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Remaking History: American Bible Society
February 14th, 2017Insights
American Bible Society is nearly as old as America itself. Established in 1816, the organization has been working to make the Bible available to everyone, everywhere, no matter the language they speak. For 199 years, they based their work out of New York City, most recently near Columbus Circle, where what was once a neighborhood of low-rise buildings and autobody shops has given way to ultra-luxury condo high-rises.
read more >Pavarini McGovern: Celebrating 15 Years
February 9th, 2017Insights
Pavarini McGovern is most proud of our 85% repeat client rate. We completed multiple projects over the last 15 years for clients such as Axel Stawski, Vornado Realty Trust, SL Green, SJP Properties and many others. View more of our signature projects on page 15 of the current issue of STOBG Insights.
read more >A Culture Of Excellence, On-Field And Off
February 3rd, 2017Insights
Since 1848, the students at Sacred Heart Greenwich in Connecticut have committed themselves to a history of excellence, as students and community leaders. That commitment extends to athletics, too, where an age-appropriate approach to wellness and fitness carries on from kindergarten well into high school.
read more >Contemporary Spaces: Planning Makes Perfect
January 4th, 2017Insights
Three-and-a-half months. That's how quickly financial services firm Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. needed to fit out and move into its new office in an existing high-rise in Jersey City, New Jersey.
read more >The Need For Speed
December 16th, 2016Insights
In the fast-paced world of data, speed matters. Datacenter developers like CyrusOne are making speed-to-market a hallmark of their business, and efficient construction can make all the difference. Click to learn more.
read more >Small Spaces, Big Challenges
November 29th, 2016Insights
At Boston College, the Earth & Environmental Sciences Department wanted a new lab to house this kind of geochemistry work, including what’s called a “TIMS” instrument, or Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometry unit. In basic terms, this research studies the ages, rates and timescales of past Earth processes and helps trace how material moved within them.
read more >Trading Spaces: A New Look for a Houston Energy Giant
November 28th, 2016Insights
As one of the world’s largest independent energy trading companies, Vitol needed its Houston, Texas office to reflect that impressive reputation. With its one-of-a-kind artwork and design features, its new space delivers.
read more >Showroom Spaces
November 7th, 2016Insights
Flexibility. Technology. Distinction. All hallmarks of today’s retail showroom space or—as many industry professionals now call them—experience centers. “These spaces are all about the experience,” says Scott Davies, marketing strategy manager for appliance company Fisher & Paykel. “It provides a platform for our customers to interact with our appliances in a unique and memorable way through both physical and digital elements.”
read more >Keeping the University of Pennsylvania Cool
October 21st, 2016Insights
The University of Pennsylvania has grown in enrollment; it's expanded its West Philadelphia campus to more than 200 buildings over 300 acres. Click to read more about how LF Driscoll worked on this case.
read more >Building on BIM
October 6th, 2016Insights
BIM is a powerful process, through which companies from across the built environment sector can design better buildings more quickly and deliver structured data. Click the link to learn more about how the fit-out industry uses BIM today.
read more >Building a Better Team with BIM
August 30th, 2016Insights
Building Information Modeling (BIM) processes, in some form or another, have been around for nearly 20 years. However, in 2007 the UK government issued a country-wide mandate that set out four levels of BIM ranging from 0 to 3, stating that all centrally-funded government projects should achieve Level 2 by 2016. Structure Tone’s UK team embraced the change, making it a central focus area for the practice and its project partners.
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