Category: Magazine Articles
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Inside DAG’s vision for a greener, more sustainable future
When it comes to cannabis, Dominion Builders’ Agricultural Group (DAG) is redefining the way Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) facilities are designed, built and operated. As a leader in the burgeoning indoor agriculture industry, the company known as “The Grow Facility Company is empowering growers by delivering end-to-end solutions that take projects from concept to harvest.…
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A peek into UC San Diego’s Theatre District Living & Learning Neighborhood
Located atop a dramatic bluff in La Jolla, California, the Theatre District Living & Learning Neighborhood (TDLLN) addresses a critical challenge in contemporary campus design: fostering student success amid rising anxiety, isolation and loneliness. This ambitious $565 million mixed-use development is more than just residential space—it’s a dynamic, future-forward neighborhood that merges academic, cultural, and…
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How Children’s new digital wall is transforming community support
Children’s hospitals have long desired creative ways to balance creating a warm, inviting environment for patients and families while also recognizing donors appropriately. Traditional donor walls serve as important acknowledgments, but with recent technological advancements, healthcare facilities now have the opportunity to transform these static installations into new, creative and interactive experiences. At Children’s Healthcare…
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Harrison Homes’ Scott Hudson talks land, legacy and his beginnings
When Scott Hudson bought his first infill lot with his dad back in 2007, he wasn’t just building a house—he was laying the foundation for what would become one of metro Atlanta’s leading custom home builders. Since then, Harrison Homes has built more than 400 luxury residences across the North Metro region, growing from a…
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McIntosh Poris Architects’ Laurie Hughet-Hiller seat at the table
When it comes to shaping cities through design, Laurie Hughet-Hiller brings both vision and purpose to the table. As a Principal at McIntosh Poris Architects, she’s not only a creative force but a champion for architecture that enhances lives and strengthens communities. Since returning to her hometown of Detroit in 2009—after beginning her career in…
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How Imoon, Schweitzer created a shopping experience for the ages
At first glance, the Daily Shop by Whole Foods Market on the Upper East Side of New York City in Lenox Hill would appear to be your typical grocery store. Until you walk inside. Then, the new concept from Imoon and Schweitzer grabs you and shakes your senses. An immersive environment where lighting and design…
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How Imoon, Schweitzer created a shopping experience for the ages
At first glance, the Daily Shop by Whole Foods Market on the Upper East Side of New York City in Lenox Hill would appear to be your typical grocery store. Until you walk inside. Then, the new concept from Imoon and Schweitzer grabs you and shakes your senses. An immersive environment where lighting and design…
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Inside Chopped Leaf’s evolutionary brand refresh
Evolving is everything. If you want to get to the heart of Chopped Leaf‘s recent brand refresh, you can start there. Featuring an updated interior design, new logo and signage, the fast-casual chain, with more than 188 restaurants in Canada and the U.S., is taking its game to the next level. The new look, which…
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Federal, local agencies fund $300 million NYC ADA upgrade
The 14th Street Subway Station stretches along West 14th Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues. The station serves the F and M trains running north and south along Sixth Avenue, the L train along 14 Street, and the 1, 2 and 3 lines running north and south along Seventh Avenue. The three stations have a…
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How the Venue at Thunder Valley blends history, modernism
Many American communities wrestle with blending the rich history of the region with modern architectural design and components. But the struggle in Lincoln, California is particularly challenging. The Maidu and Miwok Indians thrived in California’s fertile central valley for centuries and both groups comprise what is now called the United Auburn Indian Community. The community…