Jul 22
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Kuwait Courts Complex*

TRADITION, JUSTICE, & CALLIGRAPHYAL-FARWANIYA & AL-JAHRA, KUWAIT // 1,360,000 SQ FTThe first and foremost importance in the expression of a Courthouse is its stability, permanence, fairness and stature within government.  With the increasing complexities of society, this is accomplished by communicating the open and transparent judicial process that takes place within the building.  A strong architectural statement for the courthouse is essential:  open and transparent yet secure; stable and permanent yet flexible for future needs; the issuance of justice one person at a time yet efficient and commanding respect; and finally integrated with the latest technology paired with a strong sense of history and purpose of dispensing justice to the people. The foundation of planning and designing the modern courthouse is a clear and efficient planning strategy that separates the three types of circulation systems required:  public, private or judicial and secure or prisoner.  This is accomplished in the design.  The public and private circulation systems occur horizontally, while the secure or prisoner circulation occurs vertically. The design creates an impressive central interior courtyard.  This public hall is both the symbolic and functional focus of the courthouse.  After traversing the majestic public steps in front of the public edifice and […]
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Jul 26
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DISCOVERY MUSEUM*

CONNECTION WITH HISTORY, CONNECTION WITH NATUREFORT COLLINS, COLORADO // 41,000 SFThe Fort Collins Museum and Discovery Science Center are both long-time icons of the northern Colorado cultural landscape. When the two institutions began exploring independent capital campaigns in 2004 they decided to create a new joint venture between the two.  Concept The new Discovery Museum blends into nature, holding a low profile, carved by the River’s Edge. At a point the building bursts from the ground as a beacon, connecting man and nature. Organization The Museum’s entry is highly visible to approaching visitors. This immediately orients the visitor and provides easy visual way finding. The plan for the Museum is very flexible and easy to understand. The entry lobby (Discovery Hall) organizes the building into two wings. To the left the spaces are for Education and Administration Offices. To the right the spaces are Exhibit Galleries and Collections. The Discovery Hall is the hub for all activities; ticketing, digital dome, food, gifts, outdoor access to the patio terrace and amphitheater, galleries, archives, and has been planned to accommodate large parties and fund raising events.  Discovery Hall The Discovery Hall is the Entrance Structure.  It has a full-height high-performance low-e curtain […]
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Jul 28
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Mission Bay HQ*

POLICE STATION & HEADQUARTERS, FIRE STATIONSAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA // 290,000 SFThe project is located on a City owned parcel in the Mission Bay Redevelopment Area and will house the police administrative headquarters, a relocated district police station, a new district fire station, and fleet vehicle parking.  In addition, the project includes the rehabilitation of an existing 1920’s masonry fire station for community uses.  The project anticipates a LEED® NC ‘Gold’ certification and with completion of construction targeted for early 2014. Civic Presence- A beautiful civic building that is both responsive yet distinct from the surrounding planned development. Building organization uses lower podium levels to house local services including the police and fire stations along with the most frequently visited portions of the police headquarters.  The upper levels contain office space for the police headquarters.  Planning requirements stipulated building height was not to exceed 90’.  Particular care was taken in developing the project massing to be respectful of the existing two-story structure.  By creating a central entry court that incorporates the existing building as the south face of the plaza the historic masonry structure is able to maintain its unique identity while playing an important role in the overall composition of […]
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Jul 29
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SAN JOAQUIN*

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDINGSTOCKTON, CALIFORNIA // 250,000 SFThe San Joaquin County Administration Building Consolidates administrative functions and establishes a strong civic identity for the county government.  The building shows promise in serving as a catalyst for revitalization in the downtown Stockton area with an urban design that increases pedestrian traffic.  The energy-efficient building has achieved LEED Gold certification. Image of Proposed Building as a Major, Symbolic Public Facility The image of the building is consistent with civic architecture, and provides a symbolic gesture of what a public facility should be.  The glass atrium at the building entry folds inward, drawing the visitor into the gracious lobby.  The lightness of the atrium also symbolizes open and transparent government, providing a welcoming approach to the visitor.  The monumentality of the atrium marks a sense of place and serves as a beacon of light, defining a destination.  Upon entering the building the visitor is greeted by a palate of materials that symbolize strength and permanence.  Light, cool colored granites reflect the Sierras and a rich and intricate pattern of multi-colored granites on the floor are characteristic of civic architecture.  The open plan of the lobby and the organization of departments accessible to the public […]
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Jul 30
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Blue Horizon*

LEGENDARY BLUE HORIZON HOTELPHILADELPHIA, PA // 94 ROOMSNavigating a challenging site occupied by a historic mansion and former boxing arena along Broad Street, the design for this 90-room hotel accentuates the contrast between historic and contemporary construction practices. As project architect and designer at ISA, Tyler preserved the existing building frontage as a new lobby, restaurant, and meeting rooms, with prefabricated, wood-frame hotel units inserted behind. A thin slice of new construction extends forward over the parking entrance, creating a moment where old and new coexist. *Project completed by Tyler at ISA  
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