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Speculative vs purpose-built labs: Pros and cons

BD+C

Kemper, AIA and R. David Cole, AIA share the unique advantages and challenges of both spec. Kemper, AIA and R. Equipment Zones: Speculative lab suites typically feature more generous, flexible equipment zones, allowing researchers to install their specialized instruments and machinery. and purpose-build labs.

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Heineken USA Headquarters redesign emphasizes employee interaction

BD+C

consolidates Heineken offices from two other locations into one, primary location. Spector Group, the primary interior architect for the redesign focused on two main improvements with the redesign: the expansion of the company’s bar and social zones and the enhancement and densification of the existing 60,000-sf bi-level space.

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Building healthcare in a coastal environment

Construction Specifier

Heuring, AIA, CCCA; Mitchell Elliott, AIA; Scott Horn, AIA; and Joshua Storm, PE. The new facility is six-stories with mixed occupancy use—a 3252 m 2 (35,000 sf) medical office building and a 14,864 m 2 (160,000 sf) skilled nursing facility (SNF)—and located within one mile of the Gulf of Mexico coastline. By David L.

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7 Kitchen Designs for Today's Lifestyles

Pro Builder

With that shift, our experiences during the pandemic have influenced several kitchen design concepts related to cleanliness and a renewed interest in outdoor kitchen and dining spaces, as well as large pantries for ample food storage and perhaps a nook or alcove for a small office space. F: The dining zone easily seats 8 to 10 people .

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Design Ideas for Flexible-Use Spaces 2.0

Pro Builder

Flex rooms were introduced several years ago to enable homeowners to remake the purpose of a given space to meet new lifestyle needs, such as a nursery into an art studio, home office, or guest room. Evans, AIA, The Evans Group , devans@theevansgroup.com , 407.650.8770. A Den/guest suite/home office. and back again.

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Design Ideas for Single-Family Built-to-Rent Homes

Pro Builder

C Entry foyer with adjacent office/study. D Family entry from garage with drop zone. Evans , AIA, The Evans Group , 407.650.8770. ARCHITECT: Todd Hallett , AIA, TK Design & Associates , 248.446.1960. A Front entry porch. B Attached full-sized, two-car garage. I Large primary bedroom. Charleston Park.

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Creative water management

Construction Specifier

A multi-story office building in the southeastern United States had experienced water leakage since soon after construction. Widespread failure of the IGUs was attributed to failed edge seals, a result of long-term exposure to water due to the lack of zone dams. Photos courtesy of WJE. She can be reached at dslaton@wje.com.