BEDFORD - The New Hampshire chapter of the American Institute of Architects named three winners of its Intern/Young Architect Design Competition after asking competitors to address a real-life scenario, a building located in the village of West Swanzey named Whitcomb Hall.

The historic building, which has a prominent location in the village, has been vacant since 1988. At a recent Plan NH Charrette, the planning team recommended that the Whitcomb Hall building should become a premier, for-profit event facility that serves the southwest region of the state. The facility should be capable of hosting events from 10 to 250 people, with a plan that allows for flexible use and multiple configurations of the space.

First place was awarded to Adam Lemire of LineSync Architecture in Wilmington, Vt., for his practical details and multi-purpose design that enhanced the user experience while preserving the overall character of Whitcomb Hall.

Second place was awarded to Jennifer Hegarty, associate AIA member, of Litchfield, and an employee at Watershed Studio Architecture in White River Junction, Vt. "This proposed solution represented the most functional use of space with a large portion of the addition to the west adding much needed square footage to the main hall on the ground floor," the AIA said in a news release.

Third place was awarded to Adam Holmes AIA, PDT Architects of Portland, Maine. The jurors liked the use of the plan and addition as it opened itself up to the west lawn. They especially liked the execution of the new lobby to the north of the building, which incorporated large expanses of glass to connecting to the new and old additions. For more information and more images of winning projects, visit aianh.org/content/intern-ya-design-competition.

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1.11.13: Richard Lonardo teaches a three-year architectural design program at the Cranston Area Career Technical Center in which students begin with technical drawing and progress into computer aided design and architectural rendering. Seniors are now creating models for a house renovation and will present their ideas to a client as if they were architects. The students have also been invited to participate in a collaboration with Roger Williams University architectural school, associating with college students. Providence Journal video / Andrew Dickerman

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The St. Petersburg Union of architects interested in building a Program Management Board of conservation and development of the two territories of Saint-Petersburg-Stable and North of Kolomna-New Holland. Such opinion was expressed by the head of the St. Petersburg Union of architects Oegs Novels at a meeting with the Chairman of the new Committee of the Smolny on economic policy and strategic planning of Anatoly Ready. Correspondent BakuToday the press service of the Smolny.

The Smolny was told that the topic of the meeting were the issues of interaction of executive bodies with members of the public and professional community in implementing the programme of preservation and development of the two territories historic centre. In particular, the establishment of a programme management. It is expected to attract representatives and participants gradozaitnyh organizations, scientific, Contracting, construction, representatives of authorities.

During the meeting, Oleg Romanov stressed the interest of the Union of architects in creating such a structure: the Union of Architects is ready to provide all necessary technical assistance in implementing a very important Program for the city. Historic centre of Saint Petersburg-public domain. Our job is to keep this legacy, but create a comfortable urban environment for residents of St. Petersburg .

As previously reported BakuToday, December 6, 2012 year, in 2012, the last meeting of the Council on the conservation of the historic heritage of St. Petersburg, the Chairman of the St. Petersburg branch of the all-Russian society for the protection of monuments of history and culture, Member of the Council for the preservation of the cultural heritage of Alexander Margolis criticized the program, drew attention to the fact that they have not discussed it, and also that the programme made no mention of the restoration of houses-monumentsthat constitutes a significant part of the construction of the historical territories. The document caused a serious questions, in particular, theres nothing about the restoration of monuments, but there is a lot of maneuvering and fund the construction of dwelling houses in the suburbs for people resettled from 570 communal apartments.

The Council also decided to request the Governor of Georgy Poltavchenko, profile committees-to urban planning and architecture Committee and Committee on public use and protection of monuments of history and culture, and not just economic bloc were doing a program directly related to preservation of the historic centre. Margolis also expressed bewilderment that the accompanying materials on the program there was talk of establishing a Council. So we, as experts have proved untenable? asked Margolis.

A few days later, on 13 December, at a meeting of the Petersburg branch of ICOMOS (International Council on monuments and sites) head of the first workshop of the master Boris Nikolaenko also criticized the program, which would change the population of those territories. Nikolaenko suggested that the verbosity of the program text for the conservation and development of the two areas in the historic centre of St Petersburg, between the lines lies a challenge to replace the contingent of people in these neighborhoods.

