Grafton Architects Wins Competition to Design the Anthony Timberlands Center at the University of Arkansas

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Grafton Architects was selected as the winning firm to design the Anthony Timberlands Center for Design and Materials Innovation at the University of Arkansas. In collaboration with Modus Studio for the planned campus design research center, the design on the project is scheduled to begin this summer.

Part of the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design, the new applied research center will be located on the northeast corner of the universitys Windgate Art and Design District, along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in south Fayetteville. Envisioned by Grafton Architects, co-founded by Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara, the 2020 recipients of the Pritzker Architecture Prize, the project will serve as the epicenter for the Fay Jones Schools multiple timber and wood design initiatives, house the schools existing and expanding design-build program and fabrication technologies laboratories, and serve as the new home to the schools emerging graduate program in timber and wood design.

We are very excited about building our first building in the United States in Fayetteville, Arkansas. This building helps us think about the future optimistically, where the use of timber with all its possibilities, becomes real, useful and hopefully loved. -- Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara.

Conceived as a Story Book of Timber, the new Anthony Timberlands Center showcases the versatility of timber, both as the structural bones and the enclosing skin of this new building. In fact, Farrell expresses that the building itself is a teaching tool, displaying the strength, color, grain, texture and beauty of the various timbers used. Responding to the local climate and local needs, the building opens up to the general public and offers its students a state-of-the-art educational facility. The jurors described the winning project as a set of valid pragmatic ideas with a poetic solution. Simultaneously complex and simple, it expresses a high aspiration. It creates a memorable institutional landmark for the urban landscape of Fayetteville.

The selection of the design team comes after a months-long process. Grafton Architects was chosen after a first selection that narrowed down the count to 6 shortlisted teams. The other finalist firms were WT/GO Architecture of New Haven, Connecticut; Dorte Mandrup A/S of Copenhagen, Denmark; Shigeru Ban Architects of Tokyo/New York/Paris; Kennedy & Violich Architecture of Boston, Massachusetts; and LEVER Architecture of Portland, Oregon.

The University of Arkansas has been a leader in showcasing all the benefits of mass timber architecture. We are looking forward to the results of a leading architectural university working with this years Pritzker Prize winners to take wood-based architecture to new heights. -- Carlton Owen, CEO of the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities.

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PBDW Architects recently completed 'The Egg,' as it is affectionately known to students, faculty, and families - the new community room at the Riverdale Country School in New York City that juxtaposes art and technology.

The design is a smart use of space for an educational institution trying to maximize its physical assets. It engages the inside corner of the 1,200 sf, L-shaped lobby that was once used for storage.

The striking community conference room features faceted, low-iron glass panels composing an inverted oval cone. The volume provides a protective yet highly transparent shell around the space within, mimicking an 'egg' shape.

Its glass walls reflect the ongoing flow of students and collaboration throughout the space, while the back wall of the room hosts a large LED monitor array-integral to the design-transmitting information and images to passing students and faculty.

Photography: 2020 Francis Dzikowski/OTTO

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Hardly any other American city is as closely associated with higher education as Boston, with some of its universities making frequent appearances in Archinect's academia-related news coverage.

As part of our month-long editorial Spotlight on Boston, why not take a look at ten standout architecture projects for institutions of higher learning and K12 schools in the greater Boston area? All selections were picked from projects uploaded to Firm profiles of practices based in the city.

Searching for architectural jobs in the region? Check out these firms that are currently hiring in the city and catch up also with our latest curated job picks specifically for Boston.

If you missed our recent regional project roundups, head over to Miami, Austin, Los Angeles, and, most recently, residential projects in Boston.

