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Adaptive Reuse

Detroit’s Michigan Central Station, centerpiece of innovation hub, opens

The recently opened Michigan Central Station in Detroit is the centerpiece of a 30-acre technology and cultural hub that will include development of urban transportation solutions. The six-year adaptive reuse project of the 640,000 sf historic station, created by the same architect as New York’s Grand Central Station, is the latest sign of a reinvigorating Detroit.


Education Facilities

Studio Gang designs agricultural education center for the New York City Housing Authority

Earlier this month, the City of New York broke ground on the new $18.2 million Marlboro Agricultural Education Center (MAEC) at the New York City Housing Authority’s Marlboro Houses in Brooklyn. In line with the mission of its nonprofit operator, The Campaign Against Hunger, MAEC aims to strengthen food autonomy and security in underserved neighborhoods. MAEC will provide Marlboro Houses with diverse, community-oriented programs.


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Sports and Recreational Facilities | Hanbury | Jan 25, 2018

Virginia Beach: A surf town with a wave problem no more

A world-class surf park will highlight Virginia Beach’s new live-work-play development.

Events Facilities | Jan 18, 2018

Gamers paradise: The rise of eSports arenas

More than 380 million fans take in professional video gaming events each year, but most do so without leaving home. Dedicated eSports arenas could change all that.

Ceilings | Jan 18, 2018

One transformable ceiling, three fan experiences

How Populous’ high-tech ceiling concept would increase the flexibility of any eSports arena.

Augmented Reality | Jan 18, 2018

With a new type of stadium comes a new type of premium seat

Populous is exploring biometric seating technology that utilizes a combination of displays and AR/VR technologies to place fans in the action.

Cultural Facilities | Nov 2, 2017

Perkins Eastman wins competition to redesign San Francisco’s Harvey Milk Plaza

The Friends of Harvey Milk Plaza unanimously selected the Perkins Eastman entry as the winner.

Events Facilities | Oct 23, 2017

The Indianapolis Zoo’s Bicentennial Pavilion and Promenade is modeled after a lush rainforest

The 40,000-sf space can support a wide variety of group activities.

Mixed-Use | Sep 18, 2017

Urban heartbeat: Entertainment districts are rejuvenating cities and spurring economic growth

Entertainment districts are being planned or are popping up all over the country.

AEC Tech | Aug 25, 2017

Software cornucopia: Jacksonville Jaguars’ new practice facility showcases the power of computational design

The project team employed Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper, Kangaroo, and a host of other software applications to design and build this uber-complex sports and entertainment facility. 

Wood | Jul 10, 2017

University of Idaho Arena plans to make timber a focal point

The project received a Wood Innovation Grant that will help spur construction of the Hastings + Chivetta-designed project.

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