4 ways to transform old buildings into modern assets
As cities grow, their office inventories remain largely stagnant. Yet despite changes to the market—including the impact of hybrid work—opportunities still exist. Enter: “Midlife Metamorphosis.”
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As cities grow, their office inventories remain largely stagnant. Yet despite changes to the market—including the impact of hybrid work—opportunities still exist. Enter: “Midlife Metamorphosis.”
The three-tower 1,030,000-sf office and retail development designed by Graphite Design Group in collaboration with Compton Design Office for Vulcan Real Estate is attracting some of the world’s largest names in tech and hospitality.
As a part of the revitalization of a Seattle neighborhood, Graphite Design Group designed a sustainable mixed-use community that exemplifies resource conversation, transportation synergies, and long-term flexibility.
In Guangzhou, China, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) has designed the recently completed Star River Headquarters to minimize embodied carbon, reduce energy consumption, and create a healthy work environment. The 48-story tower is located in the business district on Guangzhou’s Pazhou Island.
The structure will be the tallest building in the Edgewater District
Plans originally called for a hotel, but the architect and developers adapted their design for commercial use.
Competitiveness and economic development are at stake for cities, says Transwestern.
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat selects winners in four regions.
Eight winners were named in five categories that recognized tall buildings, urban habitats, innovation, performance, and decade-long excellence.
A sloping plaza with trees, grass, and gardens connects the two downtown towers.
Made of glass, concrete, and steel, the 56-story tower has been dubbed the "Marilyn Monroe" because of its curving lines.
A new 2,000-foot tower has been proposed for a site that is currently a non-monument to an abandoned plan.
San Diego office tower is California’s first office building to receive LEED Dynamic plaque in recertification.
The Building Team designed the 800,000-sf tower to use 50% less energy than a comparable building. A 1,200-sf mockup allowed the team to test for efficiency, functionality, and potential impact on the building’s occupants.