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Pritzker Prize to Doshi, Designer for Humanity The 2018 Pritzker Prize, universally considered the highest honor for an architect, will be conferred this year on the 90-year- old Balkrishna Doshi, the first Indian so honored. The citation from the Pritzker jury recognizes his particular strengths by stating that he “has always created that is serious, never flashy or a follower of trends.” The never-flashy-or-trendy message is another indication from these arbiters of design that our infatuation with exotic three-dimensional configurations initiated by and – and emulated by numerous others – may have run its course.

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In Search of a Win-Win: The Value Engineering Process When most design professionals hear the term value engineering, a dreaded sinking feeling deep in the pit of their stomach ensues. Both the design firm and the contractor are at a disadvantage in preserving the look and design intent of the project, keeping construction costs to a minimum, and delivering the entire package on time. officeinsight contributorPeter Carey searches for solutions that make it all possible.

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Concurrents – Environmental Psychology: Swedish Death Cleaning First, Chunking Second Swedish death cleaning has replaced hygge as the hottest Scandinavian life management tool in the U.S. Margareta CITED: Magnussen’s system for de-cluttering, detailed in her book, The “OUR FATE ONLY SEEMS Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Make Your Loved HORRIBLE WHEN WE PLACE Ines’ Lives Easier and Your Own Life More Pleasant, is a little IT IN CONTRAST WITH more straightforward than Marie Kondo’s more sentimental tact, SOMETHING THAT WOULD SEEM PREFERABLE.” described in The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. Magnussen —ALBERT CAMUS, admonishes people to cut, cut, cut and winnow their stuff down THE MYTH OF SISYPHUS to essentials, and her method for de-cluttering seems like the best option for work areas.

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Pritzker Prize to Doshi, Designer for Humanity by John Morris Dixon

The 2018 Pritzker Prize, universally considered the high- practice and teaching. His three-year term as a Pritzker est honor for an architect, will be conferred this year on the juror, 2005-2007, was an earlier reflection of his worldwide 90-year-old Balkrishna Doshi, the first Indian so honored. respect. He has served on other international juries and The citation from the Pritzker jury recognizes “the outstand- been named an honorary fellow of both the American Insti- ing example he has set for professionals and students tute of Architects and its British counterpart. around the world,” then focuses on his particular strengths by stating that he “has always created architecture that is serious, never flashy or a follower of trends.” The never-flashy-or-trendy message is another indication from these arbiters of design that our infatuation with exotic three-dimensional configurations initiated by Frank Gehry and Zaha Hadid – and emulated by numerous others – may have run its course. They are saying that in this seemingly ever more chaotic world, we should be serving humanity with environments that acknowledge our need for order, stability and reassurance. Unlike some Pritzker laureates, such as last year’s Spanish partnership of Aranda, Pigem and Vilalta (whose work was also rather restrained and context-sensitive), the 90-year-old Doshi will not be suddenly rocketed out of obscurity by the prize. He has been earning well-deserved respect internationally for much of his 60-plus years of

Balkrishna Doshi, winner of the 2018 Pritzker Prize. Photo: courtesy of VSF and the Sangath Architect’s Studio: Site plan as miniature, by Doshi. Drawing: Pritzker Architecture Prize courtesy of VSF and the Pritzker Architecture Prize 03.19.18 GIVING VOICE TO THOSE WHO CREATE WORKPLACE DESIGN & FURNISHINGS PAGE 4 OF 32

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Sangath Architect’s Studio, 1980, Ahmedabad, India. “Sangath fuses images and associations of Indian lifestyles. Memories of places visited collide, evoking and connecting forgotten episodes. Sangath is an ongoing school where one learns, unlearns and relearns. It has become a sanc- tuary of culture, art and sustainability where research, institutional facilities and maximum sustainability are emphasized.” Photo: courtesy of VSF and the Pritzker Architecture Prize

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Sangath Architect’s Studio: Study model for vaults. Photo: courtesy of VSF and the Pritzker Architecture Prize

Through both the influences on his work and his influ- atively applied that knowledge to the specific situations he ence on others, Doshi illustrates the international scope of addressed in India, extending those achievements into a . As a young, aspiring architect he was vision of what architects worldwide could accomplish. privileged to work for four years, 1951-1954, in the Doshi’s output of over 100 buildings – all in India – covers studio of the revered Modernist pioneer , where a wide range, including educational and cultural institu- he contributed to the design of the key buildings in India’s tions, government-sponsored and cooperative housing new provincial capital at Chandigarh. He then returned to developments, and elegant private homes. All of his work his homeland to supervise construction of that architect’s demonstrates an acute awareness of its context, cultural, projects in Ahmedabad. economical and environmental. His own studio in Ahmed- In 1962 Doshi invited the American master Louis Kahn to abad, known as Sangath, illustrates this local response, design the new Indian Institute of Management in Ahmed- with its garden, amphitheater, and other communal spaces, abad. The two collaborated for over a decade on its exten- its vaulted roofs and sunken planted areas responding to sive and inventive campus, reconciling Kahn’s concepts of the area’s notorious heat. The campus he designed for the architectural form with established Indian building tech- institute of management in Bangalore reflects age-old In- niques. dian traditions with a maze-like organization of interlocking The influences of those close associations with his buildings, galleries and courtyards. His Amdavad Ni Gufa, “gurus,” Le Corbusier and Kahn, can be seen in the robust largely an underground gallery in Ahmedabad, suggests concrete construction Doshi often employs. But he didn’t even prehistoric precedents, with its tilting columns and simply absorb the profound lessons they offered. He cre- undulating vaults. 03.19.18 GIVING VOICE TO THOSE WHO CREATE WORKPLACE DESIGN & FURNISHINGS PAGE 6 OF 32

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CEPT buildings respond to the distinct needs of each discipline, and the evolving campus allows space for continued expansion. Crisscross Centre for Environmental Planning & Technology, 1966–2012 (Multiple movements of faculty and students maintain physical and environmen- Phases), Ahmedabad, India. Doshi blurs the definitions of interior and tal interconnectedness. Double height space for multifunctional activi- exterior, creating covered open spaces that seamlessly unite the two. ties overlooking the landscape and the studio spaces. Photo: courtesy Photo: courtesy of VSF and the Pritzker Architecture Prize of VSF and the Pritzker Architecture Prize

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Centre for Environmental Planning & Technology. A funnel shaped entrance is designed to direct the breeze through the building. Photo: courtesy of VSF and the Pritzker Architecture Prize The honoree has shared his cumula- We should wish Doshi many more environments and sharing his insights tive design wisdom with a career-long years of designing place-sensitive with the world. n commitment to education. He de- signed the Ahmedabad campus of the Center for Environmental Planning and Technology (now known as CEPT Uni- versity) and taught there for decades. And he has carried his design wisdom to other parts of the world, having taught architecture in the U.S. at MIT, the Universities of Pennsylvania and Illinois, and Rice University, in Canada at McGill in , and at the Uni- versity of Hong Kong. The prize will be awarded in a cer- emony commemorating the Pritzker’s 40th anniversary, taking place at the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto this Aranya Low Cost Housing. The community is composed of over 6,500 residences, amongst six May. sectors – each of which features a range of housing options, from modest one-room units to spacious houses, to accommodate a range of incomes. Photo: courtesy of VSA and the Pritzker Architecture Prize 03.19.18 GIVING VOICE TO THOSE WHO CREATE WORKPLACE DESIGN & FURNISHINGS PAGE 8 OF 32