We remind that in late November 2011, the Government of St. Petersburg in General has adopted a programme of preservation and development of the two territories of the historical center of Saint Petersburg-Saint Petersburg and Northern Kolomna.

The main results of the implementation of the resettlement programme will be 570 communal apartments, the creation of two new territories of comfortable movement of pedestrians and one new pedestrian street, creating two sets of the 320 guest rooms, Sennaya square, a reconstruction of social-business multifunctional complex on the territory of the island of New Holland, 17 bridges and overhaul 1200 m embankments, construction of substation 110 kV Moskovskaya-tovarnaya completion of complex reconstruction of Main water supply stations, reconstruction of 14 kilometres of water networks, 27 km sewer network, over 9 km of gas pipelines, more than 17 km of heat networks, 10 km of networks of outdoor lighting. The total cost of the program-86.9 billion rubles. Of them, 69 billion-budget of the city.

Area a HA, 59.15 Konyushennaya square territory North Kolomna-New Holland-67.78 ha. In General, the historic centre of Saint Petersburg is 3.4 million. over 11 thousand hectares. buildings, of which over 5 k. -buildings of historical and cultural heritage, 272 embankments, 98 bridges. Previously the Smolny stated conservation programme and reconstruction of the historic center of St. Petersburg. Governor of Lieberman talked about it at the session of UNESCO in St. Petersburg and reported that the programme will be presented by UNESCO experts. The International Innovation Forum even referred to the programme as a whole is worth a trillion rubles.

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Architects vie to put train station on map

10:30am Friday 11th January 2013 in News By Katriona Ormiston

ARCHITECTS are set to design the revamp of Oxford railway station.

Plans to appoint an architect to redesign the station have been agreed by Oxford City Council and Network Rail.

Councillor Jean Fooks said a competition was being run by the Royal Institute of British Architects for the best design for the station.

She said: It is very exciting there will be an architect to design the station. That doesnt happen to stations generally so its great news.

The plans for the railway in Oxford look really good, but clearly you have to look at the effects of increasing traffic on people who live nearby.

The masterplan for Oxfords rail future was greeted with enthusiasm by residents at a meeting on Wednesday.

More than 100 people packed into a crowded room at Oxford Town Hall to hear the proposals.

Network Rail principal strategic planner for the western region, Chris Aldridge, said plans were to make Oxford a central hub for the UKs railways.

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SB Architects is pleased to announce the completion of its latest resort project: Dorado Beach, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve, in Dorado, Puerto Rico. This one-of-a-kind destination, which opened on December 12, is the second Ritz Carlton Reserve property in the world and the first in the Western Hemisphere. Located on one of the most desirable and naturally beautiful sites in the Caribbean, the property has been designed to provide a ultra-luxury experience with an emphasis on sustainability and environmental stewardship.

Set amid 1,400 acres of the former estate of Laurence Rockefeller, Dorado Beach, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve includes 100 guest rooms and 14 one-bedroom suites, all set directly on the beach, as well as Su Casa the original plantation hacienda which has been renovated to serve as a four-bedroom VIP villa. When complete, the resort will include a world-class spa, beach and golf-oriented condominiums and townhomes, several grand villas, a beach club and golf club.

Dorado Beach, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve embodies the elements, philosophy and site-sensitive, authentic approach to design that are the hallmark of this new Reserve brand. As the designer of this ground-breaking resort, SB Architects is helping to define the brand through design, and creating a new definition of luxury for Puerto Rico in the process.

SB Architects has been a leading figure in Puerto Ricos emergence as one of the Caribbeans most desirable destinations. Dorado Beach, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve, is the design firms third luxury property to open on this Caribbean Island - a burgeoning resort destination - in the past several years. The San Francisco and Miami-based firm also has designed the hugely successful Bahia Beach Golf Resort, anchored by the St. Regis Bahia Beach, and has orchestrated the renovation of the Ritz-Carlton San Juan.

