buildings neutrally
Following a mandate to focus on the development and toned material palette of Cor-Ten steel, concrete, and wood
P H O T O G R A P H Y: S C O T T N O R S W O R T H Y
growth of specialized construction training, the school merges seamlessly with its natural and built context. Richly
opened the new 87,000-square-foot Kawartha Trades and hued cedar sheathes the soffit of the extensive cantilevered
Technology Centre (KTTC) in September 2014 at a cost of roof in the entry plaza. The amply glazed building includes
$42 million. skylights and clerestory windows, bringing abundant light
Located on the main campus, the new facility replaces an to the interior spaces.
outdated industrial building on a remote satellite site. With In plan, the building is comprised of two superimposed
a large portfolio of educational, sports, and recreational orthogonal shedlike volumes that nestle into the slope.
facilities, Perkins+Will Canada was a natural choice to archi- Academic and administrative functions are located on the
tecturally redefine a new kind of skilled-trades education. upper level, while the lower level accommodates utilitarian
Flooded with daylight and featuring generously scaled, flex- workshop spaces. Direct access to loading and staging areas
ible, and open spaces, the KTTC welcomes students who can was an important consideration, as was the provision of an
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gateway accessed by
a new parking area,
daylight and fresh air.
entry plaza, and An enormous warehouse-like learning factory contains
northsouth a four-story teaching cube of open platforms, a unique
pedestrian axis link to feature that simulates a real-world, multilevel construction
the campus
residences and
site in which various trades work together collaboratively.
athletics facility. A This interdisciplinary approach enables students to prepare
large skylit common for the complex building sites they may experience after
area (right) provides graduation.
views to the Learning
Factory and The architects have made visibility a priority: views from
encourages the common area on the upper level overlook the busy hive
cross-pollination of activity in the learning factory, enabling theoretical and
among disciplines. applied teaching to work in tandem, according to Balmer.
And by drawing students from sequestered classrooms to
Wi-Fienabled common spaces, the design fosters social
interaction and the sharing of ideas. In fulfilling the man-
date of creating a more immersive teaching environment,
the buildings didactic purpose is expressed by the mecha-
P H O T O G R A P H Y: S C O T T N O R S W O R T H Y ( T O P ) ; T O M A R B A N ( B O T T O M )
nisms and systems that were intentionally left exposed to
demonstrate best practices in construction and sustainabil-
ity. The project is on track for LEED Gold certification.
credits In its desire to provide alternative pathways to learning,
ARCHITECT: Perkins+Will Canada COST: $42 million the KTTC has established a strong affiliation between train-
DArcy Arthurs, managing principal; COMPLETION DATE: ing and employment through partnerships with private
Duff Balmer, design principal; Jan- September 2014 industry, which in turn has stimulated job growth in the
Willem Gritters, project architect region. Since the facilitys completion, enrollment has in-
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CONSULTANT: Fleisher Ridout ENTRANCES: Assa Abloy other Fleming College students and visitors, who just enjoy
(landscape) spending time in the building. Ultimately, says Balmer, the
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GENERAL CONTRACTOR:
skilled-trades training looks like. Leslie Jen
Elite Construction
CLIENT: Sir Sandford Fleming
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raised to the height of
the window sills
(below).
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ARCHITECTURAL RECORD 2016 AWARDS
GOOD DESIGN IS good business
New concrete plinths
and platforms play off
the existing concrete
columns to accom
modate different kinds
of meeting spaces
(right). An axonometric
drawing (below)
indicates how the
boardwalk on the
middle level of the
three floors connects
various functions.
WHY DRI-DESIGN?
Dri-Design Metal Wall Panels provide an uncommon amount of design flexibility
with their nearly endless variety of materials, finishes, shapes, and textures.
The Hill 7 project in Seattle took full advantage of Dri-Designs options by not
only using a vertical, staggered joint, painted aluminum panel on the faade
of the main elevations, but also as a unique accent for the interior ceiling and
lower exterior soffit in a polished stainless steel, tapered panel. The combination
creates a spectacular streetscape for this downtown development.
P H O T O G R A P H Y: B E N R A H N /A- F R A M E
ants including Regus, a co-working space for tech companies, ARCHITECT: Quadrangle SIZE: 43,000 square feet
and Invivo, a medical communications firm. Architects Richard Witt (project COST: withheld
The big move was saved for the crook of the buildings L. lead), Caroline Robbie (interiors
Here Quadrangle built a small additiona low glass pavilion COMPLETION DATE: November 2014
lead), principals
and two towers clad in weathering steel. These towers house
ENGINEERS: Read Jones SOURCES
an elevator, restrooms, and circulation. We were able to unify
Christoffersen (structural); Integral GLAZING: Guardian
these different levels, provide an accessible entrance, and
create a new character for this building, says Witt. And the Group (m/e) CURTAIN WALL: Alumicor
below-grade space, which now borrows north light from the GENERAL CONTRACTOR: COR-TEN: Agway Metals
sunken courtyard, will be home to a new restaurant by Oliver First Gulf HARDWARE: Assa Abloy;
& Bonacini in partnership with Big Rock Brewery. CLIENT: Hullmark Developments Lawrence Hardware
Rainier cable
railing with flat
stainless steel top
rail and barrel
nut fittings
Photography by
@Spacecrafting
| Sustainable 9
Design + Build
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JW Marriott Chicago Chicago, IL
Architect: Lucien Lagrange & Assoc.
Complete Entrance: Crane 3000-A with
ESA Automatic Sliding Doors
DORMA has been a market leader of innovative access solutions for more
than 100 years. The DORMA portfolio includes architectural hardware,
specialty hardware for glass door and wall applications, door automation
systems, operable wall systems, and electronic access control systems.
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GRAND
TOUR
Like a Houdini stunt, the hospitality venues
shown on the following pages are sensa-
tional exercises in escape. Yet they are also
firmly rooted in their varying contexts.
Take Generator Amsterdam, a century-old
university building cleverly converted
into a colorful hostel, or JW Marriotts
luxury resort on the former grounds of a
Venetian sanitarium. These projects also
document the range of ways we choose to
spend our increasingly rare leisure time,
whether detoxing in a Bavarian medi-spa,
or indulging at a Bavarian-inspired London
restaurantproof that good design is a
journey in itself.
P H O T O G R A P H Y: A D R I A G O U L A
DUTCH TREAT
Breathing new life into old buildings, a hospitality brand offers lodging that
blends the informality of a hostel with the comforts of a boutique hotel.
BY TRACY METZ
PHOTOGRAPHY BY NIKOLAS KOENIG
T
he transformation of a century-old brick univer- works with its global partner, Toronto-based DesignAgency,
sity facility into a combination hostel and hotel on the adaptive reuse, in cosmopolitan cities, of buildings
has injected new life into this aging, somber build- that it deems to have character. The Amsterdam outpost,
ing and has launched it from seclusion into the which has 566 beds in 168 rooms, opened in March and will
public domain. The new Generator Amsterdam, on be followed this year by venues in Stockholm and Rome.
the edge of a park in the up-and-coming eastern The largest to date, with 916 beds, is in a 1985 office build-
part of town, reflects the spread of tourism be- ing in Paris (record, May 2015, page 121); the first in the
yond the historic centera trend that has been encouraged U.S. is scheduled to open next year, in Miami. Diverse as the
by the city, which has been greatly restricting hotel permits branches are, they all apply a common formula: give guests
since the fall of 2013. what they really needWi-Fi, USB ports, fun and lively social
The young Generator hospitality chainrun by an spacesand leave out the fussy or fusty elements, such as
American and funded by an English private equity firm closets and table linen.
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LIGHTEN UP
The heavy 1917 brick
lab building is
crowned with two
new guest room
floors behind a glass
curtain wall
(opposite). At
reception, historical
details such as
stained glass and
terrazzo floors are
integrated with the
hip new design.
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0 30 FT.
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credits
ARCHITECT: IDEA Ontwerp Pieter Koster, Hans
Snoek, Eric Priester
INTERIOR DESIGNER: DesignAgency
Anwar Mekhayech
ENGINEERS: Van Rossum (structural); Michael
Nijdam (m/e)
CONSULTANTS: Deltavormgroep (landscape);
Build2live (fire protection, acoustics)
CLIENT: Generator Hostels
SIZE: 70,000 square feet
COST: withheld
COMPLETION DATE: March 2016
SOURCES
FINISHES: Studio Job, Flavor Paper
LIGHTING: Flos, Moooi, Blom & Blom
FURNISHINGS: Vitra, Bleu Nature, Miniforms, Piet
Hein Eek, Tom Dixon
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WORKING IT
Conran and Partners whip a Victorian-era gymnasium back into
shape as a modern mecca of Mittel-European cuisine.
BY ANNA FIXSEN
B
elieve it or not, more than a century before we could
Aerobicise, Tae Bo, or SoulCycle our way to a svelte phy-
sique, Victorian England had its own preoccupation with
getting buff. In a 1903 letter to the editor of the Guardian,
Arthur G. Mears bemoaned the state of Londons flabby
youth, painfully apparent in the public streets. Physical
strength, he wrote, was the element upon which the
future of the nation depends.
Mr. Mears was the secretary of the German Gymnastic Society,
an athletic association headquartered in a yellow-brick building adja-
cent to St. Pancras station. The Turnhalle was constructed by German
ex-pats in 1865 andas one of Londons first purpose-built gyms
championed vigorous sporting activities like fencing, boxing, and
gymnastics. Damage from a zeppelin raid in 1918, toward the end of
the First World War, brought an untimely end to the society, and the
building became the property of the Great Northern Railway.