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Aranya Low Cost Housing, 1989, Indore, India. Aranya Low Cost Housing accommo- dates over 80,000 individuals through a system of houses, courtyards and a labyrinth of internal pathways. “They are not houses but homes where a happy community lives. That is what finally matters.” Photo: courtesy of VSA and the Pritzker Architecture Prize

Aranya Low Cost Housing: Perspective of a street as a miniature, by Doshi. Drawing: courtesy of VSA and the Aranya Low Cost Housing: Façade studies for volumes and colors. Sketch: courtesy of Pritzker Architecture Prize VSA and the Pritzker Architecture Prize 03.19.18 GIVING VOICE TO THOSE WHO CREATE WORKPLACE DESIGN & FURNISHINGS PAGE 9 OF 32

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Inside the Gufa. “Amdavad Ni Gufa, designed as an art gallery, trans- Amdavad Ni Gufa Photo: courtesy of VSF and the Pritzker Architecture formed and became a living organism and sociocultural centre due to Prize its unusual combination of computer aided design, use of mobile ferro- cement forms and craftsmanship by local crafts people using waste products.” Photo: courtesy of VSA and the Pritzker Architecture Prize

Amdavad Ni Gufa, 1994, Ahmedabad, India. Amdavad Ni Gufa was designed to demonstrate the collaboration between an artist and architect. An underground gallery housing the works of artist Maqbool Fida Husain, Doshi’s design was inspired by a discussion between the two that occurred thirty years prior to the proj- ect. It was about a response to climate, and the benefits of interred spaces. In designing the landscape and entrance, the architect connects the building to the extended world. Photo: courtesy of VSF and the Pritzker Architecture Prize 03.19.18 GIVING VOICE TO THOSE WHO CREATE WORKPLACE DESIGN & FURNISHINGS PAGE 10 OF 32

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Premabhai Hall, 1976, Ahmedabad, India. View from Bhadra Square. “A good theatre...is the extension of the most active and creative part of a city. It is a place where all artists meet and recreate a new image of life.” Designed as a public theatre, Premabhai Hall, a largely concrete build- ing, houses an auditorium, vast interior corridors and public gathering spaces. Photo: courtesy of VSF and the Pritzker Architecture Prize

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Informed by both Western and Eastern designs, Kamala House was named after Doshi’s wife, and is the architect’s personal residence. Doshi relies on a sustainable and economical approach. Natural light is maximized and streams throughout, while cavity walls trap and minimize heat. Unlike traditional Indian homes at the time, the garden was placed in the rear of the house rather than in the front, to intentionally offer privacy. Photo: Courtesy of VSF and the Pritzker Architecture Prize

Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore: View towards the library from a semi-open corridor. “I wanted to develop a system by which the build- ings at IIM Bangalore disappear and spaces in between them dominate the experience of the place…I thought the most important things [were] the rasa, which is the subtle experience of the space that makes the space memorable. It extends the associations and enriches imagination.” Photo: courtesy of VSF and the Pritzker Architecture Prize 03.19.18 GIVING VOICE TO THOSE WHO CREATE WORKPLACE DESIGN & FURNISHINGS PAGE 12 OF 32

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Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, 1977–1992 (Multiple Kamala House, 1963, Ahmedabad, India. In addition to the four dis- Phases) Bangalore, India. Inspired by traditional maze-like Indian cities tinct rooms – drawing, dining, kitchen, bedroom – the one-and-a-half- and temples, IIM Bangalore is organized as interlocking buildings, story house includes an extension (1986), visible here in late evening courts and galleries. It also provides a variety of spaces protected from light. Photo: by A+U, courtesy of the Pritzker Architecture Prize the hot climate, and infuses greenery through semi-open corridors and gardens. Photo: courtesy of VSF and the Pritzker Architecture Prize

PRITZKER PRIZE WINNERS TO DATE 1979: , U.S. 1993: , Japan 2007: , U.K. 1980: Luis Barragan, Mexico 1994: , 2008: , France 1981: James Stirling, U.K. 1995: , Japan 2009: , Switzerland 1982: , U.S. 1996: , 2010:  + Ryue 1983: I.M. Pei, U.S. 1997: , Nishizawa, Japan 1984: , U.S. 1998: , 2011: , 1985: , Austria 1999: Norman Foster, U.K. Portugal 1986: Gottfried Bohm, 2000: , Netherlands 2012: , China 1987: Kenzo Tange, Japan 2001: Jacques Herzog + Pierre de 2013: , Japan 1988: , U.S. + Meuron, Switzerland 2014: , Japan , Brazil 2002: , Australia 2015: , Germany 1989: Frank Gehry, U.S. 2003: Jorn Utzon, 2016: , Chile 1990: , Italy 2004: Zaha Hadid, U.K. 2017: Rafael Aranda, Carmen Pigem 1991: , U.S. 2005: , U.S. + Ramon Vilalta, Spain 1992: Alvaro Siza, Portugal 2006: Paolo Mendes da Rocha, Brazil 2018: Balkrishna Doshi, India 03.19.18 GIVING VOICE TO THOSE WHO CREATE WORKPLACE DESIGN & FURNISHINGS PAGE 13 OF 32

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In Search of a Win-Win: The Value Engineering Process by Peter Carey

