BMW Welt – Munich, Germany

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Location: Munich, Germany
Completed: 2007
Client: BMW AG
Architect: Coop Himmelb(l)au
Structural: B+G Ingenieure, Bollinger und Grohmann GmbH, Frankfurt
MEP: Kühn Bauer + Partner
Electrical: PRO Elektroplan, Ottobrunn
Lighting: AG-Licht, Bonn
Building Physics: Büro Dr. Pfeiler, Graz
Façade Consultant: Emmer Pfenninger + Partner AG, Münchenstein
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Landscape Design: realgruen Landschaftsarchitekten
Civil Engineering, Road Construction: Ingenieurbüro Schoenenberg
AE Interests: Lightweight bridge structure, Complexity of form.
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Clarke Quay – Singapore

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Location: 3 River Valley Rd, Singapore
Completion: 2006
Architect: SMC Alsop
Architect of Record: RSP Architects
Concept Engineer: AtelierOne
Environmental Engineer: ARUP
AE Interests: elegant canopies, structural steel frames.
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Eden Project – Cornwall, England, U.K.

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Location: Cornwall, England
Completed: 2001
Architect: Grimshaw Architects
Structural Engineer: SKM Anthony Hunts, ARUP
Cost Consultant: Davis Langdon & Everest
Main Contractor: McAlpine Joint Venture
AE interests: geometric shapes, efficiency, ‘biodomes’ help encapsulate humid and warm temperatures which are used for plant enclosures
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Gasometer B – Vienna, Austria

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Location: Vienna, Austria
Completion: 2001
Architect: Coop Himmelb(l)au
Structural Engineering: Fritsch-Chiari
Mechanical and Electrical Engineers: Dipl. Ing. Pacher
Lighting Consultant: Kress & Adams
AE Intersts: Historical preservation, response to site, pilots structural system, geometric form
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Paper Church – Kobe, Japan

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Location: Kobe, Japan
Completed: 1995
Disassembled: 2005
Architect: Shigeru Ban Architects
AE Interests: disaster relief, recycled materials, sustainability, design for disassembly, paper tubes
Related Article: Architect Magazine
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Stratford DLR Station – London, U.K.
Hydra Pier Pavilion – Haarlemmermeer, The Netherlands


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Location: Haarlemmermeer, The Netherlands
Completion: 2002
Architect: Asymptote Architecture
Architect of Record: Architektenburo Bronsvoort bna
Structural Engineers: Smit Westerman (structure); Octatube (glass structure, panels roof); VanDam (panels wall, ceiling); Lomans (installations); Lotek (watersupply)
Builder: Nijhuis Bouw bv; Chris Kreijns; Nijhuis, Utrecht; Infocus Bouwmanagement bv
Lighting Advisor: Hollands Licht (Rogier van der Heide)
AE Interests: Dams and Pumping Stations, Artificial Movement of Water, Hydra-engineering; Curved, Laminated Glass
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Olive 8 – Seattle, Washington, U.S.

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Location: 737 Olive Way, Seattle, WA 98101
Completed: 2008
Architect: Gluckman Mayner Architects
Architect of Record: Mulvanny G2 Architecture
Structural Engineer: KPFF Consulting Engineers
MEP Engineer: McKinstry
Electrical Engineer: Sparling
Civil Engineer: Bush, Roed & Hitchings, Inc.
Acoustic Consultant: BRC Acoustics
Energy/LEED Consultant: Rushing, Co.
AE Interests: Curtain Wall Technology, Fritted Glass, Sustainability, LEED.
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Lewis Science Library – Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.

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Location: Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey
Completed: 2008
Architect: Gehry Partners, LLP
AE Interests: complexity of form, sustainability
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Cholla Branch Library – Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.

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Building: Cholla Branch Library
Location: 10050 Metro Parkway East, Phoenix, Arizona
Completed: 1990
Architect: Will Bruder Architects
AE Interests: sculptural form, galvanized metal siding, lighting
House 10 at Avenida de las Fuentes – Mexico City, D.F.