P H O T O G R A P H Y: S T E V E W H I T E /C A LV E R T S T U D I O S ( T O P ) ; C O U R T E S Y M U S E U M O F L O N D O N A R C H A E O L O GY
Last fall, the sporting club was reincarnated as a glamorous tem-
ple to Mittel-European cuisinea turn of events that would have
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
When a group of Germans
first opened its Gymnastic
Society adjacent to St.
Pancras rail station in
1865, it was one of
Londons only gymnasiums
(below). The architects
opted to restore the
heritage-listed building to
its original condition,
removing a second floor
slab to open up the dining
room and to reveal the
buildings stunning timber
roof.
( B O T T O M ) , M A R C U S P E E L (O P P O S I T E )
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PHOTOGRAPHY: JE AN CA ZAL S
German Gymnasiumonce notorious for crime and prostitutionhas RAISING THE BAR From a marble-topped counter, customers can get a peek into
experienced an urban renaissance. In addition to the renovation of the kitchen beyond while sipping an elderflower-infused cocktail. Upstairs, booths are
inserted behind original Corinthian columns (opposite), where a specially
St. Pancras Station and its Gothic Revival hotel, and the redevelop-
commissioned portrait of the gymnasiums original architect, Edward Gruning, keeps
ment of adjacent Kings Cross station (record, June 2012, page 72), the a watchful eye.
area is now home to parks, restaurants, Central Saint Martins College
of Art and Design, and shiny new office towers; Google will soon be
moving into an 11-story building by Mossessian Architecture. In 2011,
as part of the plan, the developer Argent selected hospitality group
D&D London and Conran and Partners to come up with both a design
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PERFECT 10
Parallel bars, the pommel
horse, and rope climbing
were popular at the
German Gymnastic
Society (left). Two
dramatic blackened-steel
staircases flank the dining
room (opposite, top) and
lead to an upper level,
which has a second bar
and more intimate dining
areas (opposite, bottom).
The large clock was
designed by Smith of
Derby, which also
refurbished St. Pancras
Stations historic
timepiece.
and an overall dining concept for the heritage-listed gymnasium. more than 400 diners, but you wouldnt know it, given how the archi-
When the architects arrived, the building bore little resemblance tects strategically divided the space by nestling banquettes into the
to its original self. Throughout the 20th century, it had undergone bays behind by the original Corinthian columns and creating snug
numerous transformations (it had stints as an office and as an artists clusters of seating in open areas.
residence), the most drastic of which was the infill of original viewing The team inserted a mezzanine between the ground and second
galleries to create a second floor, slicing the vast hall in two. There floors to conceal a pastry kitchen, offices, and a boiler room, and
were also pressing structural concerns: turn-of-the-last-century lami- stowed mechanicals and a second-floor kitchen behind a mirrored
nated timber roof trusses (secured with bolts and still embedded with bronze volume above and beyond the bar, which vividly reflects the
P H O T O G R A P H Y: C O U R T E S Y M U S E U M O F L O N D O N A R C H A E O L O GY ( T O P ) ; M A R C U S P E E L (O P P O S I T E , 2)
hooks used to support gymnasts ropes) were causing the masonry geometries of the dining room and enables the soaring timber roof to
walls to buckle. steal the show.
The base-building architect Allies & Morrison, working closely The German Gymnasium, by virtue of its bustling location, is
with Conran and Partners, removed the second floor slab and rein- attracting a diverse clientele, from commuters to office workers to
troduced the galleries where Victorian spectators would have once university students. On a recent morning, a traveler sipped coffee
watched boxing matches. They also inserted stainless-steel tension while engrossed in the days newspaper while, across the room on a
rods to support the splaying walls, retiled the aging roof, and added banquette, a group of colleagues huddled around a laptop. The menu
a pair of blackened-steel staircases leading to the upper level reflects the areas newfound tastes with offerings ranging from
galleries. truffled beef broth to grilled tiger prawns, but Bavarian stick-to-
For the interiors, project director Norden and her team channeled your-ribs classics still abound. And like the restaurants requisite
the buildings history. But the architect (herself German) reluctantly schnitzel and sauerkraut, the building feels, says Norden, as if it
admits, If you open a German restaurant, people immediately think of has always been there. n
oompah music and steins. So, instead, they drew inspiration from the
grand coffeehouses and brasseries of central Europe in that periodto
credits
dazzling effect. The lower level is bordered by the muscular twin stair-
cases and anchored by a marble-topped bar on the southwest side. In ARCHITECT: Conran and Partners Tina SIZE: 12,900 square feet
addition to providing the rooms glowing focal point, the bar is also the Norden, project director; Meredith Hull, COST: withheld
gateway to the kitchen; diners can view the chefs at work from across project architect COMPLETION DATE: November 2015
the room. At the center of the dining floor is a cross-shaped banquette BASE BUILDING/ENVELOPE
made from walnut, brass, and marble, surrounded by caf-style tables. RESTORATION ARCHITECT:
SOURCES
Soft eye-level lighting, blush-pink uphol- Allies & Morrison
stery, and walnut detailing lend warmth to the dramatic open space. FUMED OAK FLOORING: Havwoods
PROJECT MANAGER: PSE Associates
The design team also created numerous subtle references to the WALL LAMPS: Flos
ENGINEERS: Milk Architecture and Design
gymnasiums athletic past: the grand staircases wood handrails LOOSE FURNISHINGS: SCP Contracts
(structural); Lehding Services Design
evoke parallel bars, and bronze mesh screens hint at fencing masks.
(m/e/p) CUSTOM BATHROOM
When viewed from above, the ground levels granite and marble WALLCOVERINGS: Muzeo
GENERAL CONTRACTOR: 3Interiors
floors take on the lines of a playing court.
Upstairs, the viewing gallery becomes more intimate, with dining LIGHTING CONSULTANTS: Into Lighting
spaces tucked into cozy niches. The restaurant can accommodate CLIENT: D&D London
THE GERMAN GYMNASIUM LONDON CONRAN AND PARTNERS 97
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S
JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa | Venice ince the Middle Ages in Venice, several of the islands in
the Venetian lagoon between the Grand Canal and the
Matteo Thun & Partners Lido leading to the Adriatic Sea were used as refuges for
ISLAND LIFE
monks seeking solitude or for victims of the plague and
other contagious diseases. Now that isolationist approach
is being testedon a luxurious scaleon one such aban-
doned island of the lagoon, home to the new JW Marriott
Venice Resort & Spa, the luxury brand of Marriott International. The
hotel chain took a chance on the remote location, a 20-minute boat
A former hospital in the Venetian Lagoon ride from St. Marks Square.
The artificial island was built in the 1860s to store fuel and other
transforms into an upscale resort. combustibles but soon became, like the much older neighboring
BY JOSEPHINE MINUTILLO islands, a sanctuary for convalescents. In the 1890s, owing to the
islands proximity to the sea, its agreeable climate, and distance
from the cramped quarters and pollution of the city, many of the
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SET SAIL
Hotel guests and visitors
for the day arrive on the
island via a complimentary
shuttle from St. Marks
Square (opposite). The
hotels main building
originally opened in the
early 1930s as a state-
of-the-art hospital (above).
Its rooftop bar, restaurant,
and pool offer views of
Venice (left).
buildings on its 40 acres were converted to hospitals to treat pulmo- over aesthetics. The top of the building looks like a de Chirico paint-
nary ailments. By the 1930s, a large modern medical facility had ing, Thun says. We wanted to follow that Rationalism. Thun and
opened, to much national fanfare. his partner Luca Colombo left the floor plans largely intact, keeping
That sanitarium would continue to treat patients for five decades, the wide corridors and their large glass doors onto the terraces of the
but eventually the entire island was vacated, and it sat in ruin, until original hospital. The interiors are mainly white, like the exterior
the start of a restoration in 2000. That project, taken over by the stucco, giving the entire building a light, airy feel. Public spaces are
Milan-based firm Matteo Thun & Partners following an invited com- outfitted with lighting that Thunalso well known as a product
petition in 2011, transformed the five-story main hospital building designercreated for a couple of Italian brands. The biggest architec-
and 17 other smaller ones into 266 hotel rooms and suites, three tural intervention was on the roof, where an infinity pool was added
restaurants, several bars, and a spa. When you arrive on the island beside the rooftop bar and restaurant. Bounded by a glass parapet,
from Venice, you come from a totally urban situation, with no green the heated water of the pool seems to merge with the lagoon, while
spaces and overrun with tourists, explains Matteo Thun. We want- views of the cupolas of St. Marks Basilica and its neighboring campa-
ed to create a 360-degree alternative with a resort experience. nile are visible beyond.
The architecture of the main building expresses the abstract Slightly more upscale suites with a colorful dcor were designed
geometry of prewar Italian Rationalism, where function prevails for the smaller, older buildings, which, while not historically signifi-
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with hints of a classical vocabulary built for doctors and nurses as a credits
place to eat, drink, and watch movies following their shifts. Newly ARCHITECT: Matteo Thun & Partners SOURCES
planted herb and vegetable gardens also contribute to the restau- Matteo Thun, principal; Luca Colombo, CARPET: Brintons, Tai Ping
rants menus. partner and project manager GLAZING: Saint Gobain, Pilkington, AGC
The architects were frankly skeptical that travelers to Venice
ENGINEERS: Buro Happold, LIGHTING: Artemide, &Tradition,
would want to stay so far from the action of the city itself, but since
Milan Ingegneria ClassiCon, CTO Lighting, Gubi, Simes,
opening in the spring of 2015, the seasonal hotel has frequently been Unopi, Barovier & Toso
CLIENT: Aareal Bank; Marriott
at capacity. A more affordable alternative to Ciprianialso removed
International (operator) FURNITURE: Gervasoni, Andreu World,
from the throngs of tourists on an island closer init is especially
SIZE: 145,000 square feet Thonet, Mater, Ligne Roset, Riva 1920,
popular with families, as children can safely run about. For adults of
Meridiani
today, including this one, the seclusion of the small island, with its COST: withheld
LOCKSETS: Onity
cheerful spaces, does not feel imposed but, rather, welcome. n COMPLETION DATE: June 2015
JW MARRIOTT VENICE RESORT & SPA VENICE MATTEO THUN & PARTNERS 103
LAP OF LUXURY
The spa and its adjacent
treatment rooms are
located in restored brick
warehouse buildings
(opposite, top). Metal grids
were used in parts of the
spa buildings facade
(opposite, bottom right).
