Architects building for students' future

5:45pm Monday 19th August 2013 in News

MAJOR refurbishment work on North-East schools is continuing as students enjoy the the summer holidays.

Darlington-based Niven Architects has been working around thousands of pupils for months as they completed their studies and sat important exams.

Four projects totalling 33m saw designers having to blend the refurbishment and partial demolition of existing premises with new buildings to create modern classrooms and sports facilities.

The practice, which employs 17 people, has worked on projects at Middlesbrough College, Cleveland College of Art and Designs Middlesbrough and Hartlepool campuses and Redcar and Cleveland College.

It is currently working on a new wing for Middlesbrough Colleges sixth form centre, as well as a scheme to provide nine individual apartments for residents with learning difficulties at the Camphill Village Trusts Larchfield Community, at Hemlington, in Middlesbrough.

Niven is also the appointed architects for a multiplex cinema and shopping complex being planned for Darlington town centre.

Director Simon Crowe said: The projects have been a real challenge because we have had to work around thousands of pupils and staff without impacting on their education and Ofsted ratings.

This has required precision planning, phased development and very careful pedestrian control. The experience has been a fantastic opportunity for the practice and cements our reputation in the area of educational provision.

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Palestinian Architects Look To The Past For Eco-Friendly Homes. Video by Reuters.

Eco-friendly home in the West Bank. Screenshot.

Palestinian architects have come up with an inexpensive and eco-friendly building solution for the West Bank, where rising real estate prices are locking many potential buyers out of the market.

Looking into the past for inspiration, the architects are encouraging Palestinians to build their own homes using sacks filled with clay. The result is not only cheaper, but more environmentally friendly.

Architect Rami Kasbri says the buildings are designed without using industrial materials, and make maximum use of the natural light.

Ahmed Daoud, a house owner, says that the building lessons from years gone by, still apply today.

"When I decided to build a house in Jericho, I decided to revive the way the people of Jericho built their homes hundreds and thousands of years ago," he recalls. "The type of building suits the weather in Jericho and is environmentally-friendly."

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Northbrook, IL (PRWEB) August 20, 2013

SAS Architects & Planners (http://www.sasarch.com) has been retained to design a new, expanded nursing facility at Meadowbrook Manor (http://www.meadowbrookmanor.com) , LaGrange, Ill.The facility, which offers long- and short-term transitional care, is located at 339 Ninth Ave., in what was the original LaGrange site of the Illinois Masonic Childrens Home, built in 1911.

SAS is designing a 197-bed, three-story addition to replace and expand Meadowbrook Manors nursing facility. Because of the buildings historical nature, portions of the existing structure were retained, and the new addition will emulate and complement the original colonial architecture, explained SAS President Steven E. Sussholz, AIA.

One challenge was to design and phase the project so that the facility can remain open throughout the construction process, without endangering the safety of residents and staff, he added.

The project is scheduled for a year-end 2015 completion, according to John Maze, director of construction for Butterfield Healthcare Group, which owns and operates Meadowbrook Manor.

When completed, the new facility will offer spacious state-of-the-art private and semi-private suites, allowing guests a more tranquil and serene environment in which to recover, said Maze. Designed with personal comfort in mind, weve taken into account the unique needs of each individual and combined a progressive healthcare model with the amenities and hospitality people expect from a fine hotel.

SAS has worked previously with Butterfield Healthcare Group, designing assisted living and skilled nursing facilities throughout the Chicago area over the last 15 years.

Meadowbrook Manor LaGrange is of one of three Chicago-area Meadowbrook Manor facilities others are in Bolingbrook and Naperville owned and operated by Butterfield Healthcare Group. All offer nursing and rehabilitation services designed to meet and exceed residents physical, emotional, and social needs. Offerings include long-term care, short-term care, hospice/palliative care, respite, and memory care. For more information, visit http://www.meadowbrookmanor.com.