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Building: House 10 at Avenida de las Fuentes
Location: El Pedregal de San Angel, Mexico City, D.F., Mexico
Completed: 1949
Architect: Luis Barragán
Associate Architect: Max Cetto
AE interests: water features, volcanic outcropping, natural and harmonic design
Updated by Miguel Yapur, June 2020
Milwaukee Art Museum – Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.

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Location: 700 N. Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Completed: 2001
Architect: Santiago Calatrava
Structural Engineer: Calatrava
Architect of Record: David Kahler
Landscape Architect: Dan Kiley
AE Interests: parabolic-shaped design, moveable wing-like sun screen is raised and lowered to control both temperature and light in the structure, organic forms, technological innovation.
Related Articles: ArcSpace, ArchDaily
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Sayamaike Historical Museum – Osaka, Japan

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Building: Sayamaike Historical Museum
Location: Osaka, Japan
Completion: 2001
Architect: Tadao Ando
Project Team: Tadao Ando, Takaaki Mizutani, Kanya Sogo
Structural Engineer: Wada
Mechanical Engineer: Setsubi-Giken
AE Interests: constructed as an agricultural reservoir for flood control measures but was remodeled into a flood control dam; Cubic volumes, concrete planes, rotundas, ramps, and stairs
Related Articles: ArcSpace, Architectuul
Updated by Miguel Yapur, June 2020
Metal Shutter House – New York City, New York, U.S.

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Building: Metal Shutter House
Location: 524 West 19th Street, West Chelsea, New York, NY
Expected Completion: 2011
Architect: Shigeru Ban
AE Interests: shutters, motors, light control, open plan, universal floor, paper
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Ben Pimlott Building – London, U.K.

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Location: Goldsmiths College, University of London,
Lewisham Way, London, SE14, United Kingdom
Completion: 2004
Architect: Alsop & Partners
Structural Engineer: Adams Kara Taylor
Project Management: Buro Four
AE Interests: industrial aesthetic, nine meter-high steel “scribble” terrace, naturally ventilated studios, cantilevered self-supporting external staircase.
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Burton Barr Central Library – Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.

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Location: 1221 N. Central Ave, Phoenix, Arizona
Completed: 1995
Architect: Will Bruder Architects
AE Interests: tensegrity roof structure, motorized louvers, open reading room, glass and steel elevator, outrageous bathrooms
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Fawood Children’s Centre – London, U.K.

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Location: 35 Fawood Avenue, Stonebridge, NW10 8DX, United Kingdom
Completion: 2004
Architect: Alsop & Partners
Design & Build Contractor: Durkan Construction
Structural Engineer: Adams Kara Taylor
ME Engineer: Fulcrum Consulting/Pinnacle Building Services
AE Interests: opal polycarbonate roof cladding, galvanized steel frame, stainless steel mesh walls.
Updated by Miguel Yapur, June 2020
Art Gallery of Ontario – Ontario, Canada

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Location: Ontario, Canada
Completed: 2008
Architect: Gehry Partners, LLP
Structural Engineer: Halcrow Yolles Engineering, Inc
Mechanical Engineer: H.H. Angus
AE Interests: natural light, structure, sustainability
Updated by Miguel Yapur, June 2020
Blizard Building – London, U.K.
Location: Queen Mary University, 4 Newark Street,
London, United Kingdom
Completion: 2005
Architect: Alsop Design Ltd./AMEC
Main Contractor: Laing O’Rourke
Structural Engineer: Adams Kara Taylor
ME Engineer: WSP
AE Interests: open-plan environment, transparent building envelope, multi-colored glass bridge, three-story glass pavilion, suspended amenity pods, won the prestigious LEAF Award at the Leading European Architects Forum.
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The Public Art Centre – West Bromwich, U.K.