The main buildings
rooftop restaurant fuses
Mediterranean and Nordic
influences (opposite,
bottom left). The pink and
white stucco facade of
Dopolavoro was
completely restored
(right). A gabled steel
canopy replaces crumbled
brick walls at the rear of
that building, to create an
outdoor dining area
(below).
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T
he gleaming, rectilinear glass-and-wood Lanserhof Tegernsee,
a resortlike spa clinic nestled in the Bavarian countryside,
seeks to regenerate the health of its clientele. Its Alpine sur-
roundings and contemplative atmosphere bring to mind
Thomas Manns sanitarium in his novel The Magic Mountain
only the patients in the fictive Swiss institution had to
contend with tuberculosis. Here, health concerns might in-
clude more subtle ailments derived from the stress and indulgences of
contemporary life. Germany has long been the wellspring of such re-
storative resorts, dating as far back as the 2nd century CE, when the
Romans happened upon the hot springs that became known as Baden-
Baden. Times have changed, but the desire for taking a cure has not.
While Manns cast of characters were a representative assortment of
early 20th-century European cosmopolites, the clientele at Lanserhof
Tegernsee comes from all over the worldand is likely to be extremely
well-heeled, literally: a famous designer of ultrachic shoes was a recent
guestas well as a top interior decorator from Paris, the head of a ma-
jor auction house in New York, and the daughter of an English duke. In
fact, Lanserhof Tegernsees architect, Christoph Ingenhoven, has fre-
quented the place, which opened in 2014 as part of a cluster of medical
resorts originally formed in Lans, Austria, over 30 years ago. The brief
for the Dusseldorf-based firm of Ingenhoven Architects was to provide
a state-of-the-art facility in a luxurious (but low-key) hotel, 260,000
square feet, in this pastoral landscape south of Munich. Its 70 bed-
rooms and suites range from 600 to over 1,000 square feet.
The stay at any Lanserhof inn, however, involves a fair amount of
deprivation for its guests in terms of food and drink. Inspired by the
teachings of the Austrian physician Dr. Franz Xaver Mayr (18751965),
the regimen involves therapeutic fasts and special detoxifying diets
that promise to rejuvenate the metabolic system and boost wellbeing.
And youll lose weightalthough, the architect says, Eighty percent of
the guests do not need to reducejust change their lifestyle. Its not a
P H O T O G R A P H Y: A L E X A N D E R H A I D E N ( L E F T ) ; H . G . E S C H ( R I G H T )
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spa, he adds, but more like a clinic, with medical treatments. facility a domestic look, enhanced by the planting on the inner walls of
P H O T O G R A P H Y: H . G . E S C H ; F L O R I A N R E I N D L
In planning this facility, the owners purchased a golf course with the courtyard and on the roof.
dramatic views of the Alps and placed the new building on a hill. In Both the client and architect wanted natural materialsminus syn-
developing the scheme for the 260-by-260-foot-square three-story struc- thetics, chemicals, or toxinswith a neutral color scheme, as befit a
ture, which is organized around an inner garden, Ingenhoven was clinical program. Plush upholstery for the seating adds the proper sense
inspired by the areas monasteries and large farmhouses with court- of comfort. In turn, the white-on-white palette in the bedrooms and
yards. Moreover, the rough climate and strong winds of the locale baths imbues them with a sense of purity and serenity without visual
encouraged him to think of the inward-turning plan. distraction. The medical clinic, entered through the courtyard or via a
The winds and the fact that most guests tend to get cold easilybe- corridor from the hotel, is pristine white throughout, except for what is
cause of their low-calorie dietconvinced Ingenhoven to design a known as the Blue Sofaan enormous azure-hued seating area where
poured-in-place reinforced-concrete structure that would provide ther- guests meet for their various treatments and consultations. An adjoining
(O P P O S I T E )
mal mass. And concretes acoustical properties assure peace and quiet. bathhouse, reached via an underground passage, offers a zenlike yoga
Oak is used for floors and decks, while larch wood clads exterior and studio, a gym with the latest equipment, and a sauna, as well as indoor
interior surfaces. Sliding screens across the private balconies give the and outdoor pools.
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Ingenhovens firm executed the entire design, including the interi- Yes, you go to bed hungry, but the atmosphere is very conducive to rest-
ors. Its a gesamtkunstwerk, says the architect. A range of sustainable ing. In the rigorously restrained chasteness of this modern monastery
featuresgeothermal heating and cooling, triple-glazed windows, the you do feel coddled by the design. You depart feeling lightermentally as
living walls on the courtyards inner facades, and the planted roof that well as physicallywith a resolve to come back. Someday. n
reduces solar loadsaccord with Ingenhovens green reputation.
The day at the medical spa begins by drinking a mixture of Epsom James Reginato is a writer at large for Vanity Fair.
salts. Thesealong with 25 bitter drops of some sort of potion ingested
before every mealensure that your cleansing stay is not the normal fun
holiday. Naturally, no alcohol, caffeine, or sugar are allowed, but once you credits
make it past the third day, you start to feel healthier. Breakfast, served at ARCHITECT: Ingenhoven Architects SOURCES
7 a.m. in the dining room, is small: some have tea; others have porridge Christoph Ingenhoven, principal in charge WOOD FACADE: Rubner Holzbau
or gluten-free bread (each bite of which must be chewed 25 times). The STRUCTURAL ENGINEER: Binnewies BALCONY FACADES: Freisinger Holzbau
morning program includes medical diagnostics with staff doctors. CONSULTANTS: DS-Plan (facade); GLASS: Foidl Bau-und-Kunstglas
P H O T O G R A P H Y: A L E X A N D E R H A I D E N
The rest of the dayif you have the energy, since the minimal diet DS-Plan with Ingenhoven Architects ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS: Baierl +
lowers your metabolismyou may golf, bike, go on a Nordic walk (sustainability); HHP Ingenieure Demmelhuber Innenausbau
(sticks provided; in winter, snowshoes as well), or take fitness or yoga fr Brandschutz (fire protection);
classes. The hikes are invigorating, as well as occasionally tempting PAINTS AND STAINS: Hierat
Mller BBM (acoustic); Enzo Enea, T17
when one passes the gemtlich beer hall in the nearby village that WALLCOVERINGS: Bachhuber
Landschaftsarchitekten, Ingenhoven
beckons with its brew and bratwurst. Architects (landscape) Einrichtungen
To help in the detoxing of ones digestive system, the medical spa gives SOLID SURFACING: Corian
CLIENT: Lanserhof Marienstein
its guests white hot-water bottles (rather chic, actually) to place over the CHAIRS: Vitra, Knoll
SIZE: 226,000 square feet
abdomen for 20 minutes twice daily while reclining on a bed fitted with
organic linens. Dinner is over by 6:30 p.m., at which point you may at- COST: withheld
tend a concert or a lecture in the lobby and knock back medicinal teas. COMPLETION DATE: January 2014
LANSERHOF TEGERNSEE MARIENSTEIN, GERMANY INGENHOVEN ARCHITECTS 109
SYBARITICALLY
SPARTAN Expansive
glazing allows views of
nature from the
luxuriously simple guest
rooms (opposite).
Wood-decked balconies
open off the rooms
(above). The heated
saltwater pool (left)
adjoins a separate
bathhouse.
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BITE-SIZE DESIGN
Three restaurants and bars on three different continents
serve up innovative stylewith a side of local flavor.
BY MIRIAM SITZ
SALUD! Low, rustic shelves on one side of the entry corridor (above) hold bins of
produce, suggesting traditional Mexican markets. Open to the Pacific Ocean, the canti-
levered patio (right) is set slightly lower in elevation than the main dining rooms.
Dramatic desert landscaping frames the restaurants outdoor spaces (bottom).
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tables are fitted with custom steel-and-walnut pivoting stools (left).
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Architects Lyndon Neri and Rossana Hu channeled the classic 1950s
American diner for their recent restaurant project in the former French
Concession district of Shanghai. Concrete tiles, hand-painted in a dizzy-
ing 3-D checkerboard, cover the floors and bases of the communal tables.
The geometric design evokes a certain 50s look, says Neri, and adds
depth and texture to a small site.
Mirrored panels help to visually expand the 1,000-square-foot space,
while steel-framed glazing folds, opening the restaurant to the out-
doors. The interior is extremely tight, and the street is one of the
nicest in the city, says Hu. We wanted to allow a sense of transpar- P H O T O G R A P H Y: D I R K W E I B L E N
ency, to bring the activities on the street into the interior, permitting
both visual and sound interactions. A skylight running the length of
the dining space brings even more daylight in. At night, minimalist
pendant lamps designed by the Shanghai-based architects glow above
the tables.