New England Conservatory Student Life and Performance Center in Boston by Ann Beha Architects (Design Architect) with Gensler (Associate Architect); Photo: Peter Vanderwarker

Harvard University Science and Engineering Complex for Harvard University in Boston by Behnisch Architekten; Photo: Behnisch Architekten

Lesley University Lunder Arts Center in Cambridge by Bruner/Cott Architects; Photo: Robert Benson Photography

Coolidge Corner School in Brookline by HMFH Architects Inc.; Photo: Ed Wonsek

Boston University College of Fine Arts for Boston University in Boston by Wilson Butler Architects

Carl and Ruth Shapiro Admissions Center, Brandeis University in Waltham by Charles Rose Architects

Northeastern University 177 Huntington Avenue, Floors 13 & 22 for Northeastern University in Boston by Saam Architecture; Photo: Christian Phillips Photography

Brooke Charter High School in Mattapan by Arrowstreet; Photo: Anthony Crisafulli

MIT Beaver Works for Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge by Merge Architects; Millwork: RadLab, Inc., Infrastructure, Ltd., Martin Design, Mystic Millwork; Photo: John Horner Photography, David Bragdon

If you'd like to see more curated projects from Firm and People profiles on Archinect, check out our weekly "Ten Top Images on Archinect's Pinterest Boards" posts.

Want to be included in one of the next roundups?

Simply upload your work as a Project post to your Archinect People or Firm profile, and with some luck, your work may get featured!

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Tributes have poured in for architect and critic Michael Sorkin, who has died aged 71 of complications caused by Covid-19.

Based in New York, Sorkin headed architecture firm Michael Sorkin Studio and was president of non-profit research group Terreform.

His death triggered shock and an outpouring of warm tributes from architects, critics and writers around the world.

"He was a supremely gifted, astute and acerbic writer"

"I am heartbroken. This is a great loss," tweeted New York Times architecture critic Michael Kimmelman. "He was so many things. He was a supremely gifted, astute and acerbic writer. He wrote with moral force about big ideas and about the granular experience of life at the level of the street."

"Whether or not one agreed with Michael Sorkin didn't matter in the end," added Chicago Tribune critic Blair Kamin. "He was a great activist critic fearless, unafraid to challenge received wisdom or powerful figures, and, because of his wit and insight, a pleasure to read."

"The architecture world has lost a brilliant mind," said Harriet Harriss, dean of New York's Pratt Institute School of Architecture.

Financial Times architecture correspondent Edwin Heathcote described Sorkin as a "fierce and brilliant critic, perhaps the best".

"No one wrote about architecture like Michael Sorkin"

Graphic designer Michael Beirut said: "No one wrote about architecture like Michael Sorkin. I miss him already".

"Damn," said writer Geoff Manaugh. "Always loved this from him: 'Fish are symmetrical but only until they wiggle. Our effort is to measure the space between the fish and the wiggle. This is the study of a lifetime.'

Sorkin was an architect, a writer and the director of the graduate programme in urban design at City College of New York (CCNY).

He had also taught at a number of institutions including London's Architectural Association and American schools Cooper Union, Harvard University and Columbia University.

Sorkin served as architecture critic New York paper The Village Voice

He was architecture critic for New York news and culture paper The Village Voice for 10 years and contributed to Architectural Record, the New York Timesand the Wall Street Journal.

"That's so sad," said Design Museum curator Justin McGuirk. "His writing, especially the Village Voice columns, was a big early influence. Remember fondly him drinking me under the table in Greenwich Village. RIP Michael."

At the time of his death, he was also serving as the principal of the Terreform Center for Advanced Urban Research, which he founded in 2005, and editor-in-chief of its magazine UR (Urban Research).

He also wrote and edited a total of 20 books, with the most recent including All Over The Map: Writing on Buildings and Cities and Twenty Minutes in Manhattan.

Sorkin was born in Washington DC in 1948. He gained a bachelor's degree from the University of Chicago in 1970 and completed a master's in architecture from Massachusetts Institute of Technology four years later. He died on Thursday 26 March 2020.