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Location: New Street, West Bromwich, B70, United Kingdom
Completion: 2008
Architect: Alsop Architects Ltd.
Project Direction: DCA Consultancy Ltd.
Construction Manager: ISG Interior Exterior
Structural Engineer: Adams Kara Taylor
Building Services Engineering and Environmental Design: Battle McCarthy Limited
AE Interests: multi-faceted/curved forms, large-scale ramps, interior designed as a bioclimatic environment for high energy efficiency and natural ventilation in many interior areas.
Updated by Miguel Yapur, June 2020
Sharp Centre for Design – Toronto, Canada

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Building: Sharp Centre for Design
Location: 100 McCaul Street, Toronto, Canada
Completion: 2004
Architect: Alsop Architects Ltd.
Architect of Record: Robbie/Young & Wright Architects
Structural Engineer: Carruthers & Wallace Ltd.
ME Engineer: MCW Consultants Ltd.
AE Interests: black and white pixilated exterior, twelve multi-colored props support the structure, given the “Award of Excellence” by the Toronto Architecture and Urban Design Awards.
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International Waterloo Terminal – London, England, U.K.

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Location: York Road, London SE1 7ND, England
Completed: 1993
Architect: Grimshaw Architects
Structural Engineers: YRM, Anthony Hunt Associates, Cass Hayward and Partners with Tony Gee and Partners, British Rail Civil Engineer, Sir Alexander Gibb and Partners
Consulting Engineers: ARUP, Roger Preston & Partners
AE Interests: arches, curved trusses
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Palestra – London, U.K.

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Location: 197 Blackfriars Road, London, United Kingdom
Completion: 2006
Architect: SMC Alsop
Main contractor: Skanska
Structural Engineer: Buro Happold
Project Manager: CB Richard Ellis
AE Interests: patchwork of color, tilted & cantilevered base, double glazed curtain walling system, complex rectilinear glass facade, stacked form
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Camden Medical Centre – Singapore

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Location: Singapore
Completed: 1998
Architect: Richard Meier
Structural Engineer: ARUP
M & E Engineer: J Roger Preston
AE Interests: solar protection, minimizing building’s footprint
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Jubilee Church – Rome, Italy

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Building: Jubilee Church
Location: Rome, Italy
Completed: 2003
Architect: Richard Meier
Engineers: ARUP, Guy Nordenson
AE Interests: natural light, circular geometry
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Mii Amo Spa – Sedona, Arizona, U.S.

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Location: 525 Boynton Canyon Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336
Completed: 2001
Architect: Gluckman Mayner Architects
Landscape Architect: Ten Eyck Landscape Architects
Structural Engineer: Rudow & Berry, Inc.
MEP Engineer: Clark Engineers SW, Inc.
Civil Engineer: Shepard-Wesnitzer, Inc.
General Contractor: Linthicum Constructors
AE Interests: Use of Organic Materials, Response to Site
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The Ascent at Roebling’s Bridge – Covington, Kentucky, U.S.
Building: The Ascent at Roebling’s Bridge
Location: 1 Roebling Way, Covington, Kentucky
Completion: March 2008
Architect: Daniel Libeskind
Architect of Record: GBBN Architects
Structural Engineer: THP Limited
Mechanical Engineer: KLH Engineering
Civil Engineer: CCA Engineering, LLC
Contractor: Dugan & Meyers Construction
AE Interests: Curving crescent form, each room has an unobstructed view of the Cincinnati skyline
Contemporary Jewish Museum – San Francisco, California, U.S.

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Location: 736, Mission Street, San Francisco, California
Completion: 2008
Architect: Daniel Libeskind
Association with Architect of Record: WRNS
Project Manager: KPM Consultant
Structural Engineer: ARUP and OLMM Consulting Engineers
Mechanical and Plumbing: Ajmani & Pamidi, Inc
Electrical Engineer: Silverman and Light, Inc
AE Interests: presents events including exhibitions, live music, film screenings, lectures and discussions, and educational activities, very geometric, extensive facade
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The Danish Jewish Museum – Copenhagen, Denmark

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Building: The Danish Jewish Museum
Location: Galejhuset, Det Kongelige Bibliotek, København (Copenhagen, Denmark)
Completion: 2003
Architect: Daniel Libeskind
Consulting Engineer: Hansen & Henneberg
Structural, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers: Moe and Brødsgaard
Landscape Consultants: GHB Landskabsarkitekter
Exhibition Design: Kvorning Design & Kommunikation
Contractor: Tomrerfirma Gert Fogt
AE Interests: developed from Mitzvah (an obligation or a good deed) in Hebrew, form, lighting and structure are unique, interior is innovative
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Syracuse University Warehouse – Syracuse, New York, U.S.

