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Here on the Leslie Saul & Associates blog, we've discussed the use of both light and color in architecture extensively. We recently came across this academic architecture project that was featured in Architectural Lighting, and just had to share it with our readers. Take a look at the Ryerson Image Center at Ryerson University in Toronto, which … [Read more...]
It's well known that more and more people are choosing to build or buy green homes, focusing on energy efficiency, sustainable materials, and the environmental impact of the home's design and construction. But according to recent reports, green building labels are also a huge success in the multi-family housing industry. In a recent post, Dan Probst of … [Read more...]
When is a building worth renovating and when should it be torn down? This is a question that many people ask when they look at outdated buildings that need a complete overhaul for functional, aesthetic and energy improvements. Universities that are more than 30 years old face these decisions frequently. At Leslie Saul & Associates, we specialize in … [Read more...]
We are sadly getting to the end of the summer, and now that the weather is getting cooler, we are moving our meals from the outdoor patios and screened-in porches to cozy indoor dining rooms and kitchens. A well-used dining room speaks of sharing; food, drink, friends and family. Indeed, it's often the most sociable space in your home. How do you … [Read more...]
At a time when resources for seniors are being whittled away and older members of society fear for what their later years will look like, two movements are helping to redefine the aging experience in positive ways- cohousing and senior villages. We recently stumbled upon this article on Shareable, and it's a great overview of both movements for anyone … [Read more...]
One of the most loathed school subjects, geometry, is often met with the familiar complaint "but I'll never use this!" However, that age-old protestation is not only incorrect, but even downright unfashionable. Houzz recently shared a great collection of geometry-inspired home design, featuring everything from furniture and art to light fixtures and … [Read more...]
Few architectural styles engender as much hatred as Brutalism. The style flourished mainly from the 1950's to the 1970's, and if you haven't noticed yet, it's everywhere from college campuses to parking garages to government buildings. Brutalist architecture does not sugarcoat the structure, instead allowing these often hulking, blocky, and yes, brutal … [Read more...]
The London 2012 Olympics will be winding down this weekend, but there's still plenty of action to enjoy from now until Sunday! In addition to the edge-of-our-seats excitement of the events themselves, we've thoroughly enjoyed exploring the architecture and design that the Games have spawned. Fortunately for us, (and our fellow design lovers) many of the … [Read more...]
In our recent post "Designing Places for People," we discussed the need for architecture to respond to the needs of the occupants, rather than just looking pretty. While visually stunning magazine spreads sure are nice, we believe that the way a space impacts the occupants- physically, socially, and emotionally- is of the utmost importance. Synthesizing … [Read more...]
The London Olympic Games are in full swing, and there has been much talk of the Olympic architecture, especially high-profile venues like the stadium, aquatic center, and velodrome. But the large, flashy Olympic buildings are only part of the architectural story of the London Olympics. The American Institute of Architects has a great article about the … [Read more...]
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