Demand for Design Services Moderates but Remains Strong
During October, scoring for both the new project inquiries and design contracts expanded according to the AIA’s latest ABI report.
Virginia Tech’s Opening Gambit for the NoVa Tech Scene by SmithGroup is a Window to the Future
SmithGroup’s design is not meant to transform workers (or future students) into virtual interns for Silicon Valley. It’s meant to tap into something fundamental about shifting expectations about how we interact with our work and each other.
Through a Prism, Brightly: Baskervill’s Glass Light Hotel & Gallery
Baskervill’s Glass Light Hotel and Gallery is not just bright. It’s transcendent.
Shannon Wray: Creating the Perfect Workplace Hybrid
Opened in 2019, Quinn Evans’ Fairfield Library project featured a custom workstation that updates the classic library carrel to incorporate self-directed learning for children and peace of mind for caregivers.
The Essex: Via’s Home
In 2019, when VIA moved into The Essex, it was a defining transformational point in time. The Essex became a platform to launch a new brand, blending a modern workplace with a historic structure.
Arts & Culture, Design, Opinion
SAARC Art: Integration of Art in a Public Building
Public art is cultural expression. Introduction of art in a public setting not only enriches the quality of the space, but it can reflect the soul of the community.
Housing for Humans
Ileana Schinder’s new book, “Housing for Humans: A Book to Imagine, Create and Design a New Housing Model in America,’ is a provocative exploration into the history and causes of America’s housing crisis that challenges homeowners, policymakers and designers to re-imagine the future of housing for an ever-evolving population.