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Location: 350 West Fayette Street, Syracuse, NY 13202
Completed: 2006
Architect: Gluckman Mayner Architects
Architect of Record: VIP Architectural Associates
Structural Engineer: John P. Stopen Engineering Partnership
MEP Engineer: Sack & Associates Consulting Engineers
Civil Engineer: Environmental Design and Research
Construction Manager: VIP Structures
Awards:
2007 Design Award for Architecture, AIA New York State
Best of 2006 Award, New York Construction
AE Interests: Historic MEP and Fire Renovation
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Nevada Museum of Art – Reno, Nevada, U.S.

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Location: 160 West Liberty Street, Reno Nevada 89501
Completed: 2003
Architect: Will Bruder Architects
Project Architect: Rob Gaspard
AE Interests: Sloped Facade, Sky lit Atrium, Use of Day lighting
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Tribeca Townhouse – New York, New York, U.S.

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Location: 16 Warren Street, New York, NY 10007
Completed: 2003
Architect: Gluckman Mayner Architects
AE Interests: Suspended Steel Mesh Box
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One Kenmare Square – New York, New York, U.S.

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Building: One Kenmare Square
Location: 210 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10012
Completed: 2006
Architect: Gluckman Mayner Architects, HTO Architect
Structural Engineers: DeSimone Consulting Engineers
AE Interests: Undulating Facade, Vertical Glass Notch.
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Museum of Contemporary Art – San Diego, California, U.S.

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Location: 1100 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
Completed: 2007
Architect: Gluckman Mayner Architects
Architect of Record: Heritage Architecture and Planning
Structural Engineer: ARUP
MEP Engineer: ARUP
Civil Engineers: Lintvedt, McColl and Associates
Construction Manager: H.R. Weatherford Co.
Awards: 2007 Merit Award, AIA San Diego
AE Interests: Historic Restoration, Integration of New Building Systems, Corrugated Metal Panels.
Updated by Miguel Yapur, June 2020
The Nomadic Museum – Santa Monica, California, U.S.

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Location shown: Santa Monica, California
Architect: Shigeru Ban Architects
Associate Architect: Gensler
Project Principal: David Gensler
Materials: paper tubes, aluminum, fabric
AE Interests: recycled materials, sustainability, design for disassembly
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Helmut Lang Parfumerie – New York, New York, U.S.

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Location: 80 Greene Street, New York, NY 10012
Completion: 2001
Client: Helmut Lang
Architect: Gluckman Mayner Architects
Structural Engineer: Ove Arup & Partners
AE Interests: Installation of Steel Wall and Glass Wall.
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Mori Art Museum – Tokyo, Japan

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Building: Mori Arts Museum
Location: Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Completion: 2004
Architect: Gluckman Mayner Architects
Architect of Record: Irie Miyake Architects & Engineers
Structural Engineer: Yoshinori Nito + Dewhurst Macfarlane and Partners
ME Engineer: Altieri Sebor Wieber
AE Interests: Building Envelope, Structural Stainless-Steel Cables, Horizontal Framing Rings, Glazed Footbridge, Translucent Structural Glass.
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National Assembly for Wales – Cardiff, Wales, U.K.

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Building: National Assembly for Wales
Location: Cardiff, Wales
Completion: 2005
Architect: Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners
Structural Design: ARUP
Contractor(s): Taylor Woodrow Construction
Building Envelope: ARUP
Sustainability: ARUP
AE Interests: civic, transparency, day-lighting, sustainable design, complex roof structure
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Terminal 5, Heathrow Airport – London, U.K.


