When Washington State University (WSU) set out to build the new Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center on their campus in Pullman, they had a number of goals: bring the University’s diverse cultural organizations together under one roof, incorporate natural building materials native to the area into the structure, and build something unique yet iconic that would serve as a marquee building. …
The patients at Children’s National Health System’s main campus in Washington, D.C., needed fresh air. Going outside, however, is not always simple for hospitalized children, many of whom are not fully mobile or are connected to medical equipment. In addition, the hospital fronts a major urban avenue with little in the way of green space. …
The City of Vancouver, Washington, has a new development along the Columbia River with the Grant Street Pier as its centerpiece. The site, formerly home to a local paper mill, is now home to hotels, restaurants, and a boardwalk. As the focal point for this up-and-coming area known as “The Waterfront,” the pier has an iconic form that is sure to attract visitors. The pier’s triangular, post-tensioned concrete deck overhangs the water by 90 feet and provides an expansive view of the river. A cable system and 80-foot-tall mast support the deck. …
A primary feature of Destination CLT the Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, NC, the expansion of the airport’s Concourse A is now under construction. The overall goal of the Concourse A Explansion – Phase I (Phase I Expansion) is to enhance the arrival and departure experience of regional and connecting travelers while providing new gates to accommodate existing and future growth at CLT, ranked among the nation’s 10 busiest airports. …
Design challenges often present themselves where a readymade solution is not available, and a unique solution using standard products must be designed. Various manufacturers in the cold-formed steel industry have developed a wide range of products, including unique clips and curved members. …
More buildings of 200 meters (656 feet) in height or taller were completed in 2017 than in any other year, with a total of 144 completions, marking the fourth consecutive record-breaking year. This was an increase of 95 percent from 2013 when only 74 buildings of 200 meters or more were completed. The total number of 200-meter buildings in the world is 1,319, an increase of 12.3 percent from 2016 and a 402 percent increase from 2000 when only 263 existed. …
The tallest residential tower in the western hemisphere and the third tallest building in the United States is now located at 432 Park Avenue in Midtown, Manhattan. The super-slender structure has 86 residential floors comprising 104 condominium apartments, and stands at 1,396 feet high. The total construction cost was estimated at $1.25 billion. …
In 2014, Wrigley Field turned 100 years old. In 2016, the Chicago Cubs played their 100th year at the ballpark and won the World Series for the first time since 1908. The Ricketts family has been pursuing an extensive renovation of Wrigley Field, including the stadium and surrounding area, since purchasing the Chicago Cubs baseball team and Wrigley Field in 2009. …
Currently under construction, Fortis Property Group’s One Seaport residential tower will become one of downtown Manhattan’s first residential skyscrapers directly fronting the East River. The slender tower, designed by Hill West Architects, will stand 57 stories high to a height of 662 feet above grade. …
Founded in 1990, Church of the Resurrection is the largest United Methodist Church in the U.S. In 2012, HGA Architects and Engineers (HGA) joined Church of the Resurrection’s mission to create a permanent sanctuary at their 76 acre Leawood, Kansas, campus. Design for the new 140,000 square foot main sanctuary and support space began in November 2012 and spanned a two-year period until construction documents were issued in November of 2014. McCown Gordon Construction broke ground in March of 2015 and completed the construction over a period of two years, ending March of 2017. …