His death follows that of Italian architect Vittorio Gregotti, designer of Palermo's ZEN neighbourhood and the renovation of Barcelona's Olympic stadium, who died earlier this month aged of 92 of coronavirus.

Photo of Sorkin was posted to Twitter by Harriet Harriss.

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How is Coronavirus Affecting the Daily Lives of Architects? Our Readers Answer

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A glimpse of hope emerged from the endless loop of COVID-19 news this week when China announced the closure of their last temporary hospital in Wuhan due to their stabilization of the pandemic that has now taken the world by storm. Western countries have been enforcing more restrictive measures aiming to stop the spread of the virus, including mandating shelter-in-place orders and forcing any business deemed non-essential to close. Due to the quarantine and isolation politics imposed by the authorities around the globe, we asked you, our readers, how the coronavirus is affecting your daily life as architects and designers. These answers allowed us to compose an overall picture of the atmosphere established by the pandemic and the way we are adapting to it.

Our pollsurveyed our Spanish, English and Portuguese platforms, and more than 600 readers shared their experiences. Most of the participants (39%) were between 21 and 30 years old, followed by the groupranging between 31 and 40 years old (29%). Readers between ages 41 and 50 represent 13% of thesurvey participants, while 9% were between 50 and 60, and readers over 60 were 7% of the readers who shared their experiences since the outbreak.

We also discovered that approximately 65% of theparticipantsstated that they had already worked from home before the quarantine in some capacity, whether just for a few days, or as a part of their regular routine. For the others, the newreality of adapting to a home officehas broughtmany challenges, related to the ability to focus on work and finding new means of communication with colleagues.

For many of those surveyed, one of the main challenges of having to work from home is the inability to connect with colleagues for informal conversations. The idea of remaining isolated for an undefined period of time, compounded with the general sensation of anxiety has brought a variety of disruptions to usual work flow, demanding an additional layer of communication. Video and phone calls, social networks, and other technology platforms have helped maintain synergy among team members.

The ability to access to the files and digital drawings was another frequently mentioned topic in our survey, which have been supplemented with cloud servers and private company networks. The readers of our three platforms pointed out the slowness and instability of internet services as a major downside to working from home, thathas resulted in designers spending more time working than usual.

One of the main challenges of designers who have made the transition to working at home is the difficulty in maintaining their typical work pace and finding the discipline to focus on daily tasks. Distractions caused by other family members who are also facing quarantine lock down measures, pets, neighboring noises, and domestic activities were cited as a few of themain obstacles to work at home. The lack of spaces exclusively dedicated to work have forced some of our readers to improvise small offices in their living rooms or bedrooms, only further adding to the inefficiencies of having to work from home.

The absence of a barrier between domestic life and work also seems toconcernsomeof the readerswho have been working more hours than usual since the quarantine began.

Among the readers worries was the uncertainty of facing a potential economic recession. Projects that have alreadybegun design and construction phases are being closely monitored, and some architects are seeing that clients are hesitant to sign contracts and award more work. Thefear of this potential crisis and its immeasurably directly impact the concerns of architects andother design professionals around the globe.

While a home office might be a temporary solution for many architects and designers, it only works to a certain extent. Throughout this quarantine, many countries have deemed construction services as essential, which means that sites are still being built, evenas architects are required to stay home. The amount of on-site meetings and coordination that traditionally happens through face to face social interactions needs to find a new medium in order to continue to have successfully completed projects.

"Workingfrom home in a third world country is a privilegenot often shared by the laborers. These skilled workers are forced tochoose between going to work and being exposed to the virus, or to stay home, depriving themselves of basic needs since they live exclusively from their work. Some of these countries have governments that lack of humanitarian initiatives to help them financially during this crisis."

Jeric Rustia, Philippines Architect

Some readers also expressed that they have experienced local building departmentsinvolved in the project approvalshalting not only the start of new construction, but also not approving drawingsthat have been completed since the quarantine period began.