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Location: London, England, UK
Completion: 2008
Architect: Richard Rogers Partnership (now Rogers Stirk Harbour and Partners)
Structural Design: Arup
Contractor(s): Laing O’Rourke/Mace/Balfour/Beaty/AMEC/Severfield-Rowan
AE Interests: transport, airport, flexible functionality, long-span roof provides natural daylight, dramatic progression of spaces
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R9 Station – Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Building: R9 Station
Location: Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Completion: 2007
Architect: Roger Stirk Harbour + Partners
Structural Design: Structured Environment
Contractor(s): Far Eastern Construction Co. Ltd./Pan Asia Corporation/Iwata Chizaki Inc.
AE Interests: transport, underground, suspended roof
Virginia Beach Convention Center – Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Building: Virginia Beach Convention Center
Location: 1000 19th St, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Completion: 2007
Architect: Skidmore Owings and Merrill
Structural Design: Skidmore Owings and Merrill
Contractor: Turner Construction Company
AE Interests: daylighting, intuitive layout, sustainability, rainfall collection
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Manulife Financial Headquarters – Boston, Massachusetts

Building: Manulife Financial headquarters
Location: 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts
Completion: Completed
Architect: Skidmore Owings and Merrill
Structural Design: Skidmore Owings and Merrill
Contractor: Clark/Suffolk
AE Interests: daylighting, sustainability, building envelope, green roof
The Yas Hotel – Abu Dhabi, UAE

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Building: The Yas Hotel
Location: Yas Marina, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Completion: November 1, 2009
Architect: Asymptote Architecture
Local Architects: Dewan Architects & Engineers; Tilke & Partners W.L.L.
Structural Engineers: Dewan Architects & Engineers; ARUP
MEP Engineer: Red Engineering Middle East
Facade Consultants: Front Inc.; TAW & Partner
Lighting Consultants: LAPD Lighting Design; Bartenbach LichtLabor GmbH; Red Engineering Middle East; ARUP Lighting
AE Interests: Grid-Shell, curvilinear forms, pivoting glass panels, dramatic lighting effects
Updated by Miguel Yapur, June 2020
Hearst Tower – New York City, New York, U.S.
Building: Hearst Tower
Location: 300 West 57th Street, New York City, New York
Completed: 2006
Architect: Foster + Partners
Structural Engineer: WSP Cantor Seinuk
MEP Design: WSP Flack + Kurtz Inc.
Contractor: Turner Construction
Civil: Langan Engineering
Environmental: Langan Engineering
Geotechnical: Langan Engineering
Cost Analysis: AECOM
Interiors: Gensler
AE Interests: daylighting, light-sensored artificial lighting, reuse of collected rainfall, sustainability, diagrid structural system, LEED Platinum
Research Papers:
Stability of Diagrid Structures
An Overview of Structural & Aesthetic Developments in Tall Buildings Using Exterior Bracing & Diagrid Systems
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AIC Modern Wing – Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Building: The Art Institute of Chicago Modern Wing
Location: 111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois
Completed: 2009
Architect: Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Architect of Record: Interactive Design, Inc.
Structural Engineer: Arup (B.Lang)
Lighting Engineeer: Arup
Acoustical Engineer: Arup
MEP: Cosentini Associates
AE Interests: daylighting, structure, sustainability, curtain wall, louvers
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Federal Building – San Francisco, California, U.S.
Building: Federal Building
Location: 90 7th Street, San Francisco, California
Completed: 2007
Architect: Morphosis
Structural Engineer: Arup
MEP Engineer: Arup
Main Contractor: Hunt Construction Group, Inc
Facade: Permasteelisa Group
AE Interests: building envelope, structure, sustainability, perforated metal panels, louvers, natural ventillation.
Awards: 10 Year Award 2017 Award of Excellence, CTBUH
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