When most design professionals hear the term value en- would usually set off a cascading series of events requiring gineering, they tend to get a dreaded sinking feeling deep the entire project be re-evaluated for price. Many years in the pit of their stomach. To many of these people, this ago, I worked for Butler Rogers Baskett, a design firm that process, also referred to as VE, often comes in the form of specified interior glass wall partitions for many of their law re-selecting a material that was specified for a project that firm clients. This was a high priced component in every is most likely already under construction and has a hard job. We never asked manufacturers for their wall system delivery date to the client. price per linear foot, knowing full well that the site condi- No wonder that sinking feeling happens – both the design tions would dictate the price, and that the closer we got to firm and the contractor are not only behind one 8 ball, they a finished plan was the closer we got to a real price. In that are really behind three 8 balls: preserving the look and instance, the wall system budget was usually taken out of design intent of the project, keeping construction costs to a the FF&E budget for the project and treated differently so it minimum, and delivering the entire package on time. could be managed more efficiently. In this all-too-often situation, the odds of VE being a From the manufacturing perspective, it is interesting to win-win for all involved are next to none. When seen over note that certain segments, like the carpet industry, have all phases of a construction project, VE rarely, if ever, saves become vertically integrated over time in order to meet a project any money, which was the goal of introducing the client pricing requirements. For example, even though process in the first place. From the architect’s perspec- inflation has risen at a steady rate over the past few de- tive, VE has little to do with preserving the value of their cades, most of the carpet industry continues to offer 10- or design; it is mostly about cutting construction costs. From 15-dollar-a-yard tenant improvement carpet. Their manu- the contractor’s perspective, it is another change order – an facturing costs have risen just like everyone else’s, but increase of services to their contractually agreed fee with the construction of the carpet has been adjusted to fit the the client. pricing demands. How did we get here? What are the factors involved? Is Just as contractors make money from change orders, there any way to avoid this situation? As it stands today, architects are entitled to charge additional fees for services the value engineering process is not written into a standard like value engineering. Many owners do not realize the high contract between an architect and an owner. At the onset price they pay to save money on construction costs. We of each project, architects contractually agree to design to must, however, predict pricing for a project at some point, certain cost parameters, but most of the time those num- and pricing is handled differently for construction projects bers are not clearly defined. across the world. In Asia, for example, many local design In the last few years, the drive to obtain material and firms compete for projects by presenting the owner with a labor pricing for each project is happening earlier and finished set of plans. That’s right – they design the project earlier, with all players involved striving to get an accurate before they even have the job. There, the client chooses the number as soon as possible, even if the project is two or project they want from the designs, not from the designers. three years away from completed construction. This is Hong Kong-based international design firmM Moser almost like getting pricing for a car three years before it is Associates is known for leveraging their affordable Asian built; a lot can happen in that time, from changes in tech- workforce to compete on fully-designed speculative design nology to cultural shifts, material costs and even interna- projects across the U.S. and Europe. Here in America, tional trade negotiations. most design firms sell their design talent and past experi- However, constructing a building or interiors project is not ences to potential clients, offering a tailor-made solution mass production like making a car. Designing each build- for each project – a far different value proposition. For ing, or even each floor within a building, can almost be seen larger construction projects, an owner representative may as designing a unique one-off prototype. There may be simi- be involved to oversee the process and attempt to control larities between some of them, but each one has its own set costs or implement value engineering, but they do not work of design challenges and opportunities, and customization for free, and their value is seen differently from all project along the way is mandatory. stakeholders. Assigning a fixed cost to virtually any aspect of a con- When American architects work abroad, they typically struction project defines it in such a way that to undo it deliver a set of documents that illustrates their design intent 03.19.18 GIVING VOICE TO THOSE WHO CREATE WORKPLACE DESIGN & FURNISHINGS PAGE 15 OF 32

a&d for the project, leaving it to the local tion process, with mixed success. design firms approach the process is architect, wherever they may be, to Computer drafting programs like to anticipate the client’s reaction by match the finishes locally and perform Revit have the possibility of writing offering three different tiers of material construction administration. In Asia product specifications as the design- pricing and/or quality to each project and elsewhere, design firms many ers draw the project, which not only palette. In the long run, that ends up times have the dual role of being the provides an accurate picture of how being three times the work for the de- designer and the builder, and have much material is needed, each finish signer, but by front loading the design the ability to hone and recycle their material, like flooring or wall cladding, process, it still makes the inevitable construction process and designs from can be easily swapped out for price value engineering process easier job to job, inherently cutting costs. comparison if needed. To me, Revit’s because they have more affordable Centuries ago, the term Master most powerful tool is their energy- materials in their back pocket. Builder was given to a person or group modeling feature for an entire building It’s no surprise that everyone is who had the ability to expertly compre- or just for one floor of a building, which averse to risk when large sums of hend an architect’s plans and skillfully can accurately predict correct HVAC money are on the line, but balancing weave together the many materials system requirements. HVAC is often good design with anticipating real-time which make up a building or interior. is a prime target for value engineering pricing and availability, along with an These builders, after years of on the in many construction projects, as it is intelligent, thoughtful response, is job experience, eventually graduated not a visual component to the project. part and parcel of being a successful to become architects. It is, however, essential for occupant architect or interior designer today. The reality of the bottom line will comfort and much more expensive to Engineering in the value, that is, find- never change, but how we get there change after the client moves in to the ing an equivalent material solution has the possibility to change quite a space. with a similar performance, needs to bit. Processes like Integrated Project These days, avoiding value engi- be factored in the VE process more Delivery (IPD) or Design–build seek neering is like avoiding the flu; one than just finding a cheaper alternative to integrate the master builder ethos way or another, you are going to come that somewhat resembles the original back into the contemporary construc- into contact with it. One popular way design intent. n 03.19.18 GIVING VOICE TO THOSE WHO CREATE WORKPLACE DESIGN & FURNISHINGS PAGE 16 OF 32

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ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY Swedish Death Cleaning First, Chunking Second by Sally Augustin, Ph.D.

Swedish death cleaning has replaced hygge as the hottest Since de-cluttering is top-of-mind, it seems like a good Scandinavian life management tool in the U.S. It seems that time to take steps to manage the clutter both at our own Margareta Magnussen’s system for de-cluttering (detailed in workspaces and at those of our clients. her book, The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Magnussen’s approach to eliminating possessions is pret- Make Your Loved Ines’ Lives Easier and Your Own Life More ty direct and seems like tough love compared to Kondo’s. Pleasant) is a little more straightforward than Marie Kondo’s Magnussen admonishes people to cut, cut, cut and winnow (described in The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up). their stuff down to essentials; Kondo takes a more senti- The current popularity of Magnussen’s book and the con- mental tact. Magnussen’s method for de-cluttering seems tinuing attention to Kondo’s indicate that in America, and like the best option for work areas. probably elsewhere, many of us have finally reached the Before the de-cluttering process begins, anywhere, it’s point where we really have too much stuff around. important to remember that an environment that’s too When a space we’re in is cluttered, visually and other- stark, without anything in it that reminds us who we are and wise, we get stressed. Then our professional performance what’s important to us, is just as unpleasant as one that’s degrades along with our mood, and we start to do undesir- overstuffed. In a workplace, seeing just a couple of person- able things such as eat food that isn’t good for us. alizing items (for example, photos) in any gaze through a space seems about right. Science tells us that what we should be working toward in our workplaces is an environment that has the visual complexity of an interior designed by . At this level of complexity, both our moods and our work performance are good. But, realistically, most of us, and our clients, have more clutter-inducing items than are good for us. We retain print- outs of reports that we’ve marked up with highlighters and pens, because the world is not as paperless as advertised, or any number of other similar items, all of which fill our worlds with untidiness. If we’re actually honest with ourselves, we need to ac- knowledge that much of the stuff that still surrounds people at work, after decades of the war on paper and other mate- rial objects, is here to stay. Maybe a single printed report will find its way to a shredder, but when it does another will take its place. Our behaviors and our reactions to clutter mean that stor- age is required in workplaces and that storage containers must hide their contents from view. Cabinets with transpar- ent sheets of glass in their doors – or anything else that allows a peak inside – are definitely not useful. They gather our possessions together but don’t help with the de-clutter- ing because we can still see their contents. Realistic de-cluttering requires chunking papers/books/ tools/pens/etc. into solid blocks of stuff, instead of vis- ible piles or free-floating ephemera. Visually impermeable blocks that hold papers, tools, etc., can dramatically reduce clutter and visual complexity. These blocks can be hard 03.19.18 GIVING VOICE TO THOSE WHO CREATE WORKPLACE DESIGN & FURNISHINGS PAGE 18 OF 32

