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Star of the North: Uncovering a New Architecture in Minnesota

Eric Baldwin — Thu, 05 May 2022 07:30:00 +0000

Architecture draws together influences in art, culture and daily life. When designing for local communities and sourcing regional materials, architects often take inspiration from vernacular traditions. Utilizing traditional materials and resources from the area where a building is located, they draw from local climates and a history of building and ideas. Building sites around the world are diverse locations shaped by new construction technologies, past techniques, and changing conditions of cultural life.

Waffles, Cones and Cups: The Architecture of Ice Cream

Eric Baldwin — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 00:30:00 +0000

Sherbet, gelato, mochi and more. The architecture of ice cream is as diverse as its structure and flavors, ranging from pop-ups and small stands to elaborate creameries. Whether designing for a larger franchise with set standards, or a bespoke mom and pop shop, architects and designers are reimagining the spatial experience of ice cream. In turn, they are catering to evolving tastes while embodying the identity of diverse brands.

Yingst Retreat / Salmela Architect

Diego Hernández — Sat, 15 Feb 2020 15:00:00 +0000

The retreat rests on a quiet 16 acre site amongst a tall, dense beech forest that descends to lakeshore. The orientation of the building magnifies this slope and places equal value on views to the trees and the water.

Zinc-Coated Buildings: 20 Recyclable and Durable Facades

Eduardo Souza — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 04:00:00 +0000

Zinc is a natural element extracted from ores. Its symbol, which appears in the dreaded Periodic Table, is Zn. Through a metallurgical process of burning its impurities (reducing zinc oxide and refining), it assumes a much more friendly appearance, and later becomes the sheets, coils, and rollers used in construction. The main characteristic of this material is its malleability, which allows it to be worked easily, allowing to cover complex forms in facades and roofs of buildings.

The 50 Most Inspiring Architecture Photographs of 2018

María Francisca González — Sun, 30 Dec 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Because, for all the inspirational works across the world, we would be lost without the photographers dedicated to sharing this inspiration with us. Here we present to you the 50 most influential architectural photographs of the year.

Corporate Campus Parking Facility / substance

Pilar Caballero — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 17:00:00 +0000

The 1,400-vehicle parking structure is sized and designed to meet the parking demand of the new office building, also designed by the architect. The structure is designed with a cast-in-place post- tensioned concrete frame and deck. The structure is built into the natural grade of the site to minimize the impact of the four level structure to not impede the view from central campus design, and provide accessible egress paths to grade from all levels.

House for Beth / Salmela Architect

Rayen Sagredo — Fri, 03 Aug 2018 15:00:00 +0000

There are three basic landscape settings in Door County, Wisconsin: the lake shore, the forest, and the farm field. Although the number of farmsteads have declined, many weathered pine-sided barns still exist. The ones left have a memorable quality to their stature. Our client Beth loves the open farm field landscape of the area. This project is in many ways her vision.

AIA Announces Winners of 2018 Small Project Awards

Ella Comberg — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 06:00:00 +0000

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has selected eleven recipients in its 2018 Small Projects Awards. Established fifteen years ago by AIA’s Small Project Practitioners, the program “recognizes small-project practitioners for the high quality of their work” and “aims at raising awareness about the value and design excellence that architects can bring to projects, no matter their size or scope.”

Eagle Ridge Student Housing / BVH Architecture

Rayen Sagredo — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 17:00:00 +0000

Chadron, Nebraska, is situated at the intersection of the rolling sandhills and the jagged Black Hills, home to Mount Rushmore. Located at this unique place is Chadron State College, a four-year public college, with a growing student population.

Woodland House / ALTUS Architecture + Design

Daniel Tapia — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 09:00:00 +0000

Sited on a wooded plateau overlooking a wetland and lake beyond, this new residence seeks to quietly integrate into the surroundings while capturing dramatic views and optimizing natural light. Organized as a single-level home, the "realms" of the program are defined by three wood clad wings that are connected by glass entry links. The placement of the wings of the house creates an arrival courtyard complemented by a free-standing "mystery object".

Snow Kreilich Architects Wins 2018 AIA Architecture Firm Award

Patrick Lynch — Thu, 07 Dec 2017 12:00:00 +0000

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has selected Minneapolis-based practice Snow Kreilich Architects as the winners of the 2018 AIA Architecture Firm Award. Working predominantly in the cold climate of the northern United States, the firm utilizes warm materials and light-filled interiors to create bold designs focused on transforming the human experience.

Hyytinen Cabin / Salmela Architect

Sabrina Leiva — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Hyytinen Cabin in Northern Minnesota replaces an old non-insulated structure. From the existing cabin to the new iteration the orientation was shifted from parallel to the lake to perpendicular. The longer plan facing south and looking toward the restored old cinder block sauna allows the east end to be fully glazed without visual obstruction. It provides a south facing deck and a welcoming entry under the cantilevered second floor.

Fast Horse / Salmela Architect

Valentina Villa — Fri, 13 Jan 2017 09:00:00 +0000

Fast Horse is an award-winning, fast-growing, brand agency in Minneapolis with a unique work environment. As explained in the business case, employees have no assigned desk. “Ponies”, as Fast Horse worker are know, are encouraged not to occupy the same seat two days in a row and are encouraged to extend their “work space” beyond the office to the coffee shop, bar, or home as they choose suitable environment for the work that they are trying to accomplish on that particular day.

Larson Bergquist / Salmela Architect

Cristobal Rojas — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 11:00:00 +0000

The retreat is sited near Taconite Harbor where the boreal forest meets the exposed bedrock of Lake Superior shoreline. The utmost character of the project reveals the predominance of place. There is a sense of old and new, an ageing beauty in the materials that reflect both permanence and impermanence. It is an encounter of something unexpected, of things that are in opposition.

Deployable Smocked Porch / Substance Architecture

Cristobal Rojas — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 17:00:00 +0000

This small, hand-made space was conceived as a Deployable Smocked Porch. Deployable because it is small enough to be moved once it is made; Smocked, due to the embroidery technique utilized to pleat and sew the layers of insect screening together; and a Porch, referring to the archetypal space that is created – both inside and outside. A simple wooden frame defines the small space and supports two porch swings.

AIA Announces Winners of the 2016 Small Project Awards

Patrick Lynch — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 14:00:00 +0000

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has selected seven recipients of the 2016 Small Project Awards. This is the 13th edition of the program, which was established to recognize firms for their excellence in small-project design. This year the winners have been placed into two categories: Category 1, which awards “a small project construction, object, work of environmental art or architectural design element up to $150,000 in construction cost,” and Category 2, given to “A small project construction, up to $1,500,000 in construction cost.”

CHS FIELD / Snow Kreilich Architects

Cristobal Rojas — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 09:00:00 +0000

CHS Field is conceived first as a park and a public space, and then as a sports venue. Working with the City of Saint Paul and the St. Paul Saints, an independent league franchise committed to providing a unique fan experience, the design team slipped a 7,000 seat ballpark into a remnant site between an interstate highway, an elevated bridge, a light rail operations facility and the historic Lowertown District on the edge of the City’s business district.

2016 Wood Design Award Winners Announced

Sabrina Santos — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 08:00:00 +0000

WoodWorks, an initiative of the Wood Products Council, has announced the winners of the 2016 Wood Design Awards. Honoring projects that “showcase the innovative use of wood as both a structural and finish material,” this year’s awards highlight the many uses and attributes of wood, “from structural performance and design versatility to sustainability and cost effectiveness.”