On the other hand, some readers said that despite the myriad of challenges and problems imposed by the isolation, there are a few advantages of remote working. No longer having to spend the time commuting intothe office, which in cities like So Paulo or New York can sometimes take up two hours, designers have gained additionaltime that before was not available for leisurely activities. Some survey participants noted that spending more time with their families, cooking, reading, and watching TV are activities that they now havemore time for.

The greatest opportunity though, is how to undermine this moment of crisis and rethink the modes of work that have become commonplace in most architecture officesaroundthe world. Improving remote communication abilities, storing project files in the cloud, and implementing the use of BIM models are just a few ways that offices have come to adapt and modernize their methods of practice.

"It is mandatory we rethink completely our role as architecture professionals. Will we all be seen as necessary in this field? I think not. In Italy, we are 153,000 strong, and architectural design is still been seen as a luxury service. The Coronavirus will change the priorities of people for better. This is a great opportunity to define how architectural projects positively affect the lives of the people who will ultimately inhabit them."

- Francesca Perani, Italian architect.

With any global crisis of this scale, there are many fears and unknowns that our readers have expressed that they face in their new ways of working. As seen from our perspective, this might be the starting pointfora deeply-rooted transformation in the way we work, communicate, and practice architecture. Despite the fear of a possible recession, our readers as designers fromaround theworld, seem to seek strength and believe that together we will not only overcome this, but we will also discover a more human futurein our profession.

We invite you to check out ArchDaily's coverage related to COVID-19, read our tips and articles on Productivity When Working from Home and learn about technical recommendations for Healthy Design in your future projects. Also, remember to review the latest advice and information on COVID-19 from the World Health Organization (WHO) website.

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Running a small business isnt easy at the best of times. Payroll comes every two weeks. Rent and utility bills come every month. Tax submissions come every quarter. Todays pandemic exacerbates the challenges that small businesses face: reserves are often minimal, allowing for, if theyre lucky, a month or two of emergency financial resources.

Due to the nature of tight budgets, small businesses rely on their clients to pay their bills regularly and keep revenue flowing. Sometimes this is within 30 days, but more often within 60, though some are 90 or longer. As long as its predictable, things flow smoothly. But when bills are submitted by mail, processed by in-house staff and cheques mailed out, this process can grind to a halt if everyone is working from home. Thankfully, many bigger organizations use direct deposit and accept invoices by email. Making sure bills are paid in a timely fashion helps everyone; it means payroll gets covered, rents get paid.

When staff have to work remotely, it means buying the necessary hardware to work remotely. It means setting up processes and systems to maintain file security and supporting staff with work from home options; that can mean subsidizing their home internet use, paying for their personal cell phone or giving them an office work chair so that their ergonomics at work (from home) are the same as when they are at work (at work).

All these things cost money. A decent computer is over $3,000 alone, not to mention the set-up time, software and so on. Access to the office resources (building codes, reference material) is limited to what can be made available on-line. Many resources cant be digitized and some projects have security protocols and cant be worked on outside the office.

Then there is the social aspect. We work collaboratively on projects. That means getting up from your desk to talk to the other people on the project or getting an outside opinion on how to do something from someone down the hall. It might mean printing the drawing youre working on and grabbing a coffee with someone to talk through the design problem. All this is possible, when working from home, but not only is it different, its not what were used to. It takes time, and technology, to make this happen.

Why do small businesses matter? Over 90% of architecture practices in the province employ fewer than 10 architects (are likely firms of less than 75 people). Over 75% of Ontario architecture practices are very small businesses, with 2 architects or less, likely representing less than 20 employees. Yet, Ontario architects have an economic impact that represents 14% of the provinces GDP.