concurrents sided cubes or something else, their most important feature is a view blocking, unpatterned surface. Some people may legitimately require more than one of these blocks. It’d also be great to provide workers with some way to keep all the papers, etc., that they’re not working with right now out of view. That annotated report, which won’t be IVY relevant for a few days, can find it’s way into a storage block but the printout that’ll be needed in a few hours should, ideally, also be out of view until it’s required. When an item isn’t needed at the moment, being able to slip it into a clut- ter busting pocket/organizer/cubby/etc., for example, keeps Classic since 1990 visual complexity in check. A closed door/cover on the front of that pocket/organizer/cubby/etc. can remind viewers that there’s something inside it. Getting rid of extra in-workplace stuff, using techniques discussed by Magnussen and Kondo, starts the de-clutter- ing process. Chunking what remains into visibly imperme- able containers helps us pull visual complexity to manage- able levels – and that boosts mood and performance and improves behavior. n Sally Augustin, PhD, a cognitive scientist, is the editor of Research Design Connections (www.researchdesigncon- nections.com), a monthly subscription newsletter and free daily blog, where recent and classic research in the social, design, and physical sciences that can inform designers’ work are presented in straightforward language. Readers learn about the latest research findings immediately, before they’re available elsewhere. Sally, who is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, is also the author of Place Advantage: Applied Psychology for Interior Architec- ture (Wiley, 2009) and, with Cindy Coleman, The Designer’s Guide to Doing Research: Applying Knowledge to Inform Design (Wiley, 2012). She is a principal at Design With Sci- ence (www.designwithscience.com) and can be reached at [email protected].

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RESEARCH-DESIGN CONNECTION Thermal Pleasure by Sally Augustin, Ph.D.

Parkinson and de Dear studied links solution to the…individual differences Sally Augustin, PhD, a cognitive sci- between temperature and positive en- inherent in…thermal preferences is to entist, is the editor of Research Design vironmental experiences. They report provide PEC [personal environmental Connections (www.researchdesigncon- that “the experiments presented in this control] options to occupants…vari- nections.com), a monthly subscription paper and the prequels in this series ables such as the target area, rate of newsletter and free daily blog, where point to the importance of context, in cooling and temporal profile of periph- recent and classic research in the the indoor setting and also the bodily eral heat should be controllable by the social, design, and physical sciences state of the occupant, in determining individual. By embedding PEC systems that can inform designers’ work are whether a given thermal environmental in workstations, occupants can create presented in straightforward language. variation will be” felt to be pleasur- bespoke micro-environments that are Readers learn about the latest re- able or unpleasant. Parkinson and de capable of eliciting positive hedonic search findings immediately, before Dear share that “A pragmatic design [pleasurable] tones…PEC permits this they’re available elsewhere. Sally, who without the individual’s thermal prefer- is a Fellow of the American Psycho- ences impinging upon the environ- logical Association, is also the author ment of others…not everyone experi- of Place Advantage: Applied Psychol- ences the same quality or intensity ogy for Interior Architecture (Wiley, of thermal pleasure from the same 2009) and, with Cindy Coleman, The thermal stimuli.” n Designer’s Guide to Doing Research: Thomas Parkinson and Richard de Applying Knowledge to Inform Design Dear. 2017. “Thermal Pleasure in Built (Wiley, 2012). She is a principal at Environments: Spatial Alliesthesia from Design With Science (www.designwith- Air Movement.” Building Research science.com) and can be reached at and Information, vol. 45, no. 3, pp. [email protected]. 320-335.

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the finishes that define these benches are all part of the fiXt spaces,” said Ms. Pei. “The collection and are available in design fuses woven-inspired a range of sizes and heights. art and deep colorings Pieces can stand alone to together through multiple lay- make a statement in a space ers of etchings and metallic or be combined to define spe- touches, modernizing any cialty meeting and work areas look and complementing our within a workplace environ- modular carpet offerings.” ment. Mobility options make Read More reconfigurability of any space effortless to support flexible >Kimball’s newest col- landscapes. Read More lection, fiXt, encourages : Risom Outdoor Collection creativity and meeting places >Kimball newest seating and can be used in formal or UV-stabilized pigments before where designers and clients line, Pep, adds a dash of causal meeting areas, cafes they are spun into yarn. The can roll up their sleeves energy and interest to any and lounges, or any type of result is a fabric that does not and collaborate. Featuring space. Pep includes a poly gathering space. Pep comes fade over time from exces- an industrial edge with a shell seat with design ele- in standard four legs, a sled sive exposure to sunlight. polished urban aesthetic, the ments that are integral to its or swivel base and is available Furthermore, because of the fiXt product offering spans character – modern and up- in stool height. Read More fabric’s non-traditional dying modern design with sturdy beat – to make an eye-catch- methods, Sunbrella can be metal trusses that support a ing focal point. A side seating >Knoll introduced the Risom cleaned with almost any multitude of tabletop materi- solution for today’s flexible Outdoor Collection. Designed household product without als. Occasional tables, work- workplace environment, Pep by Jens Risom in 1943, his damaging the material. Read tables, bookcases, stools and is both lightweight and sturdy first collection of chairs and More tables, characterized by the use of cost-effective wartime >Lutz Furniture will un- materials, has since been veil its debut collection used for every application of hardwood furniture and imaginable, from the home to objects at the Architectural the workplace to the hospital- Digest Design Show this ity environment. Honoring week. The studio, founded by the collection’s enduring designer/maker Peter Lutz, design, selected classics from is positioning itself to be an Risom’s original collection innovator in the field of fine have been re-engineered furniture through a sculp- for outdoor use. The Risom tural approach to design and Outdoor Collection includes materials. Initial introductions a lounge chair without arms, include the Stem Lounge a side chair, a completely (pictured), which features Kimball: fiXt new ottoman, and a square steam-bent hardwood in ap- and round side table. These pealing organic curves and longstanding icons are now offered in teak wood, de- signed to resist the elements. The Risom Side Chair and the Lounge Chair are constructed with Sunbrella® fabric web- bing. Sunbrella fabrics are made with chemical-resistant fibers that are saturated with LutzFurniture: Stem Lounge Kimball: Pep 03.19.18 GIVING VOICE TO THOSE WHO CREATE WORKPLACE DESIGN & FURNISHINGS PAGE 22 OF 32

