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In our last post we explored the world of workforce housing, from Boston's early 20th century triple deckers to a brand new lodge in the shale fields of Texas. For another look at what's current in the world of workforce housing, check out this great project featured on Multi Housing News- a Tampa workforce housing facility that blends old and new for a … [Read more...]
We came across an interesting news item that got us thinking about workforce housing. The item discussed the recently opened Carrizo Springs Lodge in the Eagle Ford Shale formation of southeast Texas, created by Target Logistics (America's largest provider of turnkey workforce housing) to accommodate the growing need for oilfield workers in the area. The … [Read more...]
There's a new business model making waves in the architecture industry, according to Architectural Record. That new business designation is "B corp," or benefit corporation. This compromise between doing well financially and doing good in society appeals to many businesses, who are reorganizing as a result. B corps are like other for-profit ventures in … [Read more...]
“First-Ever Survey & Analysis of More than 1.2 Million Members Reveals Top-Rated Professionals and Current Design Trends from Across the Country” -Houzz We were so delighted to learn that several of our projects received an award for “Best Of Remodeling” from Houzz, the leading online platform for residential remodeling and design. With 1.2 … [Read more...]
At Leslie Saul & Associates we love a good architecture story, and it's always fun to learn about the more human aspects of the famous architects and designers whose names carry so much weight in the industry. So when we came across this fantastic post on the Architizer Blog, we had to share! According to the article, Frank Lloyd Wright actually … [Read more...]
Spring Its spring its spring Oh I just can’t wait To find fruits on the vases And flowers on my plate I want to hear the warm sun And feel the robin singing Watch the scent of the flowers And smell the butterflies flying Its spring its spring I’m so full of glee For the people will bloom And the flowers will be … [Read more...]
Contemporary architecture and interior design often seem to be a wash of white, gray, chrome, and glass. However, at Leslie Saul & Associates, we love to use bright colors in order to liven things up and contrast with other design elements. When we stumbled across this project on Houzz, we were instant fans. A hefty dose of both color and attitude at the … [Read more...]
World Architecture News recently announced the winners for their Residential and House of the Year WAN Awards for 2011, and there were some great projects. The winner for the Unbuilt category was particularly interesting. Aptly named the Beirut Observatory, this residential tower would be situated near Beirut's Ring Highway, overlooking the city center, … [Read more...]
Just in time for the beginning of Daylight Savings Time this past weekend, we thought we might showcase some striking time keepers. Did you remember to put your clocks forward on Saturday? Links to the clocks above ( from left to right, top to bottom) 1. "Icona Cucu" by Diamantini& Domeniconi 2. "Back Nature" by … [Read more...]
As mentioned in our last post, we were excited that the beautiful work of Chinese architect Wang Shu earned him the Pritzker Architecture Prize for 2012. But it begs the question: What about Lu Wenyu? Wang Shu and his wife, Lu Wenyu, founded their architecture firm in 1997 in Hangszhou. Through their joint venture, Amateur Architecture Studio, the couple … [Read more...]
Chinese architect Wang Shu has won the prestigious Pritzker Architecture Prize for 2012, according to Architectural Record. The Pritzker Prize was created to honor annually "a living architect whose built work demonstrates a combination of those qualities of talent, vision, and commitment, which has produced consistent and significant contributions to … [Read more...]
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