Commercial Architecture October 2016 - 5

EDITOR'S notebook Don't Miss "The Architects" I n the Jan/Feb issue this year we began working with the good people at the C.C. Sullivan Content Studio in Montclair, NJ, to develop a new department called "The Architects." The idea was to involve their stable of top-flight architect clients, on a revolving basis, to write a column for each issue about interesting work they're doing or trends they are experiencing. We also accompany each of the columns with a podcast designed to enhance the limited content we're able to provide in one magazine page. Whenever I've started a project such as this, as with most things, it can go one of two ways. This issue includes the eighth installment (p. 6) and I'm happy to report that this effort has gone in the positive of the two directions. The Sullivan people started with a significant advantage in that they support some very high-caliber clients. Whether you've been a regular reader of the department or this issue is the first time you've noticed the column, I trust you'll agree that they have consistently delivered compelling information that, at the least, gets your wheels turning. As for my part, it has been an absolute pleasure chatting with the authors as we record the podcasts. They've enlightened and educated me (not too tough to do) and put a lot of things in perspective as I travel around the country and observe commercial construction. As with all things, you can read past columns and listen to the podcasts at commercialarchitecturemagazine.com/architects. If this is the first time you've read about/noticed "The Architects" department, first, thanks for being among the ten people who actually read my ramblings. Second, here is a list of what has appeared in previous issues. All of these articles are available on our website, along with the podcasts: * Jan/Feb issue: "Help Hospitality Clients Deliver Healthy Spaces" by Joshua Zinder AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, and Marlyn Zucosky, IIDA, Assoc. AIA, Joshua Zinder Architecture + Design, Princeton, NJ * March: "Design for Authenticity," Gordon Carrier, Carrier Johnson + CULTURE, Top. Probably my favorite project so far in the series, this is a restaurant that Joshua Zinder and his team created out of an old filling station. Read about it in our September issue. San Diego * April: "Artwork Adds Architectural Personality," Christopher Bockstael, Svigals+Partners, New Haven, CT * May: "Design Offices for the New Workforce," Joshua Zinder AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, and Marlyn Zucosky, IIDA, Assoc. AIA, Joshua Zinder Architecture + Design Above. In the March issue, it was enlightening to hear how Gordon Carrier and company strive for authenticity when they design and site buildings in relation to their surroundings. * June: "Guidelines that Energize Mixed-Use Designs," Michael C. Johnson, AIA Carrier Johnson + CULTURE * July/Aug: "Informal Workplaces Make Play Productive," Christopher Bockstael, Svigals+Partners * September: "Adaptive Reuse Spurs Growth," Joshua Zinder AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, Joshua Zinder Architecture + Design In this month's article, Ray Varela, Design Principal, Carrier Johnson + CULTURE, San Diego, talks about the ongoing community-college expansion movement and how his firm is designing facilities that better serve a diverse and value-oriented generation of students. Don't miss it and my discussion with Ray at commercialarchitecturemagazine.com/architects. I'm excited about this series and hope that you find it valuable. Gary L. Parr Editorial Director commercialarchitecturemagazine.com OCTOBER 2016 COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE 5 http://www.cialarchitecturemagazine.com/architects http://www.commercialarchitecturemagazine.com/architects http://www.commercialarchitecturemagazine.com

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