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Metropolis
Whether it's a rectilinear grid of acoustic ceiling tile or fashionably exposed joists and ductwork, to many architects the ceiling is often a strictly utilitarian affair. Still, there’s no reason why a concern with function should keep the "sixth surface" from being beautiful. Indeed, some architects and designers are now looking for ways to incorporate the ceiling into their overall designs while encouraging inhabitants to look up and find shape, movement, color, and texture.
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NPR
Sounds, particularly those made by other humans, rank as the No. 1 distraction in the workplace. According to workplace design expert Alan Hedge at Cornell, 74 percent of workers say they face "many" instances of disturbances and distractions from noise. "In general, if it's coming from another person, it's much more disturbing than when it's coming from a machine," he says, because, as social beings, humans are attuned to man-made sounds. The popularity of open offices has exacerbated the problem. The University of California's Center for the Built Environment has a study showing workers are happier when they are in enclosed offices and less likely to take sick days.
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Hotel News Now
Luxury is no longer all about expensive fabrics and elaborate trims and finishes. Today, it’s accomplished through thoughtful design details that contribute to the level of service provided at a luxury property. Designers with luxury hotel expertise gave Hotel News Now the rundown on what’s trending going into 2017, what’s not, and how luxury design has changed over the years.
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Fast Company
Proprietary projects are part and parcel to design work – but so is collaboration. For in-house designers, those two concepts aren't necessarily at odds. But for design studios that take on outside clients, it can be a trickier line to toe. Global design firm Frog set out to build an office that answered the question: How do you design for open collaboration as well as NDA-enforced privacy? To accomplish that, their office was designed to incorporate three different areas: public, semi-permeable, and completely lock-and-key private.
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Dexigner
With all the technological advances that make it easy for a global workforce to stay connected, there is still no seamless way to brainstorm across teams or offices. To solve this, Google commissioned aruliden to help design a fully integrated, hardware and software solution, a product that inspires creativity yet is adaptable to a variety of environments. Together with Google, aruliden unveiled Jamboard, an innovative creative collaboration whiteboard designed for today's dynamic workplace.
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The award-winning Acrovyn Wall Panel system provides designers the opportunity to reset their standards with extensive new design selections that install in half the time previously required. With new trim and edge options, panel depths and endless finishes, designers can create unique spaces that are protected and easily maintained.
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Healthcare Design
Chapels in healthcare settings have taken on new life in recent years, transforming into more than places of worship. Many of the spaces, outfitted with movable furniture and walls, are serving multifunctional purposes by hosting community events, weddings, and funerals. They’re also catering to diverse groups by emphasizing an interfaith approach. Here’s a look at three recent projects that reflect these broadening trends.
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IIDA
IIDA is now accepting submissions to the IIDA/Contract Magazine Booth Design Awards at NeoCon East 2016. This competition honors originality of design, visual impact, effective use of materials, and the outstanding use of space, color, texture, lighting, and graphics in booths at NeoCon East 2016. The competition is open to exhibitors at NeoCon East 2016, scheduled for Nov. 9-10, 2016, in Philadelphia. The deadline to enter is Friday, Nov. 4. Judging will take place Wednesday, Nov. 9. Enter now
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IIDA
IIDA is now accepting submissions to the 7th annual Global Excellence Awards. The design competition honors and celebrates outstanding originality and excellence in the creation of international Interior Design/Interior Architecture projects in 14 categories. Projects must be located outside of the United States, however, the design firm may be located anywhere (including the United States). A winners reception will be held at MAISON&OBJET Paris in January 2017. The deadline to enter is Friday, Nov. 18. Enter now
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles International Airport officials and their design partners have put the L.A. back into LAX with the unveiling Oct. 19 of the massive renovation of Terminal 6. To mimic a trip from downtown L.A. to the beach, the terminal’s design details shift from industrial grays to blue-sky brights. After passengers clear the T6 TSA airport security checkpoint, they’ll see concrete walls, a column covered in a mosaic of graffiti-painted tiles and industrial metal finishes. This DTLA has a Starbucks, a See’s Candies, and a newsstand branded under the banner of San Francisco-based Sunset magazine.
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New from Bradley, the inventor of all in one sink systems, comes Verge with WashBar technology providing a completely touchless handwashing experience in an attractive and intuitive space. The WashBar houses all-in-one technology - soap, water and dryer - in one sleek attractive unit. This is Performance by Design.
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Design: Retail
Although giving retail space a refresh is common practice among bricks-and-mortar shops, a few retailers are taking that concept to a whole new level by completely transforming their interior design on a regular basis (à la STORY in New York, whose retail space uses the constant reinvention of its interior to reflect trends, themes, and social issues). Whether seasonal or monthly, this consistent design overhaul is giving customers something to look forward to and retail a changing face.
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Observer
Since it opened in 1972, Le Mérdien Etoile has been considered the largest hotel in Paris and the crown jewel of the hotel group’s over 100 properties. Throughout the hotel one finds mid-century modern parallels to the heyday of Air France, including their contribution in creating the Concorde, reflected in the light fixture hanging above each bed. “We wanted the allusion to be there but yet still be subtle,” Frank said of her design process behind this single fixture depicting the silhouette of the aircraft which took several months to master.
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Experience POLARIS, ABET Laminati's state-of-the-art laminate surface that enhances contemporary design projects with style and performance. Available in richly elegant neutral colors, POLARIS delivers ultra matte finish that is velvety smooth to the touch while being highly resistant to fingerprints, scratches and heat. Learn more or request samples at 800.228.2238 or sales@abetlaminati.com
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The Huffington Post
The World Green Building Council’s latest report highlights the global momentum behind healthy and green office design and operation and showcases over 15 buildings from around the world that are leading the way. Simple steps like improving air quality, increasing natural light, and introducing greenery – which typically have environmental benefits such as using less energy – can also have a dramatic impact on the bottom line by improving employee productivity and reducing absenteeism, staff turnover, and medical costs.
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Business Insider
The discount grocery chain Aldi is taking aim at Whole Foods with a new store design. Aldi debuted the new design at a store in Richmond, Virginia, and it looks almost identical to Whole Foods' new cheaper chain of stores called 365 by Whole Foods. The Aldi store has softer lighting than its older stores, as well as a larger fresh produce section, wider aisles, and electronic displays on the walls.
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Fast Company
Before Evan Sharp cofounded Pinterest in 2010, he was an architecture student at Columbia University. So in 2014, when it came time to build a new headquarters for the growing company of about 400 employees, the choice of an architect had a special weight. Eschewing clichés like ping-pong tables, themed rooms, and slides, Sharp had something else in mind – a sophisticated, thoughtful rethinking of the typical tech office, informed by their shared background in architecture.
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Dexigner
We're going through the biggest change in human history since the birth of mass agriculture and it's causing huge changes in the design business just like every other. About a decade ago, Alexa, the CEO of a big-city firm with about 100 employees, designed a line of products so successful that the firm was featured on magazine covers. Those framed covers hang in the firm's lobby, but at this point, they're gathering at least figurative dust. "Our concern is keeping a steady flow of work in spite of the boom-and-bust cycle," Alexa said. Past successes can trap you. Clients and potential clients want to know what you can do for them now.
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Inc.
Leadership and management are two different animals. Management is about coping with complexity, managing people and tasks, whereas leadership is about coping with change and ensuring the team takes collective action towards achieving common goals. The most successful leaders adapt easily to changing environments and use the right approach for the right situation. Poor leaders do the opposite and fail to make appropriate adjustments in dynamic situations resulting in disarray and confusion.
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