Jun 04, 2024 by Luke Voiland, AIA, Principal and Executive Vice President for Practice Strategy at Shepley Bulfinch
Over
150
years
of
inspirational
and
collaborative
leadership,
the
award-winning
architecture
practice
of
Shepley
Bulfinch
has
influenced
health
and
science
design
paradigms,
from
hospital
campuses
to
teaching
facilities.
An
education
legacy
with
a
specialization
in
library
design
has
evolved
to
embrace
a
new
commitment
to
housing
and
urban
development
for
a
regenerative
and
equitable
future.
Since
its
inception
in
1874,
the
firm’s
work
has
been
at
the
forefront
of
major
social
movements
and
moments
in
Chicago,
and
across
the
country.
Beginning
with
the
design
of
the
Marshall
Field
Wholesale
store
in
1874
to
completing
a
Master
Plan
for
the
University
...
The
55th
edition
of
NeoCon,
the
world’s
leading
platform
and
voice
for
commercial
interior
design,
will
be
held
June
10-12.
An
estimated
50,000
attendees
will
convene
at
THE
MART
in
Chicago
to
experience
firsthand
the
latest
trends
and
innovations
influencing
the
future
of
shared
spaces.
From
fostering
deeper
connections
and
prioritizing
sustainability
to
learning
from
neuroscience,
NeoCon
exhibitors
are
pioneering
what’s
next
in
design
with
creative
solutions
for
environments
that
are
not
only
innovative
and
functional
but
also
enriching
and
inclusive.
Below
are
just
a
few
impactful
themes
shaping
today’s
workplaces,
hotels,
restaurants,
retail
spaces,
educational
institutions,
and
healthcare
facilities––alongside
standout
new
...
May 22, 2024 by David Euscher, Vice President and Interiors Studio Leader at Corgan, Houston
It's
one
of
the
unspoken
questions
in
the
(ongoing?
permanent?
soon-to-be
wrapped-up?)
debate
about
in-person
work
versus
remote
work:
How
can
the
office
be
better
than
home?
Or,
for
the
non-believers
-
can
the
office
be
better
than
home?
Home
is,
for
many,
the
place
of
maximum
comfort
and
convenience.
There
has
never
been
-
will
never
be,
short
of
a
Jetsons-level
invention
-
an
easier
commute
than
the
one
between
your
bed
and
your
desk
setup.
Your
fridge
has
exactly
the
snacks
you
love
and
if
someone
burned
an
empty
coffee
pot
again,
you
probably
only
have
yourself
to
...
May 10, 2024 by Michelle Warren, Founder and President of Catalyst Consulting Group
I
am
an
endless
advocate
for
small
business,
always
have
been
and
always
will
be.
It
is
within
my
core.
The
question
I
want
to
look
at
is
why
should
small
business
manufacturers
matter
to
the
industry
and
to
GSA?
With
experience
working
for
small
business
manufacturers
earlier
in
my
career,
I
now
dedicate
my
efforts
to
supporting
them
through
Catalyst.
Additionally,
I
take
pride
in
being
a
woman-owned
small
business
myself.
Through
this
lens,
let’s
look
at
the
importance
of
small
business
manufacturers
to
the
furniture
industry
and
GSA.
It’s
important
to
understand
that
Small
Business
Manufacturers
play
an
...
Apr 22, 2024 by Gaëlle Merlin, BCF Design & Development Manager at Aquafil Group
Can
design
be
functional,
responsible
and
beautiful?
Some
believe
that
you
must
compromise
one
in
order
to
succeed
with
the
other
two.
I
believe
that
innovative,
responsible,
beautiful
design
is
not
just
a
dream
or
a
potential
for
“one
day,”
but
that
there
are
tangible,
practical
steps
designers
can
take
to
make
their
ideal
creations
a
reality.
1.
Choose
Materials
That
are
Better
for
People
+
Planet
Materials
matter.
In
fact,
Urban
Land
Institute
shares
that
80%
of
a
building’s
environmental
impact
is
based
on
its
materials.
By
selecting
materials
that
are
more
inclusive
for
all
people
and
better
for
the
planet,
...