officenewswire classic woven fabrics; and the University of Pennsylvania ect Architect. Her experience J+J in 1991 as a Marketing Signature Chair, poised and Medical Center, Cleveland includes a variety project Services Coordinator. He later light, featuring a suspended Clinic Abu Dhabi, and cur- types including office, indus- served as Director of Marketing backrest that can be config- rently The Ohio State Univer- trial, manufacturing, renova- for Invision Carpet Systems in ured with laminated wood or sity’s Wexner Medical Center. tion, retail and public. In the 1995, then as Vice President, leather and is attached with He also was the co-design fall of 2016, Huffman was Marketing & Contract Services. brass hardware. Read More lead for New Parkland Hospi- tapped to be Regional Opera- Following roles as Vice Presi- tal, the largest county hospital tions Manager, and has since dent, Marketing & Products, in the U.S.; design director led the region and focused on and Senior Vice President, for Lackland Ambulatory Care creating operational efficien- Sales & Marketing, he was NOTEWORTHY Center, the largest of its kind cies through her dedicated named President and COO in >Nathan Dean was promoted in the Department of Defense; oversight. In her new role, 2006. In 2010 he became to Director, Regional Opera- worked with Kaiser Perma- she oversees the operations President and CEO. Under his tions in Ware Malcomb’s San nente on the Reimagining function for Ware Malcomb’s leadership, the company expe- Diego office. Mr. Dean joined Ambulatory Design project; Irvine, Inland Empire, and Los rienced sustained growth and Ware Malcomb in 2004 as and many other healthcare, Angeles offices.Read More achieved several industry-first a Project Manager, leading education, science, technolo- accomplishments. In 2005, a number of key corporate gy, and civic projects, includ- he worked to get the company accounts. During his time ing Galveston Fire Station #4, back into the modular carpet at Ware Malcomb, he has a winner of several respected business, successfully growing earned his Master’s degree, architecture awards. In 2015, alongside the demand for soft obtained his architectural Mr. Henry received a Young surface tile products. He also license, and become one Architect Award from the AIA. paved the way for the introduc- of the region’s lead Project He’s also been named a “40 tion of Kinetex, an advanced Architects. In his new role, he Under 40” professional by textile composite flooring. oversees the operations func- Building Design & Construc- In 2014, J+J was indepen- tion for Ware Malcomb’s San tion Magazine and one of “20 dently certified as the first floor Diego, Downtown San Diego, Under 40” leaders in Texas Kimberly Huffman covering manufacturer in the and Louisiana by Engineering U.S. to achieve Zero Waste to Phoenix, Mexico City and >David Jolly, President of J+J News-Record. Read More Landfill status. In 2016, Mr. Panama offices.Read More Flooring, plans to retire from Jolly helped successfully lead the company effective Mar. the merger with Engineered 31. James Lesslie, current Floors. Read More Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Engi- neered Floors, was appointed President of Engineered Floors’ Commercial Division which includes J+J Flooring, EF Contract, and EF Hospital- ity. Mr. Jolly’s 27-year tenure with the company and his Jim Henry Nathan Dean retirement mark the end of an >Jim Henry was named >Kimberly Huffman was era spanning three genera- promoted to Director, Re- tions. His grandfather, Rollins Health Director for HDR’s David Jolly U.S. West Region. Mr. Henry gional Operations in Ware Jolly, along with Tom Jones, has most recently been serv- Malcomb’s Irvine, CA office. founded the company in 1957. >Ismael Leyva, President ing as Design Director for the Ms. Huffman joined Ware His father, Jim Jolly, served 40 of Ismael Leyva Architects, firm’s Health sector, where he Malcomb’s commercial team years with the company before was elevated to AIA’s College worked on notable projects in 2013 as a Job Captain, and retiring in 2006 as Chairman of Fellows. This is a select such as The Pavilion for the was quickly promoted to Proj- and CEO. David Jolly joined honor awarded to members 03.19.18 GIVING VOICE TO THOSE WHO CREATE WORKPLACE DESIGN & FURNISHINGS PAGE 23 OF 32

officenewswire who have made significant construction and coordination town neighborhoods, and the innovative materials and sus- contributions to society and processes. With more than 30 adaptive reuse of 540 Broad tainable approaches in order the profession of architec- years of experience working Street in Newark, NJ. to strengthen design integrity. ture. Based in at varying scales of complex- Erica LiBritz, who joined Patricia Duval is a gifted City, Ismael Leyva Architects ity and size, he distinguishes CetraRuddy in 2013, is an interior designer with 15 has become an internation- himself as an expert technical accomplished project man- years of experience, includ- ally recognized architectural, director, helping to develop ager with more than 10 years ing an extensive portfolio urban planning, and interior and translate innovative of experience focusing on of corporate interior design design firm that is renowned designs into reality. In his new complex multifamily residen- work. At CetraRuddy, she has by the development and role as Associate Principal, he tial developments. Her added served as the senior interior construction industry for its joins CetraRuddy’s 12-mem- expertise in zoning analysis designer for a number of creative, iconic, and practi- ber Executive Committee, has been vital in winning significant projects, including cal design. Some of firm’s which provides leadership project approvals through the a new 15,000sf workplace for prominent designs include and strategic direction for the ULURP process, Community brokerage firm The Corcoran The Greenpoint, The Charles, 100-plus-person firm. Boards and the City Planning Group and a 118,000sf luxury Icon, Place 57, 152 East 87th Commission. She is currently apartment building in the Street, 196 Orchard, and 515 managing 45 Broad Street, an Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood. West 39th Street in New York, 1,100-foot-high tower under She also oversaw the design as well as Torre Las Americas construction in Manhattan’s and completion of Cetra- and Torres Paseo Colon in Financial District. Ruddy’s new office space Latin America. The 2018 AIA in Manhattan, following the Fellows will be honored at a firm’s relocation from SoHo to ceremony on Jun. 22 at the Thomas Graul the Financial District. AIA Conference on Architec- Adam Kehr has become a ture 2018 in NYC. Read More core member of the Cetra- Ruddy design and manage- ment teams since joining the firm in 2012. He has played Erica LiBritz key roles in major projects Sodam Ha has emerged including the Galleria Hotel as one of the firm’s leading in , and Patricia Duval interior designers since join- the recently completed and ing CetraRuddy in 2007. She Chika Yamada is an accom- award-winning Saltmeadow works closely with interior de- plished project manager with residential development in sign and architectural teams more than 15 years in the Far Rockaway, NY. Currently, to visualize and enhance con- field and a reputation for suc- he is overseeing the design of nections between the exterior cessfully leading highly com- Ismael Leyva new restaurants in Manhat- and interior features of a proj- plex, large-scale projects. Her tan’s Hudson Yards and Mid- ect, essential to CetraRuddy’s experience taking a project >CetraRuddy promoted six integrated approach. With a through all phases — from key architects and designers. specialization in residential zoning to planning and con- Thomas Graul was named and hospitality projects, she struction detailing — affords an Associate Principal; Adam develops solutions that utilize her the ability to integrate Kehr, Erica LiBritz, and So- dam Ha were named Senior Associates; and Patricia Duval and Chika Yamada, were named Associates of the firm.

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officenewswire complicated design elements been awarded some of the into coherent and rational most prestigious architecture solutions. She is currently awards granted in the profes- managing a highly complex sion, including the Aga Khan lifestyle multifamily residential award in 2010 for the Ipekyol project on Manhattan’s west Textile Factory, and the Mies side. Read More van der Rohe Selected Work award for the Minicity Theme >ESD (Environmental Sys- Park. The firm was also highly tems Design, Inc.) promoted commended with the Mies Keith Seier to Chief Operat- van der Rohe Award for its ing Officer and Chris Wilson groundbreaking Sancaklar to Vice President, Opera- Mosque. Other important tions Director. Mr. Seier, who international awards have joined ESD in 2006, will be included World Architecture, responsible for providing the Architectural Review, World leadership, management and Architecture Community, vision to ensure ESD has the Cityscape Dubai, and the proper operational controls to ArchDaily Building of the Year grow the organization through Award. Read More its financial and information technology systems. He was Be Original Americas Student Design Fellowship >Formica Corp. announced also named an executive vice >Be Original Americas >EAA-Emre Arolat Architec- the top three winners of its president by the firm. Mr. Wil- extended the applica- ture, known for producing FORM Student Innovation son, who joined ESD in 2011, tion deadline for its 2018 relevant and contempo- Competition. This competi- is dedicated to providing Student Design Fellowship rary architecture around tion provided students the sustainable design solutions through this Friday, Mar. 23. the world, opened a New opportunity to take on the that improve how buildings This seven-week immersive York City office. Located in original 2008 FORM chal- impact our society. In 2016, internship (Jun. 11-Jul. 31) Manhattan’s creative SoHo lenge, where world-renowned he became studio leader of introduces two undergraduate hub at 199 Lafayette Street, designers and architects the Energy+Eco team, where students to the ins and outs EAA Studio New York marks constructed works of art from he helped expand service of creating authentic design the third office for the firm, Formica® Brand products, offerings such as monitoring- through hands-on, in-the-field which has highly successful creating something to “sit based commissioning, build- learning. Read More offices in both and upon, lay upon, lean upon ing envelope commissioning London. Emre Arolat has or play upon.” Rachel Marie and energy analytics. Read More