There are real steps cities and provincial governments can take, right now, that would make a difference. Immediate steps include:

In the short- and medium-term, we need to look at how to stimulate the economy. Investing in buildings creates places for people, and we need better places more than ever before. We still have a housing crisis and cant forget that sustainable investment in the built environment pays dividends. City and provincial governments can take immediate steps, today:

The way we design our built environment is more important than ever. We need homes and public places where we can find solace, collect our thoughts, grieve, laugh, and form the social cohesion we need. Choosing to invest in architecture creates opportunities for a better place. When life returns to normal, as it inevitably will, we need to decide if we go back to the way things were, or if our design approach needs to change. If we want the design talent that will make a difference, we need to support small businesses today, so that they will be here to bring changes tomorrow. Design matters.

Architect Toon Dreessen is President of Architects DCA. He is a past president of the OAA.

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A weekend getaway can be many things. For a city-dwelling Brisbane couple with four children, it takes the form of a large barn-style home in Pullenvale, a rural suburb just a 25-minute drive from Brisbanes central business district.

The couple asked Paul Uhlmann Architectswho they had worked with previouslyfor a rural getaway for their family and friends. "They had spent time in the United States and fell in love with the large red American barns that dot the countryside," says Uhlmann. "During the design process, this was reinterpreted into a form that has references to the Australian outback shed."

The home is called The Barn,as it was inspired by the American barns that the couple admired on travels throughout the United States.

The site lies at the end of a valley fronting onto a nature reserve, and a long driveway flanked by sprawling jacaranda trees leads to the home. The family selected the secluded site for its privacy and its location, which is a relatively short drive from their city home.

The Barn is a weekend retreat for family and friends. It also allows the family to spend time with their horses, which are kept in a nearby paddock.

Described by Uhlmann as "rural shed architecture", the home is constructed from Australian hardwood. It features custom corrugated orb Zincalume roof sheeting, which references the archetypal Australian farmhouse. The rounded shape of the roofwhich is reflected in the ceiling structure internallyis a contemporary reinterpretation of this form.

A garage is located at the rear of the home. The large overhang of the roof provides shading to the bunk room windows.

"We looked to American barns and some contemporary versions of this typology," says Uhlmann. "Most of these designs had at least one double-height space, which in this case has been incorporated in the open-plan living, dining, and kitchen space."

The soaring, timber-clad ceilings of the open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area follow the curve of the corrugated Zincalume roof, creating an impressive volume with views over the valley.

This main living space boasts cathedral-like ceilings and expansive views directly down the valley onto the reserve through the glazed gable ends of the barn. "The windows look down to the paddocks below and the reserve," says Uhlmann. "This was the predominant view that we wanted to capture and celebrate in a dramatic way both from the ground floor and first floor."

The living area completely opens up to the exterior, dissolving the boundary between inside and outside. The stone flooring in the living area is from Eco Outdoor.

Sliding timber doors on both sides of the living space open directly into the landscape, inviting the outdoors in. This also allows natural cross ventilation and the ability for the young children to run in and out of the house as they please. To the northwest, the living space opens onto an outdoor deck shaded by a timber canopy.

The vertical lines of the timber facade and the corrugated Zincalume roof create a simple, graphic rhythm across the entire home.

The open-plan kitchen, living, and dining space is located at the southwestern end of the ground floor. A games room, media room, and mudroom lie off to one side, and a garage stands at the rear.

The antler chandeliers above the kitchen table are from local lighting store Milton Lighting.

The entire interiorincluding bespoke joinery and furnitureis crafted from timber.

On the first floor, the master bedroom and ensuite look through to the double-height living space. Two guest bedrooms and a large bunk room that sleeps twelve are also located on the first floor. The two guest bedrooms feature skylights to bring natural ventilation and light into the interior. "From the beds, you can watch the clouds go past during the day, and the stars by night," says Uhlmann.

Bring a boho vintage feel to your space with this standout leather sofa, featuring quilted seaming along wraparound arms, seat and base, topped with trios of seat and back cushions in a soft, supportive feel. Offers texture and dynamics with a block build and plenty of room to get cozy with pals.