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TAKING PRECAUTIONS inside, including planter boxes outside patient appropriate. Salvaged structural timbers
The 521,000-square-foot, six-story LPCH expan- windows, multiuse gardens, and a variety of from local buildings and site-harvested red-
sion, scheduled for completion in 2017 and interactive displays and artwork relating to the wood, for example, appear in the entrance
targeting LEED Gold certification, aims to eco-regions of California. canopy, elevator tower cladding, and trim,
support health and healing by reinforcing In keeping with this project theme, the introducing biophilic elements.
patients connections to community and the team prioritized local, natural, and healthy But more complex materials require
natural environment. In addition to features materials. Natural materials have an innate screening. Perkins+Wills first step is to con-
to insure good indoor air quality and water healthfulness, says Robin Guenther, a princi- sult its in-house-developed precautionary
and energy conservation, the building has pal of Perkins+Will, architects for the lista publicly available catalogue of sub-
several elements intended to bring nature hospital, so we use them wherever theyre stances commonly found in building
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Drake, a senior associate at Perkins+Will, but floorings that require no sealing, no- and half the battle. You still have to get them
the biggest hang-up is a lack of options. For low-VOC (volatile organic compound) paints, installed in the building. Contractors inevita-
high-profile or especially large projects, a non-PVC window treatments and wall cover- bly want to substitute less expensive, easier to
manufacturer may consider it worthwhile to ings, and furnishings without halogenated obtain, or more familiar options, and by that
reformulate a product, or publish information flame retardants. Occasionally the weight of phase in a project, the client group that origi-
to comply with LEED credit requirements. other priorities prevailed over health factors nally selected the materials often has
Otherwise, the design team can do little but (the selected solid surface countertops, for disbanded. If you dont develop a strong
flag the issue for the client and make a materi- example, contain precautionary list chemicals). culture that cares about these things, says
als recommendation based on other priorities. But, says Guenther, presenting the options Guenther, the intention will not be realized.
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CLEAN AND GREEN Products Innovation Institute. C2C is based on hydroponic greenhouse on the roof where
Method Manufacturing brought a strong cul- the ideal that all products can be designed for food is grown for the local community. And
ture to its new 150,000-square-foot cleaning- continuous recovery and reutilization, and where you might expect a smokestack, theres
products manufacturing facility in Chicagos provides an assessment across five categories: a wind turbine and solar panels, producing
Pullman neighborhoodthe first LEED material health, material reutilization, renew- over a third of the facilitys energy.
Platinum project of its kind. The facility is a able energy and carbon management, water Although not every product in the building
living dedication to clean in as many ways as stewardship, and social fairness; alternatively, is C2C compliant, the architects identified
possible, says William McDonough, principal a stand-alone material health certificate is certified products or products with certifica-
of William McDonough + Partners, architects also available. tion potential wherever appropriate.
for the project. Method understandably wanted its manu- McDonoughs and Braungarts company,
Methods cleaning products are certified by facturing facility to be just as ecologically and MBDC, served as the materials consultant,
Cradle to Cradle (C2C)a program developed socially responsible as the products it makes. providing reports based on publicly available
by McDonough and chemist Michael Completed in 2015, about 80 percent of the data to identify products that met C2C human
Braungart and now administered by an inde- factorys 22-acre former brownfield site has and ecological health criteria. Products re-
pendent nonprofit, the Cradle to Cradle been converted to wildlife habitat. It has a viewed included countertops, cabinets,
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PAVING THE WAY The Rose, a 90-unit mixed-income times as many as 100times higher than and for social equityall on an extremely
residential development in Minneapolis, was part of a outdoor levels, according to the Centers for tight budget of $148 per square foot.
Living Building Challenge pilot program. The initiatives
Disease Control and Prevention. The problem To reconcile our red list ambitions with
aim was to generate replicable models for using the
stringent certification system on affordable housing. affects some building types, such as affordable the amount of money we had, we needed a
housing, disproportionately. According to strategy to get the most bang for our buck,
ceramic and acoustic tiles, flooring, wall base, architects who work in this sector, such proj- says Paul Mellblom, a principal of MSR
and adhesives. In addition to identifying op- ects often prioritize materials cost, then Design, architects for the project. The teams
tions for the project, this process also alerted maintenance and durability, rarely factoring tactic was to tackle the products building
manufacturers to their products potential for in occupant health. occupants have the most contact with: floor-
certification.
Ironically, a product that presented a chal-
lenge to the projects goal of using healthy
Getting better products into the spec is only
materials was one of the most significant for
the buildings expression. Methods products
half the battle, says Perkins+Will principal
are known for their vibrant colors, and, Robin Guenther. You still have to get them
installed in the building.
McDonough had used color, both on the inte-
rior and exterior, as an important design
device. During the early phases of the project,
however, no C2C-certified paint was available. The Rose, a 90-unit mixed-income apart- ing, cabinets, finishes, countertops, and
But MBDC identified a zero-VOC, zero emis- ment complex developed by Aeon and Hope window treatments, for example, which
sions paint in the process of being certified Community, completed in Minneapolis in account for some of the most common expo-
that would receive its official C2C designation 2015, aims to change that. The project was sures to such toxins as VOCs and phthalates.
by the time construction neared completion. part of pilot program with the goal of gener- In all, the architects identified 40 materials
For McDonough, Methods commitment to ating replicable models for using the within the dwelling unit where factoring in
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transparency represents a complete reworking stringent green building certification sys- health impacts would provide the biggest
of what a factory can be, resulting in a new, tem, the Living Building Challenge (LBC), in payoff.
clean model for an industrial workplace. affordable housing. The Rose tackled the This approach not only transformed the
LBCs materials red list, which, much like way the architects understood the building,
BREATH OF FRESH AIR Perkins+Wills precautionary list, outlines says Rhys MacPherson, a project manager
Between work and home, Americans spend toxins commonly found in the built environ- with MSRit allowed the owners to pitch to
almost 90 percent of their time indoors, where ment. It also attempted to meet LBCs potential project backers more effectively:
pollutant levels can run two to fivesome- imperatives for net zero energy and water, Where funders might not have been inter-
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ested in wood studs, they were very inter- five tons of PVC out of the apartments. Products Innovation Institute and the
ested in helping pay for individual finish As with LPCH and Method, MSRs quest for International Living Future Institute (the
materials. They could see a clear return on budget-friendly, red listcompliant materials organization that administers the LBC), par-
investment. Among the finishes the com- entailed checking declarations on multiple ticipants include Clean Production Action, the
pleted apartments include are stone transparency programs. Complicating that Healthy Building Network, and the Health
countertops, which are naturally free of effort, says Mellblom, were the programs Product Declaration Collaborative.
methacrylate (an asthmagen commonly different standards for hazard assessment. To Indoor air testing at the Rose prior to turn-
found in solid surface countertops) and address this problem, the U.S. Green Building ing it over to residents confirmed that unit
red listcompliant flooring. Compared with Council has convened a harmonization initia- VOC readings were between 20 to 30 micro-
a standard spec, the flooring alone kept tive. In addition to the Cradle to Cradle grams per cubic meter, well below the target
level of 500 micrograms. Now a research
initiative by the Parsons School of Design and
1 BIO-BASED FLOOR the Healthy Building Network intends to
TILE quantify the health hazards the Roses materi-
6 2 STONE
als choices avoided. The studys goal is to
5 COUNTERTOP
express reduced ill effects in terms of time
added to the occupants lifespans.
3 CABINETS
Improving someones health is a very
WITHOUT ADDED
tangible benefit, says Mellblom. Once we
FORMALDEHYDE
understand the specifics of how design can
4 PVC-FREE SHEET do that, we will be able to really step up
FLOORING the effort to make the world betterin a
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2 4 SHADE Katharine Logan is an architectural designer and a
writer focusing on design, sustainability, and
well-being.
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Opening glass walls can be used in hospitality, retail, or restaurant settings to either open an indoor space up completely to an outdoor area (left)
or be closed to seal off the exterior of the building when the weather is not favorable (right).
wall enables the creation of large, inviting en- When opening glass walls are used as part CREATIVE INTERIOR SPACES
trances in the lobby area, thus eliminating the of the building enclosure, the performance of Hospitality and retail spaces are often in need
barrier between the entrance and the lobby these systems is clearly critical. Comparing of interior spaces that are space efficient, while
and allowing a free f low of customer traffic. manufacturers and specifying opening glass still meeting differing and variable needs. This
They can also be used as interior divisions walls that can stand up to the daily rigors of is particularly true in individual guest rooms
in hotels and restaurants to allow person- a hospitality or retail building is important. where design criteria need to blend with space
nel to quickly and easily incorporate or close Equally, the opening glass wall needs to show efficiency. One way to approach that efficiency is
retail space, dining areas, bars, and meeting documented capabilities to appropriately with- to use interior sliding or folding door hardware
rooms. Such a separation might be appropri- stand the challenges of wind, water, extreme instead of swinging doors on such things as clos-
ate between a time-specific breakfast area and temperatures, forced entry, impact, acoustics, ets or bathrooms. Sliding doors do not intrude
the hotel public space after the food service and structural load. This includes attention to into the room (unlike pivot/swinging doors when
has concluded. Or it might be a way to quickly details such as multipoint locking entry doors opening), which is a benefit to hotels with rooms
create private banquet rooms, meeting rooms, that may be equipped with extra-long, tamper- that have a smaller footprint where every square
or retail spaces that can still transmit light but resistant locking rods between panels to ensure foot counts. Further, the materials used on slid-
significantly reduce sound transmission. they meet or exceed forced-entry testing for ing doors can vary such that dramatic finishes or
In retail settings, a wide-open entrance commercial grade door panels. It may also even full glass can help enhance and bolster the
similarly eliminates barriers by creating a include built-in adjustment and compensation overall interior design of a room or suite.
