Tag: Design
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Chipman Design Architecture Elevates Four to Principal
Chipman Design Architecture is proud to announce the promotion of four standout team members to the position of Principal: Nelly Augustyn, Caitlin Gurra, Mark Scheerhorn, and Dave Carlson.Augustyn, Gurra, and Scheerhorn previously served as Senior Managing Directors, while Carlson held the role of Director of Technology.“Chipman Design was built on the foundation of cultivating leadership…
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From Taylor Swift to Manchester United: how stadium design is changing
Football grounds increasingly host non-sporting events such as concerts, and Manchester United’s planned new stadium will be no different. This means different challenges for designers and constructors, explains Wojciech Markowski. Nonetheless, it may be difficult to achieve a satisfactory level of structural response for the entire grandstand without significant structural modifications, which may lead to…
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Design Draw Build’s “Agualta STEAM Engine” wins AIA CA 2024 Honor Award.
Architect-led design-build firm Design Draw Build (DDB) received the highest professional honor award from The American Institute of Architects (AIA) California’s 2024 Architecture at Zero Competition for the design of Agualta STEAM Engine. Now in its thirteenth year, The Architecture at Zero competition engages architecture, design, engineering, and planning professionals to pursue the California Public…
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Berkley Design Pro Selects RT Specialty as Preferred Wholesaler
RT Specialty’s Hamilton, NJ office, which is part of the RT Specialty Environmental and Construction Professional (RT ECP) Practice has been chosen to serve as the preferred wholesale broker for Berkley Design Professional’s (BDP) elite architects & engineers (A&E) program. This well regarded A&E program provides robust liability protection in all 50 states, with liability…
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Another Design Box Checked – The Kids’ Bath Wallpaper Reveal!
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Well, well, well. A year and a half after the “reveal”, I finally did the update that this bathroom always wanted – wallpaper, and it looks so good that even my kids noticed and went out of their way to tell me! There is nothing sweeter than your 11-year-old son saying “Mama, I love the…
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Acclaim Lighting Names Robert Fletcher Director of Product Design
Acclaim Lighting, an innovative and advanced lighting technology leader, has appointed Robert Fletcher as its Director of Product Design. He is responsible for the Design and Development of Acclaim Lighting’s entire line of products, as well as supporting special projects. Fletcher will support an impressive portfolio of advanced solid-state lighting technology for linear, floodlights, downlights,…
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Should I change the design of a plot with planning approval?
Looking for a building plot can be a real challenge, especially if you don’t have specialist land finding skills. Most people end up browsing sites like Rightmove or Plotfinder, where many of the available plots already have planning consent in place. This might seem like a convenient solution, but for most people dreaming of building…
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Design Draw Build won the Honor Award in AIA California’s 2024 Architecture at Zero competition.
Architect-led design-build firm Design Draw Build (DDB) received the highest professional honor award from The American Institute of Architects (AIA) California’s 2024 Architecture at Zero Competition for the design of Agualta STEAM Engine. Now in its thirteenth year, The Architecture at Zero competition engages architecture, design, engineering, and planning professionals to pursue the California Public…
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How to make sure your pantry design is fit for purpose
Sometimes small but with the potential to be pretty powerful, your pantry ideas can transform your kitchen. Whether you opt for a wow factor walk-in or are looking to invest in a pantry cupboard, getting your pantry design right is essential. Get it wrong and you could end up with wasted space or an even…
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How to design an extension — the key steps to take
Understanding how to design an extension is crucial if you want to add space at the same time as boosting your home’s value – not forgetting its kerb appeal. However, the needs of homeowners building an extension will all differ, as will the style of house being added to. Then there are the not so…