A long-range vision for Toronto’s waterfront Located minutes from downtown Toronto, the Port Lands is a stretch of former industrial waterfront that has been identified as a key area for urban regeneration. The Port Lands Planning Framework, established in 2017, sets out a vision for the area’s transformation into a place that will benefit all … Continued
Creating a neighborhood anchor Located on a triangular 2.5-acre site just beyond Civic Center, 1500 Mission Street is one half of a mixed-use development which also includes a municipal office building—49 South Van Ness—as well as the adaptive reuse of a former bottling factory. This 550-unit residential tower’s urban presence is informed by a design … Continued
Made for the city Located on a triangular 2.5-acre site just beyond Civic Center, 49 South Van Ness is one half of a mixed-use development that also includes a mixed-income residential tower—1550 Mission—as well as the adaptive reuse of a former bottling plant. The design process focused on meeting the needs of multiple users across … Continued
Expanding a community resource For decades, the Lower Eastside Girls Club (LESGC) has been dedicated to empowering young women to become the next generation of community leaders. The organization engages with thousands of young women and gender-expansive youth of color throughout New York City to shape a healthy and prosperous future through free, year-round mentorship … Continued
Located between the historic West Lake Old Town and the center of Qianjiang New Town, the Hangzhou Cultural Park signals a transition point from the city’s past to its future. The project is a convergence of a 20-hectare public park and an 80,000-square-meter cultural arts center that together capture the spirit of Hangzhou. The park’s … Continued
Civic presence at a human scale The new courthouse, located along the southern bank of the Tarpon River, establishes a civic presence that is at once grand and approachable. It rises in a symmetrical cubic form that evokes monumental classical architecture, and is fronted by a single-story shaded colonnade that creates a welcoming arrival experience. … Continued
A center for community life Since 1989, the American Buddhist Cultural Society (ABCS) Temple, a modest, single-story facility on San Francisco’s Van Ness Avenue, has been a center of spiritual education, cultural exchange, charity and community life. The new six-story temple will support ABCS’s programming, and accommodate its growing role as a focal point for … Continued
One bay, six communities The design framework establishes six unique waterfront communities that create a cohesive and integrated urban and ecological system. By preserving natural assets and habitats, enhancing existing villages, incubating new high-tech industries, and fostering dynamic mixed-use tourism clusters, each community contributes to achieving the goal of balanced environmental, social, and economic development. … Continued
Designed for versatility Located on a central green of the Loyola Marymount University campus, the Drollinger Family Stage is designed as a multipurpose venue that can be used for performances, events, and classes. With a minimal design and flexible curtain system, the stage can be easily adapted to any of the traditional theatrical configurations: in-the-round, … Continued
A tailored expansion With all sectors of the global economy leveraging new communication platforms, Loyola Marymount University’s Media Studies programs are flourishing. This building enables the school to meet growing demand, with a four-story facility equipped for the industry’s latest production modes. The School of Film and Television (SFTV) hosts stop-motion, film, and animation studios, … Continued