HANDWOVEN IN MEXICO BY THE WOMEN OF OAXACA Rich, moody hues hand-dyed to perfection. This hand-woven accent rug is a total knockout. Each one takes about a week to complete, all handcrafted by a cooperative of sixty women weavers in Oaxaca.

Originally designed in the late 1940s, the Straight Chair has been reintroduced by Knoll. George Nakashima's extraordinary blend of the organic, natural qualities of wood and clean modern design formed this Modernist interpretation of the traditional Windsor chair.

The weekend retreat is designed to accommodate large family and friend groups, with two guest bedrooms and a bunk room that sleeps 12.

The timber-framed bunk beds are built into the soaring space.

One of the major challenges was balancing the clients budget with their expectationsand hiring a builder who shared the same vision of craftsmanship as Uhlmann was essential. "We had completed a project before for the same client, using the same builder, therefore there was some understanding of the overall quality," says Uhlmann. "We were not involved during the construction, howevertherefore the builder had to interpret quite a few joints and connections, which he did very well."

Skylights in the roof allow natural light and ventilation into the guest bedrooms, which don't have windows.

The walls of the home are fine band-sawn spotted gum, oiled with a grey tint, and recycled hardwood beams are used throughout the interior. The result is a celebration of timber craftsmanship with exceptional carpentry. The vast amount of timber used throughout the construction creates a sensory experience, filling the interior with a strong aroma of wood.

The home has a simple, linear plan that balances open spaces with more cozy, private rooms. The sliding doors at the side of the home can either be completely closed to the elements in winter, or opened in the warmer months.

"The most rewarding part of this project is the central living space," says Uhlmann. "It has a large scale, however the natural light doesnt overwhelm the space, which can tend to happen with Australias harsh light. It is instantly relaxing, and an overall memorable experience once youre within this central space."

The main living space leads onto a side deck with a timber canopy, providing a sheltered outdoor space for dining and socializing.

The design team made extensive use of Australian hardwoodboth internally and externally to reference the rural setting.

Ground floor plan of The Barn by Paul Uhlmann Architects.

First floor plan of The Barn by Paul Uhlmann Architects.

Northwest and Northeast elevations of The Barn by Paul Uhlmann Architects.

Southeast and Southwest elevations of The Barn by Paul Uhlmann Architects.

Site Plan of The Barn by Paul Uhlmann Architects.

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For our latest competition we're offering readers the chance to win one of three copies of Where Architects Sleep, The Most Stylish Hotels in the World.

Curated and edited by Sarah Miller, founding editor-in-chief of Cond Nast Traveller UK, the book is "the ultimate, global accommodation list", bringing together the expert opinions of more than 250 of the world's most esteemed architects.

Between them, they have given more than 1,200 recommendations from better-known destinations to secret spots. We've teamed up with publisher Phaidon to give away three hardback copies of the book.

From luxury rooms to budget escapes, Where Architects Sleep showcases an extensive array of architects' favourite international places to stay for both work and leisure.

Desert, urban, countryside and island locations are all featured, including The Upper House in Hong Kong a number one for Amanda Levete and Villa Flor in Switzerland, chosen byNorman Foster.

"In the heart of an unspoiled village called S-Chanf, this is a simple but sophisticated guest house," says Foster about Villa Flor.

"Its corridors host exhibitions by artists, many of whom are frequent guests," he continues. "It is discreet and unpretentious without any signs to advertise its presence."

Insightful reviews, specially-commissioned maps and essential information are included to offer easy-to-navigate pages, which are organised by geographical area.

As well as suggesting destinations, the contributing architects also detail places they wish they had designed themselves.

More than 100 countries are covered in the book, with the most recommended hotel being 7132 Hotel in Vals, Switzerland the hotel most architects wished they had designed.

Designed by Japanese architect Kengu Kuma, if the top-floor presidential suite of this hotel is booked then the visitor's helicopter and limousine transfer will also be included.

