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Feeding the Future
December 30th, 2019Insights
Trinity College Dublin was founded in 1592—nearly 500 years ago. Needless to say, history is integral to the campus and its culture. At the same time, the college is one of Ireland’s most prestigious and progressive and has made it a point to integrate its historic campus within and among the dynamic Dublin cityscape.
read more >Renew & Refresh: Renovating in the Hospitality Sector
December 13th, 2019Insights
Hotels aren’t just a place to sleep. They reflect and contribute to the cultural fabric of their city—sometimes even help define it. But as increased competition, online reviews, and public expectations change, hotels must keep up.
read more >It’s All About the Fans: Reshaping Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center
December 13th, 2019Insights
In the world of sports, competition is everything. And not just for the players—sports arenas, too, must constantly up their game to remain in tune with spectator expectations and needs.
read more >The Retail Race
December 13th, 2019Insights
Designing and building large department stores presents a series of contrasts—they can be fairly straightforward in concept, yet ever-shifting as the project moves forward. Clearly segmented into departments, but under one comprehensive roof. In other words, these types of retail projects have their own unique quirks that require a certain level of experience and skill to manage together with the owner, the design team, and the various vendors who become part of the team as the store approaches opening day.
read more >Anchoring the Team: Bloomingdale’s at the SoNo Collection
December 9th, 2019Insights
Since its start in 1861, Bloomingdale’s has become a household name. Known for their luxury products and diverse selection of brands, it’s become popular both in name and style.
read more >INTRODUCING: BCCI
December 4th, 2019Insights
This past spring, BCCI Construction Company joined STO Building Group as our new West Coast partner, extending the family of companies' network of resources and service offerings. For over 30 years, BCCI has built award-winning projects and lasting relationships with progressive, industry-leading organizations. Known for its forward-thinking approach to projects and tailored building solutions, clients have come to rely on BCCI to help them realize their real estate goals.
read more >PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE: Brinker International’s Headquarters
November 18th, 2019Insights
After being planted along the LBJ Freeway for over 30 years, Brinker International, Inc., one of the world's leading casual dining companies, decided to consolidate their operations and create a new headquarters that would better reflect their business’s bright future.
read more >Space as a Service: VARISPACE Las Colinas
November 18th, 2019Insights
“Finding a better way” isn’t just the motto at VARIDESK—it’s the principle that launched the company. When one of the cofounders wasn’t happy with the complicated assembly of his sit/stand desk, he and his partner took on the challenge to “find a better way” by building their own desk. And so VARIDESK was born.
read more >THE NEW LAW FIRM Can Law Firms Think Outside The Box?
November 18th, 2019Insights
THE NEW LAW FIRM Can Law Firms Think Outside The Box? Law firms around the globe have slowly started incorporating flexibility into the work environment. But in an industry where confidentiality is king, creating a space that fosters transparency and collaboration, while allowing for privacy, is challenging to say the least.
read more >Work, Live, Play–AND STAY Pendry Manhattan West
November 18th, 2019Insights
Work, Live, Play–AND STAY Pendry Manhattan West The west side of Midtown Manhattan is having a moment. For decades, the acres around the rail yards were largely seen as undevelopable given the industrial use. But now, Hudson Yards has activated the entire area as a mix of residential, office and retail buildings that have truly become a destination.
read more >BETTING BIG: DraftKings’ New HQ
October 28th, 2019Insights
Sports betting is big business, and the creator of the leading fantasy sports and sports betting products is betting big on Boston. With its move to a new headquarters in Boston’s Back Bay, DraftKings signals its incredible growth and commitment to staying true to its Boston roots.
read more >GIVING BACK: Big Changes Start Small
October 21st, 2019Insights
GIVING BACK: Big Changes Start Small While there’s certainly been a lot of progress, when it comes to plastic reuse and recycling, the United States still has some work to do. According to the National Geographic Society, shoppers in the USA use almost one plastic bag per day, compared to Denmark, where, on average, residents use four plastic bags per year. In fact, the Environmental Protection Agency reports the USA only recycles 9% of its plastic, leaving plenty of room for improvement.
read more >Flexibility and Adaptability: What’s Next for Workplace Design
October 15th, 2019Insights
Collaboration. Connection. Choice. Those have been the operative words in office design over the last few years, particularly as the open-plan concept has taken hold. How are those ideas changing the workplace, and where are we headed next? We spoke with three workplace design experts to get their take on the workplace then, now and in the future.
read more >An Officer and an Employee: Law Enforcement Facilities as Workplaces
October 15th, 2019Insights
How do you create a comfortable, productive workplace that also functions as a highly secured public building? Two law enforcement departments in Florida have found a way to achieve both goals, blending modern function with form in their new facilities. With the help of Ajax, both Volusia County and the City of St.
read more >THE FLEX FACTOR Coworking and the Flexible Office Market
October 8th, 2019Insights
THE FLEX FACTOR Coworking and the Flexible Office Market The coworking/flexible office model has undoubtedly disrupted the traditional corporate real estate market. Since WeWork brought the concept to the big stage a few years ago, flexible office leasing has become a sizeable percentage of the office market—and it’s growing. In fact, JLL predicts that nearly 30% of US office space could be consumed flexibly by 2030.
read more >Space as a Service: VARISPACE Las Colinas
October 7th, 2019Insights
“Finding a better way” isn’t just the motto at VARIDESK—it’s the principle that launched the company. When one of the cofounders wasn’t happy with the complicated assembly of his sit/stand desk, he and his partner took on the challenge to “find a better way” by building their own desk. And so VARIDESK was born.
read more >Commercial Evolution: Reviving Grayson Heights
July 18th, 2019Insights
On any repositioning project, unforeseen challenges are par for the course. But when SA Quad Ventures and Stream Realty Partners decided to completely rebrand their nearly 80-year-old property on the outskirts of downtown San Antonio, Texas—a building with an already complicated construction history—adaptation was the name of the game.
read more >WATERFRONT REVIVAL: American Water HQ
July 9th, 2019Insights
For decades, the Delaware River waterfront in Camden, New Jersey was a hub of industrial activity. But as manufacturing declined across the US, Camden suffered. Many factories closed and, over time, the waterfront was largely abandoned.
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