seamless transition between street or mall and points to ensure continued ease of operation if In public areas, sliding doors can not only
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from opening glass walls that can increase
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rative wall panels, corner guards, and wall base. motel and not seeing anyone with a cell phone, is to identify the specific needs of the people
Heavy-duty interior protection products, such as laptop, tablet, or other electronic device. Archi- using the facility. Electrical outlets and/or USB
wall and floor bumpers, door frame protectors, tects and other design professionals are typi- ports are needed for charging or operating
and expansion joint covers, are appropriately cally right there in the mix, often with some of devices. Similarly, access to wired Internet or
used in corridors and back-of-house applica- the latest and best products in our hands. But, other data ports are still preferred and may be
tions where carts and other equipment move. It do we fully acknowledge that experience into necessary in some cases over wireless connec-
is worth noting that such corridors often include the design of hospitality and retail buildings? If tions. If the locations of these outlets or ports
customer restrooms and may act as a passageway so, we are probably making it easier for guests is limited to walls or floors in a room, they
from back-of-house areas. Its these transition and customers to charge, connect, or efficiently may not prove to be particularly convenient
zones that are often overlooked in design and use their devices in a pleasant, convenient for users to find or connect. Think specifically
planning, and end up looking war-torn and bat- manner. If we arent, then we may be leaving it of hotel guest rooms, business centers, lobbies,
tered within months of the grand opening. In this to maintenance staff or others to incorporate and eating spaces that have minimal outlets,
case, a bit of protective forethought will keep this something into a carefully designed space that thus discouraging device-wielding patrons
area looking new and undamaged. However, add- may or may not be consistent with the design from going there in favor of places that make
ing protection doesnt mean that design needs to intents. Therefore, incorporating appropriate it easier. Instead of wall and floor access, the
suffer. Woodgrain rigid vinyl sheet, stainless steel, hardware, connectors, power, and audio visual better method is to incorporate outlets and
and 3-D trim boards have been used extensively wiring in a controlled, well-designed manner ports into the design of built-in surface tops
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There are also solid surface materials that can
provide a clean, durable, high-end look emulating
stone but at a fraction of the cost. When used in
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have the grout lines of other materials. Similar
durable products are available that even incorpo-
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Durable fabrics are another product type that
have become popular for back of house, front of
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first come to mind, such as drapes, nets, bedding
fabrics, roller and vertical blinds, awnings, room
dividers, upholstery fabrics, and wall cover-
ings. Usually, the first consideration is fire code
ratings for flame-retardant properties, which
most commercial fabrics can meet. Beyond that
basic requirement is the ability of the fabric to
hold up over time in terms of the integrity of the
fabric itself, its color-fast properties, and ability
to withstand repeated cleanings. Of course, these
fabrics are part of the indoor environment and
may come in contact with people more so than
other building products so their safety in terms of
health effects on people needs to be documented.
Signage is another important aspect of facil-
ity maintenance and operations so choosing a
signage system that can hold up to the rigors of
commercial use should be considered. One-piece,
back-painted photopolymer signs with frosted
paint and colored accents have become common-
ly used in these situations. The use of photopoly-
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sign, including logos, artwork, and other unique
markings. Secondly, the material has been tested Integrating electrical outlets and data ports for electronic devices into hospitality and retail
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Linear lighting systems are popular in many retail and hospitality situations but can run into dimensional problems during installation. The solution
can be found in field customizable end brackets, which can be trimmed or cut to suit the design or construction conditions.
and desktops or to include them in furnishings to reduce the number of chargers and other light lens could be recessed or flush with the
that can be connected to a wall source. Doing miscellaneous items that they need to travel adjacent wall or ceiling surface. Different lens
that in a manner that is elegant, cost effective, with. The station works by simply placing a Qi- treatments can be used, including housings
and code compliant usually involves the use of compatible device on the charging mat surface, that help direct light to focus in a strip or flare
grommets or other hardware that are specifi- allowing the device to start charging automati- outward. All of these treatments can enhance
cally designed for the purpose of convenient cally. Some use a luminous light ring on the the appearance of a space and influence the
access to power and data. cap to indicate that the charging is underway, experience of people using it.
With the needs defined and the most conve- although it does not light up until successfully Beyond sleek looks and versatility, the
nient locations identified, designers can choose connected with the phone. No wires, no mess, performance and energy efficiency of linear
from a surprisingly large array of manufac- and no problem forgetting to bring a USB cable lighting can be controlled. That begins with the
tured power and communication grommets or AC adapter. selection of the choice of lamp for the linear
and products to incorporate where needed. In cases where power and data are needed fixtures to use. Standard fluorescent lamping is
Single and multiple openings are available in in a flexible environment, such as restaurant or an option but so are high efficiency fluorescent
a variety of materials, colors, and finishes to hotel meeting rooms, there are also design op- and even higher efficiency LED lamps. The
either blend, enhance, or contrast with the sur- tions. Running extension cords and data wires width of the fixture can determine the number
rounding surfaces. They can be shaped round, has been the easy answer in the past, although of lamps and thus contribute to its overall
square, or rectangular, and can allow the outlet not necessarily the safest or most attractive op- energy consumption and wattage. The details
or data port to be fully recessed and finished tion. Instead, flat products that sit on the floor of the fixture will determine the effective light
flush with the mounting surface. In some cases, and connect to nearby wall outlets may prove output and the number of lumens emitted.
it may be appropriate to use products that pop more appealing. These can serve computers, And of course, the total number of fixtures
up for use and hide away when not needed. projectors, and other audio visual devices that in the space will ultimately drive the overall
In others, it may be appropriate to use under- need to be located in open areas away from a watts per square foot calculation up or down
desk or edge-mount items or even freestanding wall or where other built-in solutions arent accordingly. For locations striving to meet an
tabletop solutions. In all cases, the wiring to practical. The flat profile makes them safer for energy code prescribed lighting power density
serve them can usually be concealed within walking near, and they can use concealed or (LPD), the availability of all of these options
the built-in cabinetwork or furniture that they embedded wiring to feed both data and electri- helps achieve a linear lighting design that is
are serving, allowing for an appearance that is cal outlets. consistent with the design of the space and
much more deliberate and finished rather than the lighting levels needed, while still working
utilitarian in nature. CUSTOMIZABLE LINEAR LIGHTING within LPD limits.
There are also a number of specialty items One of the more striking trends in lighting Installing linear light fixtures recessed into
available that reflect even greater integration applications, particularly in retail and a ceiling usually needs careful coordination
and convenience. For example, it is possible hospitality settings, is the use of linear lighting and design prowess to assure that the layout
to integrate power outlets into small lighting systems either for general lighting or to feature of the lighting works within the constructed
fixtures designed for desktop or tabletop use, and highlight areas along walls, soffits, etc. or renovated geometry of a room or space.
thus providing a single point for all electrical Sometimes, it is used in thin bands of light that Designing a fixture layout more precisely than
needs. Another popular option is the use of climb up walls, cross ceilings, and continues normal construction tolerances allow is usually
a Qi wireless charging station that connects back down the other side. Other times, it is a recipe for problems in the field. Of course,
with a compatible smart phone or other device used as a series of wider parallel lines of light even if the conditions are realistic and achiev-
without the need for a charger or plug. This running the depth of a space and providing able, things do sometimes change and need to
is particularly helpful for people who prefer uniform illumination. The surface of the be coordinated. Either way, if a situation arises
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and there is either too little or too much room, is piped directly to an air-handling unit
then either a fixture needs to be eliminated or in a specific space. The compact footprint
the built construction needs to be modified. results in more usable (leasable) space and
Neither one is desirable from the standpoint of higher ceiling heights due to reduced plenum
controlling the final design, while both suggest space requirements. With a variable speed
additional costs and delays in completion that compressor, refrigerant flow and compressor
could have been avoided. speed is increased with demand and decreased
One way to overcome the field installa- when demand is lower. This results in lower
tion issues described above is to include an operating costs with VRF systems versus
on-site solution into the design. At least one traditional HVAC systems. While the upfront
linear lighting manufacturer has introduced an equipment costs for VRF may be higher than
accessory product in the form of a field-cus- traditional equipment, when the systems are
tomizable end plate that makes linear lighting evaluated on a total installed cost basis, the
installations look like they were made to mea- pricing is more comparable.
sure, wall to wall. The plate fits into the end of VRF zoning systems can meet the needs of
a fixture and matches its width so that it looks an entire building and can be customized to
like an extension of the linear light fixture. If meet the particular needs of just about any type
the dimension of the space as designed or avail- of retail or hospitality building. Controls are
able is not consistent with the normal length of available that allow for remote management
the linear light fixtures, then the end plate can of the systems and can integrate with other
be used the same way that a filler panel is used building system controls. Although somewhat
in cabinetry installations. The 6-inch plate can modular and separated in nature, VRF systems
be cut or trimmed to fill in the difference be- are appropriate for entire buildings, whether
tween the modular sized fixtures and the non- new construction or renovation. The individual
modular size of the space. In the event that the room or space zoning allows different areas of
constructed condition varies, the end plate can the building to be kept at different tempera-
similarly be used to allow for an adjustment tures and gives occupants the ability to control
and create a tight fit. By allowing for this minor their own comfort. VRF systems are also easily Variable refrigerant flow (VRF) zoning systems
field adjustment in the construction drawings, modified as the needs of a building or its oc- use centrally cooled or heated refrigerant
there is no longer a reason to hold up a project cupants change. run to individually zoned spaces based on the
demand for space cooling or heating.
while things get communicated, responded From an operations and maintenance
to, and resolved. And there is less opportunity standpoint, VRF systems offer a lot of advan-
for extra cost due to a delay claim. The result? tages as well. The latest compressor technol- CONCLUSION
Beautifully lit ceilings, with less time lost, more ogy is typically used, which is highly efficient Hospitality and retail facilities continuously
money saved, less aggravation, and a precisely and uses only the precise amount of energy renew and refresh their design and operations
crafted finish. required to maintain occupant comfort. to remain appealing to customers. Motivated
Further, they are inherently low-maintenance by better performance, enhanced image, and
ENERGY-EFFICIENT COOLING AND systems that are easy to service and do not operational cost savings, many owners look for
HEATING DELIVERS COMFORT require the entire system to be taken off line to features to be incorporated into their facilities
Keeping hospitality guests and retail shoppers service one zone. Hence, if a particular zone that are the latest available options. Architects
comfortable while controlling energy usage is needs attention, it can be isolated and ad- and designers who take advantage of the
a daily challenge for all who design, construct, dressed while the rest of the building contin- variety of building products and systems on the
or operate these spaces. The traditional way to ues to operate smoothly. market can help meet owners business needs,
do that is with a combination of central HVAC The systems are also quieter than traditional incorporate innovation into their designs,
units and ductwork that delivers appropriately HVAC systems and have been shown to satisfy and create buildings that are durable and
cooled or heated air to individual spaces. A users, particularly hotel guests. A seasoned sustainable in the long run.