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Thompson is the grand-prize >Gaggenau, German manu- iterations since their initial >Kartell strengthened its winner of the competition facturer of luxury profession- launches. “It is with our admi- retail expansion strategy and with her “Deflextion” design, al-grade kitchen appliances, ration and deep appreciation distribution network in China which is a unique chair meant received a Gold 2018 iF that we wish Alexa the great- with the opening of a new to give the illusion of move- product design award for its est success in the future with flagship store in Beijing.It is ment as it is observed from newly launched Vario cool- her iconic brands,” stated located in the Blue Morning every angle and uses three ing 400 series. The iF jury Parker Goss, Vice President of Easyhome North department different Formica® Laminate commented: “Gaggenau has Merchandising. “In addition store in the heart of the Beijing designs: Bright White, Graph- created a range of profes- to unveiling Suzanne Kasler’s furniture district, where Kartell ite Grafix and Black. Kimberly sional cooling appliances that exciting new Paris Apartment already has a small exhibit Wheeler’s “Carrara Bellis” celebrate the quality of food. collection this spring, we invite space. Designed by the Lavi- design took second place An honest use of materials is everyone to join us in cel- ani design studio, the flagship and Sara Camacho’s “Cebra paired with generous propor- ebrating our 30-year relation- store is a result of consoli- Chair” took third. The top tions and excellent spatial ship with the Hampton brands dated collaboration between three students all attend Mi- organisation for best-possible as we honor Alexa in her final Kartell and partner Blue Morn- chael Graves College at Kean user experience. This series market for Hickory Chair.” ing. The space is divided into University. The Contemporary fits perfectly into contem- Alexa Hampton said, “Ours different settings that evoke Arts Center in Cincinnati, porary handle-less interior has been a meaningful and and inspire Kartell’s complex, where Formica Corporation architecture.” Read More rewarding relationship over rich decor solutions, showing is headquartered, will run an the years – one that I, and my off both the latest products >Hickory Chair announced exhibition from March 23 to father, have valued deeply. and the best sellers that have the end of its partnership April 8 featuring the winning While we end this particular become contemporary design with Alexa Hampton. The student’s fabricated design, professional era with nothing icons. Read More Alexa Hampton and Mark renderings of other finalists’ but good will and excitement Hampton collections for >SmithGroupJJR will now designs, and works by Mas- for our future successes, I will Hickory Chair began in 1988 offer architecture services at simo Vignelli, always remain a steadfast, with the late Mark Hampton, its Madison, WI office for the and other prominent archi- lifelong customer of Hickory and in 2005 with his daugh- first time in the company’s tects from the original FORM Chair, whose furniture has ter, Alexa; each collection has history. With 12 offices in competition. Read More thrilled me almost as much as expanded though multiple the U.S. and China, Smith- all of the great friends I have GroupJJR has provided a full made at the company over the range of professional services years.” Read More for large and complex projects >IIDA NY Buffalo City Center across markets. The decision is accepting entries through to offer architecture services this Friday, Mar. 23, to its in Madison—which has histor- first interior design awards ically focused its practice on competition. It is open to providing award-winning site any interior designer, interior design, landscape architec- architect, or architect based ture, civil and coastal engi- in the Western New York area. neering expertise for a range Submissions should focus on of master planning, urban projects located in Western design and waterfront project New York, Central New York types—supports strategic and Upstate New York, com- initiatives to expand the firm’s pleted Jan. 1, 2015 through steady growth and better Dec. 31, 2017. Winners will service clients and building be announced at an awards owners that are increasingly gala hosted at Hotel Henry opting to use multi-disciplin- in Buffalo on Apr. 19. Read ary firms to solve project chal- More lenges. Read More Gaggenau: Vario Cooling 400 Series 03.19.18 GIVING VOICE TO THOSE WHO CREATE WORKPLACE DESIGN & FURNISHINGS PAGE 26 OF 32

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RE-SITED construction projects. In his cost-effective solutions for hospital, and a new practice new role, he is responsible for improving efficiency as well facility for an NBA basketball >Bennet Dunkley joined the growth and management as occupant health and well- team. Read More HLW as Principal. Mr. Dunk- of civil engineering ser- ness. He also offers insights >Tavie Folk joined Pallas ley, who has dual citizenship vices across Ware Malcomb’s in lab facility tenant improve- Textiles as the company’s in the U.S. and U.K., is a Southern California region ments, build-to-suit projects, new sales manager. Ms. Folk member of both the Royal and oversees all civil engi- and research facilities within earned a Master’s of Man- Institute of British Architects neering projects in the Irvine corporate headquarters. Read agement at the University of and the AIA. He has almost office. Read More More 30 years of experience as Wisconsin – Green Bay and an architect, with a portfolio >Scott Elofson joined HDR’s has spent the last 10 years that includes hospitality, Minneapolis architecture managing sales teams in the residential, academic, com- studio as a Design Principal. financial industry. Her experi- mercial interiors, planning, With 20 years of experience ence and genuine care to see and preservation projects. In working for prominent Twin other succeed will suit her his new role at HLW, he will Cities firms, his work on well as she oversees the sales lead HLW’s education sector, healthcare facilities, sports of Pallas Textiles across the implementing new growth arenas, civic buildings, arts U.S. Read More strategies and design ap- institutions, transportation proaches for the firm’s grow- projects, and urban design lends itself well to his new ing list of academic projects. Lucas Corsbie He will also help to guide the role leading the studio’s firm through the next wave >Ken Ederington joined design efforts. Most recently of development in New York Carrier Johnson + CULTURE a vice president/design leader City and surrounding areas. as Director of Science. at Elness Swenson Graham His hire comes as develop- With nearly four decades of Architects in Minneapolis, Mr. able sites become more rare experience as a project leader Elofson led design on multiple and complex, and projects for scientific and research local and national hous- increasingly require creative facilities, Mr. Ederington offers ing, hospitality, and master Tavie Folk valuable insights on how labs planning projects. Prior to approaches to design. Read >Carrie Hahn joined HBF + and researchers work today. joining ESG, he designed a More HBF Textiles as A+D Man- Drawing on a prodigious ca- mixed-use office building and ager, based out of the Chi- reer designing dozens of labo- service center, two city halls, cago showroom. With a back- ratory projects spanning three a medical office building, ground in interior design and continents, he is regarded and justice centers. His work more than 17 years of indus- for his work as an architect, includes being part of a task try knowledge, Ms. Hahn is a planner and project manager. force aimed at transforming strategic sales manager who He has particular expertise in the ways buses flow through has mastered the balance laboratories that help boost downtown Minneapolis, an between providing reliable productivity and enhance award-winning greenfield client services and exemplify- performance outcomes, using ing her passion for the design industry. She partners with Bennet Dunkley architects, designers, dealers, >Lucas Corsbie joined Ware and end-users to assist in Malcomb as Director, Civil crafting thoughtful design for Engineering in the firm’s the contract environment. Irvine office. Mr. Corsbie has As a results-oriented sales nearly 14 years of experience representative, she is commit- in civil engineering and land ted to developing meaningful surveying for various types relationships while administer- of land development and Ken Ederington Scott Elofson ing strategic and consultative 03.19.18 GIVING VOICE TO THOSE WHO CREATE WORKPLACE DESIGN & FURNISHINGS PAGE 27 OF 32