Dorado Beach has long been one of the Caribbeans most celebrated destinations - more than 50 years ago, Laurence Rockefeller opened the Dorado Beach Resort & Club on the property, introduced the world to the concept of the environmentally-friendly luxury island resort. In keeping with the Ritz-Carlton Reserve brand commitment to stewardship and Mr. Rockefellers legacy of conservation, the new Ritz-Carlton Reserve has been designed to LEED Certification standards.

The unique architectural style developed for Dorado Beach takes its cue from two important influences: the site itself and the rich, multi-layered history of both Puerto Rico and Dorado Beach. The architecture is contemporary, and draws heavily from the mid-century modern vernacular in a direct reference to the period that gave rise to the original Dorado Beach Resort. Rockefellers iconic Surf Room has been meticulously replicated as an event space. Yet the environment and structures are warm and inviting, infused with layers of references to the surrounding natural world and to the many cultures both ancient and modern that have influenced life on this unique island.

In over 50 years of design practice, SB Architects has maintained a long-standing reputation for excellence in the planning and design of large-scale, multi-phased projects. The firm regularly competes with some of the largest architecture firms in the world, yet maintains a hands-on, boutique practice. The firms portfolio spans the globe, and includes projects throughout the United States, in Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean, Asia and the Middle East. Known for site-sensitive, contextually appropriate design, SB Architects has received over 200 awards for design excellence.

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President of AIA, Richard Nowicki and Executive Director Bastiaan Bouma joined David Davis on KUSI #39;s Good Morning San Diego to talk all things architecture. aiasandiego.org

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Organizations are shifting toward work environments that accommodate all types of employees and working styles by creating open environments that inspire ideas and increase productivity. As a result, employers are seeing the benefits of increased employee morale, talent retention and improved outside business relations.

Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) January 10, 2013

In todays world, companies have to accommodate greater innovation, increased technology and different generations of employees all in one workspace, said Lance Jaccard, Partner at OTJ Architects. This can be challenging as generational gaps and varying functionalities between departments can provide different expectations and styles of working.

In an effort to help businesses with their 2013 initiatives, the architecture consultants at OTJ have come up with four New Years design resolutions that are proven to improve recruitment strategies, employee retention, employee motivation and outside business relations.

1.Enhance your brand by developing a keen understanding of who you are and where you want to go as a company.

2.Understand your employees wellbeing and decide which work styles would work best. The traditional office model doesnt work for everyone anymore, which is becoming more evident with the generational shift occurring in the workplace right now.

3.Make every employee a brand champion by reinforcing your message through the design highlighted by the new model. People want to work for brands they admire.

4.Be unique and set industry standards when it comes to an environment that contains a purpose behind everything. Clients and prospective employees then become more interested, while other businesses take notice and try to learn from what you have done.

What most companies are discovering is that as people spend more and more time at work, they are looking for a functional place where they can be themselves, Jaccard said. Our experience has shown people feel secure in an environment that is comfortable, and if they are able to manage their workspace, they feel more engaged and are likely to stay there longer.

Countless workplace surveys on the best places to work also see things like fun as the most commonly used word and key driver used by employees and management to describe what constitutes a better workplace. In an article by CiteHR, some businesses have even seen about a 150 percent retention increase once a workplace has transitioned to this increasingly popular workplace model.

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Ewan Cameron Architects Ando / Kobe Study Trip
This trip focuses on Tadao Ando #39;s Hyogo Prefecture Art Museum, Kobe and West Resort and garden complex at near by Awaji Island.

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Options for Foreign Architects and Interns
The opportunity to earn a license to practice architecture in the United States is open to all individuals, regardless of residency or country of education. The path for foreign individuals, however, can seem confusing. Please join NCARB staff for a comprehensive look at the issues encountered by foreign interns and foreign architects. Topics will include the EESA transcript evaluation process, IDP eligibility dates, working abroad, the Broadly Experienced Foreign Architect (BEFA) program, and more. We hope that attendees will take away a clearer understanding of how foreign individuals can succeed in their pursuit of US licensure.

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