different approach that is being successfully traveler, Dennis Hertlein, a partner with the
applied in hotels, restaurants, and stores is a firm of Surber Barber Choate & Hertlein, in
variable refrigerant flow (VRF) zoning system. Atlanta, Georgia, has openly remarked that Continues at ce.architecturalrecord.com
These systems use a central outdoor unit that Because of the super quiet VRF system with
supplies conditioned refrigerant to individual, filtered air and outstanding indoor air quality, I Peter J. Arsenault, FAIA, NCARB, LEED AP,
zoned indoor air-handling units that use only had the best nights sleep in a hotel Ive ever had is an architect and green building consultant who
the amount of refrigerant required to cool and woke up feeling great. Given all of these has authored more than 120 continuing education
or heat a space. With VRF systems, design attributes and positive capabilities, they are and technical publications as part of a nationwide
and installation tend to be easier and faster, well worth considering. practice. www.linkedin.com/in/pjaarch
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membrane structures are now a sustainable choice for permanent, habitable structures,
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ensioned membrane buildings provide an This course will review the aesthetics and
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requires column-free and open-span floor plates. sustainable design portfolio in any climate, deliv-
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instant, cost-effective alternatives to conven- In the introduction to the Whole Build-
Learning Objectives
tional construction for facilities that range from ing Design Guide, a program of the National
After reading this article, you should be able to:
dormitories, churches, and offices to gymnasiums. Institute of Building Sciences, Richard Rush is
1. Identify and design the components
Tensioned membrane structures have been around quoted as defining an integrated building sys-
of a permanent, habitable tensioned
since the 1960s, often used by the military. When tem by only four systems: structure, envelope, membrane structure.
oil and gas companies required shelters for both mechanical, and interior. The envelope has 2. Review the sustainability engineered into
arctic and desert climates that could be easily to respond both to natural forces and human these monolithic structures, including
transported across the world, engineers developed values. The natural forces include rain, snow, energy efficiency, daylighting, and fire
an energy-efficient portable building system. wind, and sun. Human concerns include safety, safety.
Their solution has been refined and developed security, and task success. The envelope pro- 3. Integrate components such as windows,
into a new building typepermanent, habitable vides protection by enclosure and by balancing doors, lobbies, and interior partitions
tensioned membrane structures. These buildings internal and external environmental forces. To within a self-supporting framed structure,
achieve protection it allows for careful control of all within a system that is designed for the
can be erected quickly and cost-effectively, main-
maximum reduction of construction waste
taining similar performance and aesthetic values penetrations. A symbol of the envelope might be and transportation costs.
to conventional structures, but with a lower cost a large bubble that would keep the weather out
4. Discuss the flexibility, cost-effectiveness,
basis of 35 to 50 percent. Architects who have and the interior climate in.1 and durability of these structures.
worked with these forms can attest to the dif-
ference and quality of these durable, affordable, To receive AIA credit, you are required to
flexible, and energy-efficient buildings. Continues at ce.architecturalrecord.com read the entire article and pass the test.
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T
he U.S. Green Building Council has rolled system is currently in the transition stage, in 1. Discuss the ways in which the U.S. Green
Building Councils Leadership in Energy
out the latest changes to its widely accepted which projects can earn credits under either the
and Environmental Design (LEED) fosters
Leadership in Energy and Environmental previous version, LEED 2009, or LEED v4, after sustainable building.
Design (LEED) green rating system. The changes, October 31, 2016, all new building projects must 2. Identify the principal areas in which LEED v4
known as LEED v4, have increased the stringency register under LEED v4. differs from previous versions of LEED.
of the requirements to comply with the principles It is widely acknowledged that LEED v4 has 3. Explain how masonry products are already
of green design. By their very nature, some prod- increased the stringency of requirements across engineered for rapid compliance with new
ucts are more conducive than others to compliance all sectors from water to energy to materials. LEED v4 requirements.
with the changes in LEED v4. This course will LEED v4 also goes deeper into getting a real 4. Articulate the advantages of insulated
discuss masonry in terms of its inherent ability to take on exactly what comprises a building concrete masonry systems and foam panel
meet and exceed requirements of the new model. project and, to that end, has introduced a new systems, as they fulfill green building goals
Also discussed will be several high-performance approach for building materials and prod- and can earn credits in the Materials and
Resources category of LEED v4.
masonry systems and how they meet energy tar- ucts. With overarching goals of transparency,
gets, reduce noise, and meet aesthetic objectives. responsible sourcing, and rigorous documenta-
To receive AIA credit, you are required to
tion, LEED v4 asks some basics about building read the entire article and pass the test. Go to
LEED V4 AND BUILDING MATERIALS materials. What are they composed of, and are ce.architecturalrecord.com for complete text
In fall 2013, the U.S. Green Building Council hazardous ingredients involved? Where are and to take the test for free.
formally launched changes to its green rat- the materials sourced, and how do they come AIA COURSE #K1606G
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document the life-cycle impacts of its products? reducing noise pollution, and helping to achieve renewable materials, and certified wood, as well
The most significant changes in LEED v4, in fact, a quiet environmenta feature much sought as reuse of materials and construction waste
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occurred in the Materials and Resources category, after in public buildings that accommodate large management. LEED v4 takes an entirely differ-
with three entirely new credits focused on prod- numbers of people. Using masonry can also lead ent approach. The focus of MR in LEED v4 is on
uct disclosure. to savings on insurance and maintenance costs as product transparency. Six of the 13 possible MR
the material wont burn, dent, rot, rust, or suffer points relate to product ingredient disclosure,
What LEED v4 Means for the Architect insect infestation. including EPDs, supply chain reporting, and
For specifiers of building products in vertical Many of these attributes may give masonry material ingredient reporting. Other significant
construction projects, Materials and Resources is products an edge over other structural materi- changes in the MR category include the addition
almost overwhelmingly the primary category in als not only in sustainable building but also in of whole-building life-cycle assessment and the
which products can contribute to credits, and the actually contributing to LEED v4 credits. Many elimination of regional materials as a stand-
upshot for architects specifying those products is masonry products can contribute to various alone credit. The credits that form the MR cat-
the need for moreand more diligentproduct LEED v4 credits, not only meeting but exceed- egory in LEED v4 are shown in Table 1. Credits
research. Architects will require more informa- ing requirements. Specific applicability will be relevant to masonry products are detailed in the
tion and have more to consider when making discussed below. following paragraphs.
product selections. Under LEED v4, the selection Building Product Disclosure and Optimi-
of a certain building material does not automati- LEED Credit: Materials and Resources zationEnvironmental Product Declarations
cally earn a credit but may contribute, along with As mentioned above, the category of Materials (EPD). This MR credit asks manufacturers to
a host of other factors, to a specific credit. Those and Resources (MR) is the one to watch for po- verify a specific products life-cycle effects, with
materials with environmental product declara- tential credits earned by building materials. The an EPD representing the best path to credit
tions (EPDs) or health product declarations heavily revamped credit class applies life-cycle achievement. Similar to nutrition labels on food
(HPDs) may be at an advantage as compared to thinking at the whole-building and product products, EPDs document impacts generally
similarly performing products, but it is up to level, with credits earned for maximum material from raw material to manufacturer. One point
the architect not only to determine the type of reuse and a design that ultimately has a lower can be earned if at least 20 different perma-
product which best suits the project needs, but impact on the environment. In LEED 2009, nently installed products that have EPDs are
also which manufacturer has the documentation the Materials and Resources category awarded used. Accordingly, a masonry or other product
for which products. points in credits focused on the attributes of for which the manufacturer has developed an
Though recycled content and regionally recycled content, regional materials, rapidly EPD can contribute to credit achievement. Not
manufactured materials are handled differently
in LEED v4 as compared to LEED 2009, those
attributes can still be an important consider- Masonry products are
ation when selecting building products. LEED already engineered to
also encourages the synergy that occurs when fulfill the requirements
of LEED v4.
one product has multiple benefits or can serve
multiple functions.
TABLE 1
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Prereq Storage and Collection of Recyclables Reqd Requires a place for storage and collection of recyclables
Construction and Demolition Waste
Prereq Reqd Requires implementation of a construction waste management plan
Management Planning
Options onethree reward reuse of buildings and materials. Option four covers
Credit Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction 5
whole building life-cycle assessment for new construction.
Building Product Disclosure and Optimization
Credit 2 Rewards reporting of environmental impacts of building products
Environmental Product Declarations
Building Product Disclosure and Optimization Rewards reporting of raw material sources and type of raw materials (i.e.,
Credit 2
Sourcing of Raw Materials recycled content)
Construction and Demolition Waste Rewards diversion of wastes from landfill in addition to reduction of total
Credit 2
Management construction waste
all EPDs are created equal, however. Product- baseline requirements based on ASHRAE Stan-
SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH specific, ISO-rated EPDs will earn full-credit dard 90.1-2010. All concrete masonry can con-
SCHOOL OPTS FOR value, while generic industry-wide EPDs will tribute toward an energy-efficient building shell,
only receive half-credit value. especially those that include integration of insu-
MASONRY VENEER Building Product Disclosure and Optimiza- lation. The benefits of thermal mass provided by
Faced with a need to manage the area's
tionSourcing of Materials. Option 2: Leader- concrete masonry include moderation of indoor
continued growth, Richland School District
ship Extraction Practices awards one point if temperature swings and delayed heat transfer.