officenewswire selling. Previously, Carrie was AOL, KMPG, Dorsey Whit- extends into all areas of mar- Escuela Técnica Superior de a senior designer for several ney, Sports Illustrated, Time keting including B2B, B2C, Arquitectura. Before joining interiors firms, and most re- Warner Cable, Citi Field, and CRM, events and activations, DXA studio, he held design cently worked as a Corporate a host of boutique financial traditional and digital. She and architecture positions at Account Manager in the furni- clients. Additionally, he has has worked with some of the Gabellini Sheppard Associ- ture industry. Read More served as a judge for IIDA’s top Fortune 100 brands in the ates and ODA Architecture. Asia Pacific Design Awards. world, including Samsung, -Allysa Taylor, Intermedi- Read More IBM, Dove, Campbell’s, Visa, ate Designer, attended the BMO, Gillette, and Kraft, >Bill Keller joined Leland University of Hawaii at Manoa creating omni-channel, award as President. Mr. Keller has School of Architecture, where winning marketing program- dedicated his career to the she received her Bachelor’s ming. Her best-in-class inte- furniture design industry for Degree in Sustainable Archi- grated campaigns have also more than 30 years. Prior tecture and Design. Allysa been incorporated into the to Leland, Keller served as has previously worked as an curriculum as case studies the Vice President of Sales Intern at O’Neill Rose Archi- at Google, Queen’s University at Nucraft and also worked tects, where she assisted and Rotman School of Busi- Carrie Hahn at Steelcase and Haworth with housing and competition ness. In her new role, she will in both National Sales and projects, including the award- be responsible for shaping >Avery Miyasato Handy Product Marketing. In his new winning Choy House. She also the Keilhauer brand and joined TPG Architecture as role, he will focus on expand- worked on many projects for directing the ways in which Creative Director. In this role, ing Leland’s footprint starting non-profit, community, and the company communicates he will oversee the execution with the team headquartered educational groups, including and engages with the A&D of workplace projects – from in Grand Rapids. In addition, an extensive renovation of the community through brand conception to completion. he will support the growth of historic Hotel Chelsea. strategy, marketing, public Mr. Handy has more than Leland’s independent rep- relations, showrooms, spon- -Kelly McFadden, Junior 20 years of experience in resentatives, designers and sorships, textiles, events, and Architect, received her the architecture and design customers. Read More activations. Read More Bachelor of Architecture industry. He has served as from Virginia Tech. Dur- lead Project Designer and ing her time there, she was Design Director for a wide a founding member of the array of project types — from Global Architecture Brigade, small projects to complex a student collaboration that properties, many of which proposed sustainable design have been honored by the in- solutions to underdeveloped dustry’s top awards programs communities abroad. Since in the corporate, retail, and moving to New York in 2015, hospitality arenas. He has she worked at Viñoly Archi- worked with clients including Meghan Sherwin tects, where she managed NBCU, Esteé Lauder, AIG, Bill Keller the design of the residential >DXA studio, a New York- segment of an international based architecture and >Meghan Sherwin joined award winning, mixed-use design firm, added five new Keilhauer as Vice President development in California, team members: of Marketing. Ms. Sherwin as well as a 500’ residential has more than 15 years of -Román Falcón, Intermedi- tower in Manhattan. marketing experience, most ate Designer, received his -David Scurry, Junior De- recently, as Vice President Bachelor of Architecture signer, received his Bachelor of Strategy at McCann and from the University of Texas of Architecture from Virginia previously with Cheil, BBDO, at Austin and his Masters in Tech in 2016, where he re- Proximity, Digital Cement and Architecture from the Univer- ceived awards for his drawing Avery Miyasato Handy Leo Burnett. Her expertise sidad Politécnica de , 03.19.18 GIVING VOICE TO THOSE WHO CREATE WORKPLACE DESIGN & FURNISHINGS PAGE 28 OF 32

officenewswire abilities and achievement in for the general public. IFDA history and theory of art and Selects winners and IFDA architecture. Before joining member/sponsor booths will DXA studio, he spent a year be located at NYC’s Pier 94, in North Africa, working with and DIFFA’s Dining by Design an art group in event plan- vignettes will be on display at ning, graphic design, and Pier 92. Read More immersing himself in the local >IIDA NY Albany City Center culture, and he held an in- this Thursday, Mar. 22, is ternship at Skidmore, Owings hosting a meetup sponsored & Merrill. by Haworth and Koroseal. It -Gregory Crane, Office will take place 5:00-7:00 p.m. Manager, has more than 15 at Druthers Brewing Compa- years of experience, previ- ny, 1053 Broadway. Registra- ously holding similar positions tion is free. Read More at architecture firms includ- >IIDA NY Rochester City ing Steven Harris Architects, Center this Wednesday, Mar. Lebowitz Gould Design, Inc., 21, will present “What’s Next and Loci Architecture. In 2018” at Rochester Institute his role at DXA studio, he of Technology, 5:00-8:00 p.m. will provide HR support for IIDA NY Albany City Center Meetup at Druthers A panel of local architects company staff, manage day will discuss “Designing for to day operations, oversee Urban Renewal: Preserving bookkeeping responsibilities, Civic Identity through Adaptive and support the company Reuse” and present case partners. Read More studies on projects adapting iconic and historic build- ings in downtown Rochester. EVENTS Panelists include Jason T. Simmons of Glasgow Simmons >IFDA NY Chapter will Architecture talking about highlight new and innovative Eastman Gardens; Eric Menz products at the Architectural of Hanlon Architects discuss- IIDA NY Rochester City Center.What’s Next 2018 Digest Design Show this ing the Alliance Building; and week with “IFDA Selects” Christopher Lopez of Plan Ar- >Luxe Interiors + Design will >Open House San Diego™ framed award certificates. chitectural Studio, PC discuss- host its 2018 Gold List Cel- (OH! SD™) 2018 released Trade Day is this Thursday, ing the RIT Center for Urban ebration in this its full list of more than 80 Mar. 22, and the show runs Entrepreneurship (CUE). Free Thursday, Mar. 22, at Roche architectural sites for this This through Sunday, Mar. 25 admission. Read More Bobois West Hollywood. year’s event, to be held this annual event celebrates more coming weekend, Mar. 24- than 500 design professionals 25. A program of the San Di- from across the country who ego Architectural Foundation, have been featured in the this popular citywide architec- pages of Luxe over the past ture and urban design event 12 months. Read More offers free, behind-the-scenes tours of San Diego’s buildings and historic landmarks. It is the city’s largest architectural event, with well over 10,000 site visits anticipated. Each 03.19.18 GIVING VOICE TO THOSE WHO CREATE WORKPLACE DESIGN & FURNISHINGS PAGE 29 OF 32