About SAS Architects & Planners Based in Northbrook, Ill., SAS Architects & Planners provides a wide range of professional services ranging from project development through implementation and post-occupancy support for the education, healthcare, senior living and commercial sectors. Founded in 1954, it remains committed to translating client goals into building environments that are thoughtfully and functionally designed, environmentally friendly, and technologically advanced. Past and present clients include: Allstate Insurance Co., Aviv REIT, Butterfield Healthcare Group, CJE Senior Life, LaSalle Group, NuCare Service Corp., Presbyterian Homes, Providence Life Services, Senior Lifestyle Corp., and YAM Management. For more information, visit http://www.sasarch.com.

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Context Architects Appoints South Island Director

Context Architects has appointed Alisdair Daines to the position of director of its South Island operation. New Zealand Institute of Architects Associate Alisdair brings more than 18 years experience of leading a successful Nelson architectural practice. He is relocating with his family to contribute to the Christchurch rebuild and lead Contexts Canterbury team.

Alisdair has extensive practice and business management experience, as well as expertise in running major commercial, industrial and residential projects across the South Island. His strong relationships with contractors will be invaluable in his new role, particularly given the high demand for skilled tradespeople in the region.

Alisdairs business acumen and experience in managing large and complex projects is a boon for Canterbury and Context. His expertise and local knowledge means he understands the market, and he is a proven leader, explains Context director and founder Stephen Voyle.

Im excited about being part of the Christchurch rebuild, and delivering beautiful, sustainable, contemporary architecture that exceeds Cantabrians expectations, says Alisdair. And Contexts record of working with clients to deliver excellent design, on time and on budget is a great fit with my values.

As well as being a design license assessor for the Ministry of Building Innovation and Employment; Alisdair has detailed knowledge of the RMA, the NZ Building Code, the Building Act and the Historic Places Act. When hes not leading teams of architects, Alisdair can be found at the helm of his boat, where he has represented New Zealand in three Flying Dutchman class world championships. He also enjoys playing and listening to music, the odd mountain bike ride, and is partial to a glass of great local wine.

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9:30 p.m. EDT, August 17, 2013

The Bethlehem Area School District has narrowed its choice for architect for the new Nitschmann Middle School from seven to three firms, which will present their designs to the school board Monday.

The final three are KCBA Architects in Hatfield; Architecture Furst in Bethlehem; and Breslin Ridyard Fadero Architects in Allentown, according to Superintendent Joseph Roy.

They will present their designs at 6 p.m. in the Northeast Middle School auditorium.

Each will have about an hour to make a presentation and answer questions from the board. The public will be afforded an opportunity for input following the presentations.

The board will then discuss and hopefully come to consensus on their top choice, Roy said. It will then negotiate a contract with that architect, subject to board approval, which could happen at the board's regular meeting Sept. 23.

The school, which will be constructed alongside the existing Nitschmann Middle School at West Union Boulevard and Eighth Avenue, is anticipated to be ready by the 2017-18 school year.

Director of facilities and operations Mark Stein told the board in June that the district wanted to focus on regional architectural firms with a proven record of success designing local schools when sending out requests for proposals.

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TULSA, Okla. (PRWEB) August 16, 2013

KSQ Architects, PC recently received two big industry recognitions that underscore recent growth, help the firm attract top talent and produce high quality work.

Architectural Record recognized KSQ as a Top 300 Design Firm for 2013, where KSQ ranked #175 out of 300. Firms were ranked according to revenue earned in 2012 as well as staff increases, backlog of work compared to the previous year, and project locations.

The Zweig Letter Hot Firm List also recently ranked KSQ Architects #29 out of 100. ZweigWhite is the nations leader in enhancing business performance for architecture, engineering and environmental consulting firms. The Hot Firms list is comprised of companies that experienced percentage revenue growth and dollar revenue growth over a three-year period compared to other entries.

We are very honored and fortunate to experience this type of growth, said David Short, a principal with the firm. Our market segments have remained strong. Our approach works. We listen to our clients needs and wants, and then bring their dreams to life.

More than 80 percent of KSQs business comes from repeat clients who are primarily in higher education, K-12 schools and multifamily housing.

ABOUT KSQ ARCHITECTS With offices in Oklahoma, New York and Texas, KSQ Architects is a full-service planning, architecture and interior design firm specializing in higher education, K-12 schools and multifamily housing. KSQ has completed projects nationwide on more than 47 campuses totaling $1 billion in construction.

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