Two put together a 10-year master plan that
at least 25 percent by cost of the total value of Insulated concrete masonry units provide an
included the construction of this new state-
permanently installed products on the project added advantage in meeting energy-efficiency
of-the art educational facility that opened
meet at least one of the responsible extraction goals. Systems that use molded insulation inserts
its doors to 1,700 students in 9th12th
criteria. Responsible extraction criteria include can provide up to a 16.2 R-value, and foam
grade in the fall of 2012. Masonry veneer
the use of recycled content materials and the use panel systems provide a 9.2 R-value. Particularly,
was selected to clad the exterior of the
of salvaged materials. It is important to check masonry systems where the insulation is part of
340,000-square-foot facility, as well as wrap
the recycled content of a product or contact the the product may have an advantage over wood
a number of interior columns. Architects
manufacturing facility, which may have the abil- framing simply because in the latter, insulation
AAG Associates LLC of Beaufort, South
ity to add recycled content to other CMUs. materials must be added, increasing construction
Carolina, chose the product for its look of
Building Product Disclosure and Optimiza- time and the potential for error.
natural stone without the high cost. In addi-
tionMaterial Ingredients. Option 1: Material
tion, the ability to manufacture the product
Ingredient Reporting awards one point if at least LEED Credit: Indoor
at a regional facility with a percentage of
20 different permanently installed products Environmental Quality
recycled concrete offered additional LEED
report chemical inventory of the product to at Low-Emitting Materials. This credit, worth
consideration. The placement grid provided
least 0.1 percent (1,000 ppm). Reporting options up to three points, focuses on volatile organic
by the insulated panels has increased overall
include using Chemical Abstracts Service Regis- compound (VOC) emissions. This credit
construction speed and virtually eliminated
try Numbers (CASRN), health product declara- requires that 100 percent of the ceiling and
what lead architect Chris Caudle calls the
tion (HPD), or cradle-to-cradle certification. In wall materials used meet general emissions
"oops" factor. "The installation is faster and
the masonry industry, manufacturers are in the evaluation criteria to be considered a compli-
cleaner than I expected," says Caudle. "The
process of publishing HPDs for their products. ant category. Stone, glass, concrete, and clay
contractor needs to take care in the initial
Construction Waste Management. Projects brick are listed as inherently non-emitting
layout of the first few insulation panels, and
can earn up to two points in this credit for either and comply without any testing if they do
it almost guides itself from there."
diversion of waste or minimization of total con- not include integral organic-based surface
struction waste on the project. Many masonry coatings, binders, or sealants. Most masonry
products are recyclable. Further, use of these products do not include integral organic-based
products minimizes construction waste on-site coatings, binders, or sealants. It is important to
because their modular nature minimizes on-site note that factory-applied coatings must meet
cutting. Wood structural products may not the California Department of Public Health
fare as well here as the sheathing and plywood Standard Method v1.1-2010 requirements to
required in a wood-framed structure can result comply with this credit.
in waste at the construction site. For Healthcare and Schools only, exterior
applied products are required to comply with
LEED Credit: Energy and Atmosphere the VOC criteria if this credit is pursued. Ma-
Optimizing Energy Performance. This credit, sonry products without added coatings used in
Masonry veneer was was chosen for its look
worth up to 18 points, awards points for reduc- this application will generally comply with this
of natural stone without the high cost.
tion in building energy use as compared with requirement.
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performance upgrades. www.echelonmasonry.com
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Learning Objectives
B
embodied energy.
uilding resilience is one of those a complementary statement is that no building
concepts you read about and think, material in and of itself is the answer to 3. Explain how the International Building
Code (IBC) and referenced standards such
Of course. Its an obvious next step in resilience. Although materials such as wood
as the National Design Specification
the evolution of sustainable design, conceived have inherent characteristics that positively (NDS) for Wood Construction support
to meet a critical need, just as green building affect their performance, there are many building resilience.
itself can trace its beginning to the oil crisis greater factors that go into the design of a truly 4. Describe examples of research related to the
of the 1970s and the need to reduce energy resilient structure. development of new building materials and
consumption. Todays need is to anticipate With that in mind, this course will consider systems that could help communities meet
and prepare for adverse situationssuch as traditional wood framing and mass timber more stringent resilience criteria.
earthquakes and hurricanes, the effects of systems in the context of resilience, including
To receive AIA credit, you are required to
climate change, even deliberate attacks performance during and after earthquakes, read the entire article and pass the test. Go to
because there is nothing sustainable about hurricanes, and other disasters, as well as the ce.architecturalrecord.com for complete text
having to rebuild structures before the end relevance of woods light carbon footprint and to take the test for free. This course may
of their anticipated service lives and all of the and low embodied energy. It will describe also qualify for one Professional Development
resources that entails. how building codes and standards such as the Hour (PDH). Most states now accept AIA
As the American Institute of Architects National Design Specification (NDS) for credits for engineers requirements. Check
(AIA) recently pointed out, A resilient Wood Construction support resilience now, and your state licensing board for all laws, rules,
and regulations to confirm.
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resilient. In the context of building materials, meet evolving resilience objectives.1
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DEFINING RESILIENCE INTEGRATED DESIGN BUILDING,
In 2014, the National Institute of Building
Sciences (NIBS), AIA, ASHRAE, American UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and other Location: Amherst, Massachusetts
organizations representing some 750,000 Architect: Leers Weinzapfel Associates
professionals issued a joint statement on Structural Engineer: Equilibrium Consulting Inc.
resilience with a definition drawing from the
National Academies.2 Describing resilience as Despite its location on the East Coast, the University of Massachusetts Integrated Design
the ability to prepare and plan for, absorb, Building was governed by seismic as opposed to wind loadsand the aspect of the
recover from, and more successfully adapt to project that best illustrates resilience is its innovative seismic design.
adverse events, the statement read: Comprised of an exposed heavy timber structural system and cross laminated timber
The promotion of resilience will improve (CLT) decking and shear walls, the four-story, 87,000-square-foot structure accommodates
the economic competitiveness of the United the rules of capacity designwhere certain elements of a structural system are intended
States. Disasters are expensive to respond to, to yield, and others are intended to remain elastic. In this case, structural engineer Robert
but much of the destruction can be prevented Malczyk, principal at Equilibrium Consulting, explains that all of the elements of the lateral
with cost-effective mitigation features and system are overdesigned except the bottom of the hold down brackets, which are sized to
advanced planning. Our practices must yield at the level of the design earthquake. In a seismic event, the brackets are intended
continue to change, and we commit ourselves to dissipate energy, without causing further structural damage, with the idea that they can
to the creation of new practices to break the be replaced afterward for faster building recovery.
cycle of destruction and rebuilding. Together, The wood structure is relevant because of its weight. The seismic force is
our organizations are committed to build a proportionate to the weight of the building, says Malczyk. If this building were designed
more resilient future. in concrete, which was considered, the weight would be six times more than the mass
Recognizing the importance of timber design, which means the seismic forces could also be up to six times greater. All of
contemporary planning, building materials, the elements, including foundations, hold downs, and everything else, would have needed
and design, construction, and operational to be much stronger. This is part of the reason wood buildings are so popular in high
techniques, the group outlined its seismic regions.
commitment through steps that include:
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other methods to improve the standard of From a resilience perspective, an important aspect of the IBC is that it is scaled to reflect
practice riskwhich, in this context, describes the combination of event probability and consequence
Education through continuous learning of building failure.
Advocating for effective land use Buildings are classified into risk categories based on use, from Risk Category I for those
policies, modern building codes, and representing a low hazard to human life in the event of failure (such as storage buildings) to
smarter investment in the construction Risk Category IV for structures with greater consequences associated with their failure (such
and maintenance of buildings and as hospitals). The higher the category, the greater the evaluated risk.
infrastructure They are further defined based on the likelihood of a specific type of event occurring.
Response, alongside professional emergency Buildings constructed in regions known for hazards such as hurricanes, earthquakes, or floods,
managers, when disasters do occur for example, are subject to design requirements that make them better able to withstand
Planning for the future, proactively these events.
envisioning and pursuing a more For wind and seismic design, statistical modeling based on prior event history is used to
sustainable built environment anticipate the magnitude of future events, even if they have not yet occurred at that scale.