The winner of the "all-time favourite" category is Benesse House in Japan, while joint-winners Le Pavillon de la Reine in Paris and Das Stu in Berlin steal the prize for "best-kept secret".

The Connaught in London received the highest votes for "luxury", while Amangiri in Utah had the most votes for "worth the travel", and "eco-conscious" is won jointly by Hotel Whitepod in Switzerland and Heritance Kandalama in Sri Lanka.

Miller launched Cond Nast Traveller UK in 1997 and stayed at the title for 15 years. She went on to become European editor of travel and leisure and today runs Sarah Miller and Partners an agency that creates brand strategies and content for a range of luxury and lifestyle brands.

The author also sits on the international advisory board of cole htelire de Lausanne, a renowned hospitality institution.

Three readers will win a copy of Where Architects Sleep by Sarah Miller, first published by Phaidon in January 2020.

Competition closes 22 April 2020. Three winners will be selected at random and notified by email. Terms and conditions apply.

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New Delhi, March 27

Satish Gujral, one of Indias best known artists and architects, has died in his Delhi home, his family said on Friday. He was 94.

Gujral, who was renowned for his versatility across different mediums, died on Thursday night of old age reasons.

He was the brother of former prime minister I K Gujral and is survived by his wife Kiran, daughters Alpana and Raseel and son Mohit.

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The noted painter and architect passed away peacefully at 10.30 last night in his home. He died of old age, the artists nephew and Rajya Sabha MP Naresh Gujral told PTI.

Gujral, who was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, Indias second highest civilian honour, was an architect, painter, muralist, sculptor and graphic artist.

His artworks were heavily inspired by the turbulence of his early years, including the illness that impaired his hearing as a child and the Partition of the subcontinent.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of the artist, who was born in 1925 in Jhelum in pre-Partition west Punjab and not just witnessed the division of the country but also helped several refugees cross the border safely.

Satish Gujral Ji was versatile and multifaceted. He was admired for his creativity as well as the determination with which he overcame adversity, Modi wrote on Twitter.

He said Gujrals intellectual thirst took him far and wide, yet he remained attached to his roots.

Saddened by his demise. Om Shanti, the prime minister added.

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said the nation would always remember Gujrals contributions in the field of art and culture.

May his soul rest in peace, he wrote.

Gujrals familiar works include the alphabet mural on the outside wall of the Delhi High Court. He also designed the Belgian Embassy in Delhi.

He received his training in art first at Lahores Mayo School of Art and then at the Sir J. J. School of Art in Mumbai.

One of the major turning points in his artistic career was when he got a scholarship to travel to Mexico. His interactions with Mexican painter Diego Riviera went on have a deep influence on his work.

Unlike many of his peers, who went to Paris or London in the early 1950s, Gujral went to Mexico City to study with Diego Rivera and Siqueiros. Gujrals was a versatile practice spanning painting, sculpture and architecture. RIP, curator and artist Ranjit Hoskote said on Twitter. Adwaita Gadnayak, director general of Delhis National Gallery of Modern Art, said the artists brilliance lay in his ability to use his creativity to the fullest in many forms and ways.

His highlight happened in 1952, when he got a scholarship to study at the revered Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City, where he was apprenticed under renowned artists Diego Rivera and David Alfaro Siqueiros - who were remarkable figures of the 20th-century art scene. To have Frida Kahlo and Octavio Paz as his friends became the important point of synergy, he said.

Several others also mourned his death.

Congress leader Rajeev Shukla said Gujral must also be remembered for rescuing people during Partition.

Passing away of famous painter, artist Satish Gujral will leave a deep void in world of art. Brother of ex pm I k Gujral Satish ji was known for his services to rescue people during partition @mohitgujral @NareshGujral, he said.

Offering his heartfelt condolences to the family, Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri wrote, Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of celebrated painter, sculptor, muralist & architect Sh Satish Gujral. He will be remembered & missed by legions of his followers & admirers.

Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla said Gujral would be remembered for his unique artistic imagination, intellectual fervour & multifaceted personality.

Union minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal and SAD leader Sukhbir Singh Badal also expressed their condolences.

Saddened to learn about the demise of legendary painter, writer, sculptor & architect Satish Gujral ji. His contribution to the creative field shall always be cherished.

My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved family, friends & admirers. May his soul rest in peace! #RIP, the union minister tweeted.

Deepest condolences on the sad demise of acclaimed artist, architect, sculptor, writer & Padma Vibhushan recipient Satish Gujral ji. Passing away of Satish ji will leave a deep void in the world of art. May his noble soul rest in peace! Sukhbir Badal said on the micro-blogging site. PTI

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A sprawling, steel-and-glass garage in Austin, Texas, is the result of a two-year collaboration involving a trio of local firmsShiflet Group Architects, Mark Ashby Design, and Dalgleish Construction. The multi-level structure, sited within a grove of trees, merges engineering smarts with 80s design. Case in point: the neon-studded basement, where a rare, candy-red 1980 BMW M1 appears to effortlessly hang along the wall.

Perhaps the structures most impressive feature is a wall-mounted BMW M1 hanging in the basementa carefully completed job that securely bolted the engineless sports car to the wall. A custom lift carries vehicles between the structure's three levels.

The subterranean level also speaks to the spirit of the design aesthetic, with handsome wood tones and industrial finishes to complement the homeowner's showcase collection of vintage cars. Here, a small study sits alongside a neon-lit Porsche roadster.

The homeowner's own affinity for 80s design played a large role in defining the interior aesthetic. "The goal here was to tip our hats to the movie Ferris Buellers Day Off and luxuriate in that theme," says Michele Lorenz, creative director at Mark Ashby Design. "For example, we used an Andy Warholprinted wallpaper in the bathroom and covered the iconic Le Corbusier sofa and lounge chairs in a Porsche red leather."

A Le Corbusier sofa and lounge chairs complete a seating area on the upper level. Floor-to-ceiling glass wraps around the space, providing views out over the treetops.

Another lounge area is located in the sound-proof basement, providing a spot to enjoy the custom stereo system. "The rug truly captures the 80s love of geometric shapes," says Lorenz.

Structurally, the 8,300-square-foot garage presented a daunting challenge, considering the need to carve out a basement within the solid limestone bedrock. David Dalgleish, founder of Dalgleish Construction Company, recalled digging 18 feet into the ground while preserving the existing trees on the lot.

The Le Corbusier group referred to their LC2 and LC3 Collections (1928) as "cushion baskets," which they designed as a modernist response to the traditional club chair. These pieces reverse the standard structures of sofas and chairs by having frames that are externalized.

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A 65-foot sliding glass door spans the front facade, opening the main level to the outdoors. Hanging along the back wall, a custom neon sign created by Ion Art displays one of the homeowner's favorite quotes: "Live for the journey, not the destination."

The exclusive use of wood, concrete, and steel provides material continuity throughout each level. Wood panelling adds an elegant canvas for memorabilia and contrasts with concrete block walls.

Stairs lead up to the second floor. The project's minimalist materials highlight thecollaboration between architect, designer and builderachieving a look that also represents the clients keen sense of modern minimalism.

Another look at the lounge area upstairs. Sheer curtains capture a delicate, stencil-like shadow from the many trees surrounding the structure.

A balcony wraps around the upper level, providing a look down onto the main parking area below. The two floors were designed to hold up to 17 cars total.

In keeping with the 80s theme, Lorenz selected an Andy Warhol wallpaper for the bathroom. Glossy black cabinetry and counters complement an edge design in the wood-clad walls.

Sited on a four-acre property atop a beautiful, secluded cove in Austin, this dream garage is show-worthy inside and out.

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