Apr 08, 2024 by Raquel Sachser, Design Director, Co-Head of Office – M Moser Associates
In
the
heart
of
Manhattan's
Lower
East
Side,
you'll
find
a
shining
example
of
community
support
and
empowerment:
the
Chinese
American
Planning
Council
(CPC)
Community
Center.
Over
the
span
of
four
years,
a
transformative
project
has
been
underway,
weaving
together
the
threads
of
culture,
inclusivity
and
innovation
into
the
very
fabric
of
its
design.
Inspired
by
CPC's
core
principles
of
integration,
inclusion,
and
empowerment,
the
project
has
blossomed
into
a
space
that
not
only
serves
but
also
embraces
the
diverse
communities
it
represents.
At
the
forefront
of
this
project
is
a
focus
on
holistic
design
as
a
catalyst
for
community
engagement
...
Jan 16, 2024 by Kelly Jahn, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, Kelly Jahn Interior Architecture & Design
Public
libraries
play
an
essential
role
in
developing
healthy
communities,
serving
as
a
third
space
institution
that
has
taken
on
many
functions
beyond
lending
books.
They
connect
people
to
information,
services,
and
each
other.
Libraries
form
partnerships
with
other
organizations
to
meet
the
social
needs
of
the
community.
They
offer
early
childhood
literacy
opportunities
and
reading
programs
for
children,
and
are
safe
havens
for
teens,
providing
after-school
homework
help
and
positive
social
activities.
They
offer
computer
classes
to
help
older
adults
learn
technology
skills.
Libraries
support
small
businesses,
entrepreneurs,
provide
job
and
career
assistance,
access
to
video
conferencing
and
maker
...
Oct 13, 2023 by Hanna Negami, Data Strategist, Perkins Eastman and Kristina Koch, Senior Design Strategist, Perkins Eastman
When
we
are
babies,
we
soak
up
the
world
like
a
sponge,
intently
watching
the
people
around
us
to
learn
how
to
move,
behave,
and
communicate.
Though
we’ve
grown
up,
observational
learning
does
not
stop
after
childhood.
In
fact,
we
continue
this
behavior
throughout
our
lives,
picking
up
different
manners,
social
norms,
and
specialized
skills
from
watching
other
people—in
all
kinds
of
contexts—whether
at
home,
at
the
grocery
store,
on
the
bus,
at
a
ballgame,
or
in
the
office.
In
common
vernacular,
listening
in,
observing,
being
a
“fly
on
the
wall”
is
often
called
eavesdropping.
In
the
context
of
the
workplace,
...
Aug 28, 2023 by Katie Decker-Erickson, Principal, Color Works Design
One
of
the
fundamental
principles
of
ontological
design
in
interior
commercial
spaces
is
recognizing
the
inherent
relationship
between
space
and
human
experience.
It
acknowledges
that
the
physical
environment
we
inhabit
has
a
profound
impact
on
our
well-being,
emotions,
and
behavior
which
then
impacts
how
we
interact
with
those
around
us
and
the
ideas
we
create.
Think
of
it
as
a
contiguous
feedback
loop
between
humans
and
their
environment.
With
this
in
mind,
ontological
design
seeks
to
create
spaces
that
align
with
the
values
and
aspirations
of
the
people
who
will
be
using
them.
It
is
about
more
than
creating
a
beautiful
...
Jul 26, 2023 by Samuele Sordi, Chief Architect, Pininfarina of America
In
recent
years,
the
nature
of
work
has
undergone
a
profound
transformation.
Traditional
office
spaces
are
evolving
into
dynamic
environments
that
prioritize
collaboration,
innovation,
and
employee
well-being.
Simultaneously,
the
hospitality
industry
has
redefined
the
concept
of
guest
experiences,
focusing
on
creating
spaces
that
foster
comfort,
engagement,
and
personalized
service.
The
convergence
of
these
two
domains
has
given
rise
to
the
concept
of
"workspitality"
in
the
architecture
space
–
a
harmonious
blend
of
work
and
hospitality.
Workspitality
represents
a
paradigm
shift
in
the
way
we
perceive
and
design
workspaces.
Workspitality
embraces
a
people-centric
approach,
acknowledging
that
a
positive
work
environment
leads
...