Within this context of improvement,
it is useful to consider how current design
practices align with resilience objectives. perform well during seismic events. This is often or structural but repairable and not life
attributed to the following characteristics: threatening. This type of good performance is
BUILDING CODES AND STANDARDS: Light weight. Wood-frame buildings tend to generally expected because much of the school
A BASE LEVEL FOR RESILIENCE be lightweight, reducing seismic forces, which construction is of low-rise, wood-frame design,
The International Building Code (IBC) includes are proportional to weight. which is very resistant to damage regardless of
countless provisions and guidelines for designing Ductile connections. Multiple nailed the date of construction.4
structures to better withstand disasters. It is connections in framing members, used in
updated on a three-year cycle and, throughout shear walls and diaphragms of wood-frame Advancement through Innovation:
its history, has continued to evolve to improve construction, exhibit ductile behavior (the Seismic Design
building performance. Although building codes ability to yield and displace without sudden As described under Defining Resilience, ongoing
accept that some non-structural and structural brittle failure). research is key to meeting evolving design objec-
damage will occur in a major event, they seek to Redundant load paths. Wood-frame tives. This includes post-disaster investigations
preserve life safety, prevent structural collapse, buildings tend to be comprised of repetitive that lead to recommendations for improved
and ensure the superior performance of critical framing attached with numerous fasteners construction techniques. It also includes the
and essential facilities, such as hospitals and fire and connectors, which provide multiple and development of improved design procedures.
stations, relative to other structures. often redundant load paths for resistance In one study, for example, a full-scale wood-
For wood building design, the code is to seismic forces. Further, when wood frame apartment building was subjected to
supported by referenced standards such as the structural panels such as plywood or oriented a series of earthquakes on the worlds largest
National Design Specification (NDS) for Wood strand board (OSB) are properly attached shake table in Miki, Japan.5 The test evaluated
Construction, Special Design Provisions for to wood floor, roof, and wall framing, they a performance-based seismic design procedure
Wind and Seismic (SDPWS), and Wood Frame form diaphragms and shear walls that are developed to gain a better understanding of
Construction Manual (WFCM). These standards exceptional at resisting these forces. how mid-rise wood-frame buildings respond to
provide tools for the design of wood buildings Compliance with applicable codes and major earthquakes. The building was subjected
to meet structural loadings associated with standards. Codes and standards governing to three earthquakes ranging in seismic intensi-
naturally occurring threats, such as wind and the design and construction of wood-frame ties corresponding to a 72-year event through a
seismic events. buildings have evolved based on experience 2,500-year event for Los Angeles, California. Ac-
from prior earthquakes and related research. cording to the report, it performed excellently
Earthquakes Codes also prescribe minimum fastening with little damage even during the 2,500-year
Seismic design forces are specified in the IBC to requirements for the interconnection of earthquake.
allow for proportioning of strength and stiffness repetitive wood-framing members; this is Research is also key to the development
of the seismic force-resisting system. Structures unique to wood-frame construction and of new building materials and systems that
with ductile detailing and redundancy, and beneficial to a buildings seismic performance. could help communities meet more stringent
without structural irregularities, are favored There are numerous examples of post- resilience criteria, such as the mass timber
for seismic force resistance. These beneficial disaster reportsand city disaster plans products being used in taller wood buildings.
characteristics are specifically recognized in noting the ability of wood-frame buildings to The impetus for timber high-rises,
seismic design requirements. The IBC estab- perform well in earthquakes. In California, which already exist in other countries,
lishes the minimum lateral seismic design forces for example, where wood-frame schools are is largely based on woods renewability,
for which buildings must be designed primarily common, an assessment of the damage to school low embodied energy, and lighter carbon
by reference to ASCE 7-10: Minimum Design buildings in the 1994 Northridge earthquake footprint compared to other materials. The
Loads for Buildings and Other Structures.3 For was summarized as follows: Considering fact that wood buildings continue to store
wood buildings, design guidance is provided in the sheer number of schools affected by the carbon while regenerating forests absorb and
the NDS, SDPWS, and WFCM. earthquake, it is reasonable to conclude that, sequester more carbon is viewed by many as a
Traditional wood-frame buildings that are for the most part, these facilities do very well. compelling reason to expand the use of wood.
properly designed and constructed to comply Most of the very widespread damage that To determine the safety of taller wood
with code requirements have been shown to caused school closure was either non-structural, buildings, a great deal of research has
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Japan, researchers tested a seven-story
CLT building.6 After being subjected to 14
consecutive seismic events, the building
suffered only isolated and minimal structural
damage. The study is described in the U.S.
CLT Handbook, which states, There is a
considerable advantage to having a building
with the ability to quickly return to operation
after a disaster and in the process minimizing
the life-cycle impacts associated with its
repair. Based on full-scale seismic testing, it
appears that CLT structures may offer more
disaster resilience than those built with other
heavy construction materials.
Another test evaluated rocking mass timber
shear walls for use in high seismic regions.7
Seismic activity was simulated by cyclic loading
that pushed and pulled the top of a 16-by-4-
foot CLT panel with an embedded vertical
pretensioned rod into a rocking motion. The
wall was able to reach 18 inches of displacement
while maintaining its ability to self-center back
to a vertical position. The result: the series of
tests demonstrated the ability of this innovative
building system to resist earthquake forces.
Hurricanes
Structural wind-loading requirements are
specified in Chapter 16 of the IBC and ob-
tained primarily through reference to ASCE
7-10. The minimum requirements are intended
to ensure that every building and structure has
sufficient strength to resist these loads without
any of its structural elements being stressed
beyond material strengths prescribed by the
code. The code emphasizes that the loads
prescribed in Chapter 16 are minimum loads
and, in the vast majority of conditions, the use
of these loads in the design process will result
in a safe building. However, it also recognizes
that a designer may, and sometimes must, use
higher loads than those prescribed. The com-
mentary to ASCE 7-10 outlines conditions that
Subjected to three earthquakes on the worlds largest shake table in Miki, Japan, this full-scale
may result in higher loads.
wood-frame apartment building performed excellently with little damage.
One of woods characteristics is that it can
carry substantially greater maximum loads
for short durations than for longer periods in accordance with the 2001 Florida Building in building code requirements for the wind
of time, as is the case during high wind and Code performed well structurally, including design of buildings other than tornado shelters.
seismic events.8 As with seismic performance, those located in areas that experienced winds However, it is generally agreed that a building
the fact that wood buildings often have of up to 150 miles per hour (3-second gust). properly designed and constructed for higher
repetitive framing attached with numerous For these buildings, load path was accounted wind speeds has a good chance of withstand-
fasteners and connectors also helps to resist for throughout the structure, including the ing winds of weaker tornadoes. Statistically,
forces associated with high winds, as do connection of the roof deck to supporting weaker tornadoesrated by the National
diaphragms and shear walls made from wood trusses and rafters. Because of this, loss of roof Weather Service as between EF-O and EF-2 on
structural panels properly attached to wood decking on newer homes was rare.9 the Fujita Tornado Damage Scalecomprise
wall and roof framing. 95 percent of all tornadoes.
According to a report by the Federal Tornadoes Stronger tornadoes (rated EF-3 to EF-5)
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Because of the low probability that a build- require more rigorous design but are much
on building performance during the 2004 ing will incur a direct hit from a tornado, the less common. Designing for higher wind
hurricane season, new wood-frame houses built extreme winds of tornadoes are not included speeds can make a significant difference in
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Designed with a combination of mass timber, structural insulated panels, and dimension
lumber, RMIs new Innovation Center meets a number of resilience objectives.
The project is net zero energy, designed and tested to meet Passive House protocols.
Its energy model was run against the new Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
(LEED) pilot credit for Passive Survivability and Functionality During Emergencies for Option 1
(Thermal Resilience), requiring it to maintain livable temperatures during a power outage that
lasts seven days during peak summer and winter conditions of a typical year. Thanks to a highly
insulated envelope, the project met this criteria for the entire year, including peak periods,
without any power. Daylighting strategies also allow the building to operate without electrical
lighting for 91 percent of the annual daytime office hours.
The use of CLT structure on the first floor
also allowed for dedicated service chases
and increased floor-to-floor dimension, with
extra space for future systems modification,
addition, or expansion. This future proofing
will allow the building to be at the forefront
of technology well into its 100-year design
target.
Other features include a lightning
protection system to protect the building
systems and infrastructure, and siting above
the 500-year flood plain event (instead of the
more common 100-year event level).
Photo: Tim Griffith, courtesy ZGF Architects
In this rocking test of a CLT shear wall, the provided for developing a complete load path collaboration with the International Hurricane
panel maintained its lateral load-bearing starting from an engineered design for wind Research Center, it is viewed by the insurance
strength under cycling loading to simulate
resistancei.e., sheathing to roof framing, industry as revolutionary to wind engineering
seismic conditions and returned to a vertical
position at completion of the test. roof framing to wall framing, and wall fram- in the same way crash testing was to the
ing to foundation connections. automotive industry. Similarly, the Insurance
terms of withstanding loads from even these Highlighting woods recognized perfor- Institute for Business & Home Safety research
tornadoes when the structure is located along mance as a structural material, FEMA P-320: facility includes a wind tunnel able to test
the outer reaches of the area inf luenced by the Taking Shelter from the Storm: Building a full-scale one- and two-story buildings under
vortex of such storms. Safe Room for Your Home or Small Business, realistic disaster scenarios in a controlled,
After a devastating tornado season that includes information and design drawings for repeatable fashion.
cost hundreds of lives and thousands of homes building wood-frame safe rooms.
in 2011, the FEMA Mitigation Assessment Fire Protection and Life Safety
Team investigation found that newer homes Advancement through Innovation: Building codes require all buildings to perform
generally performed well under design-level Wind Design to the same level of safety, regardless of
wind loading, but a lack of above-code design As with seismic performance, post-disaster materials, and wood buildings can be designed
left buildings vulnerable to damage.10 Appen- investigations are essential to improving the per- to meet rigorous standards for performance in a
dix G of the report, which makes reference to formance of buildings during high-wind events, fire situation.
the WFCM and includes similar approaches, leading to recommendations from bodies such as Effective fire protection involves a
lays out prescriptive techniques that can FEMA and the improvement of building codes. combination of active and passive features.
improve building performance during weaker Testing of building materials, systems, and Active fire safety features include fire detection
tornadoes. It notes that Strengthening build- techniques is another key part of the equation. or suppression systems that provide occupant
ings by maintaining load path continuity and For example, the Wall of Wind (WOW) at notification, alarm transmittance, and the
reinforcing connections has proven successful Florida International University is capable of ability to suppress fire growth (sprinklers) until
for mitigating hurricane and wind damage, simulating a Category 5 hurricane and has the fire service arrives.
and provides a good model for mitigating contributed greatly to the understanding of
tornado wind damage. Techniques are also hurricane impacts and their mitigation. A Continues at ce.architecturalrecord.com
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