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OH! SD site has an original feature, or its own story: innovative use of materials, repurposing of space, en- vironmental sustainability, energy efficiency, or use of public areas. Spaces such as architecture and design studios, museums, schools, hotels, high-rises, and SDAF Orchid Award winners, as well as historically designated sites are featured. Attend- ees check in and receive a collectible “passport” at one of the OH! SD Hubs located in each neighborhood, and the passport is stamped at each site they visit. Pictured: Timken Museum of Art in the Open House San Diego: Timken Museum of Art Balboa Park neighborhood. Read More 03.19.18 GIVING VOICE TO THOSE WHO CREATE WORKPLACE DESIGN & FURNISHINGS PAGE 30 OF 32

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BUSINESS AFFAIRS had to be challenging, creative and never monotonous. I chose to go to school for interior design since I was – and still am – so >Upcoming quarterly reports this week: captivated by designing house plans.” -DIRTT Environmental Solutions Ltd. plans to release fiscal She interned with an architecture firm in Toronto and, after 2017 fourth quarter and year-end financial results on Wednes- graduation, worked for a couple of kitchen and bath companies day, Mar. 21 after markets close. Conference call and webcast where she handled drafting, specification and sales for resi- is scheduled for Thursday, Mar. 22, 9 a.m. Eastern Time (7 dential projects. But, after six years in that field, she became a.m. Mountain Time). https://dirtt.net/company/news increasingly interested in commercial design. She began -Herman Miller Inc. plans to release its third quarter fiscal 2018 subscribing to office design magazines. At design shows, she results on Wednesday, Mar. 21 after the market closes; confer- found herself drawn more to the commercial furniture presen- ence call and webcast is scheduled for the same day, 5:00 p.m. tations than to the residential ones. Eastern Time. https://www.hermanmiller.com/investors/ “When I heard about an opening at Inscape, I decided to take -Steelcase Inc. plans to release its fourth quarter and fiscal a leap of faith and jumped head first into the office design 2018 results on Tuesday, Mar. 20 after the market closes; con- world – and I haven’t looked back!” she said. ference call webcast scheduled for Wednesday, Mar. 21, 8:30 First introduced to CET Designer about nine months ago when a.m. Eastern Time. http://ir.steelcase.com she started at Inscape, Ms. Fitzgerald’s transition to the soft- ware became easy once she learned to trust the process. “With TECHNOLOGY AutoCAD, everything in the drawing had to be placed by the user. With CET Designer, its smart capabilities are so extensive, >Configura’s CET Designer User of the Month is Chantel and it took me a while to get used to how responsive and intui- Fitzgerald of Inscape. She’s a huge champion for design. tive (the software) can be.” “There are so many reasons to love design – creating something that didn’t previously exist, the satisfaction of seeing a design At Inscape, she and team members use CET Designer for the come to life, and the constant evolution of design,” she said. design and specification of commercial typicals and high-end renderings, and for space planning, sales support and training. As far back as she can remember, she was creating designs for “CET Designer is a huge time saver! In comparison to other her future house. In high school, she spent a lot of time in the programs that can be a lot more tedious, CET Designer lets school’s art studio. “I always knew whatever I chose as a career Industry Stock Prices %fr50- 3.16.18 12.29.17 9.29.17 6.30.17 3.31.17 12.30.16 %frYrHi DayMA HMiller 37.8 40.1 35.9 30.4 31.6 34.2 -9.8% -0.1% HNI 39.4 38.6 41.5 39.9 46.1 55.9 -18.4% 2.9% Inscape 2.1 3.1 3.6 3.7 4.3 5.0 -54.0% -26.2% Interface 25.2 25.2 21.9 19.7 19.1 18.6 -4.2% 2.6% Kimball 17.3 18.7 19.8 16.7 16.5 17.6 -17.3% 1.0% Knoll 22.2 23.0 20.0 20.1 23.8 27.9 -9.3% 1.0% Leggett 46.3 47.7 47.7 52.5 50.3 48.9 -15.9% 2.4% Mohawk 247.9 275.9 247.5 241.7 229.5 199.7 -13.6% -2.3% Steelcase 14.4 15.2 15.4 14.0 16.8 17.9 -20.7% -0.5% USG 34.3 38.6 32.7 29.0 31.8 28.9 -16.7% -1.3% Virco 4.4 5.1 5.5 5.4 4.0 4.3 -27.3% -1.5% SUM 491.2 531.0 491.4 472.9 473.6 458.8 DJIndust 24,947 24,719 22,405 21,350 20,663 19,763 -6.3% -0.6% 03.19.18 GIVING VOICE TO THOSE WHO CREATE WORKPLACE DESIGN & FURNISHINGS PAGE 31 OF 32

technology

Her favorite CET Designer tip is to use the Calculation tab to find specific items in a drawing. “This is particularly helpful in large-scale drawings when there are hundreds of items and you need to specifically locate one. I just right-click and the ‘locate on drawing’ button pops up, which has helped me numerous times. This is another example of how CET Designer can be a great time-saver.” When she isn’t working her magic in CET Designer, she’s likely delving into DIY projects or hanging out with her two pets – her dog, Lennox, and her cat, Penny. She’s also taken up photog- raphy as a hobby, and she makes it a point to travel some- where new at least once a year. Read More

>Sedia Systems and Aircharge entered a partnership that will enable wireless charging of mobile phones and tablets as an optional feature in all of Sedia Systems’ fixed table lines. The agreement provides Sedia Systems with exclusive rights to Aircharge’s surface charging unit for tables designed for Lecture Hall and Auditorium markets. The charging units are available for order immediately and will be embedded in the company’s M50 and T50 series of fixed tables, as well as the CET Designer User of the Month Chantel Fitzgerald M60 and O60 swing-away tables. The Aircharge technology in Sedia Systems’ tables will allow users to wirelessly charge most models of cellular phones and tablets simply by placing those devices on the wireless charg- ing transmitter. Aircharge, based in the , has been a leader in advancing Qi-certified wireless power and delivering a wide range of commercial and residential applica- tions. The table-top surface chargers come in black and white finishes, as well as wood veneers and a selection of colorful leathers. The standard options offered will include black/silver, white/silver, all-black and all-white. “It’s exciting for Sedia Systems to enter into this partnership with Aircharge,” said Wilson Troup, the founder and CEO of Sedia Systems. “It provides our customers with leading-edge Chantel Fitzgerald’s award-winning rendering created in CET Designer technology solutions in a discreet and beautiful design that fits you create designs very quickly and, if you require multiple seamlessly into our lecture hall table solutions.” Read More options, it’s simple and speedy to whip a few up. With this type of quickness, you can jump into a project and have a lot of freedom to explore different designs without missing any deadlines,” she said. Now an avid CET Designer user, Ms. Fitzgerald won first place in Configura’s2017 CET Designer Awards in the category of Best Office/Material Handling/Healthcare Rendering. “The rendering was my first attempt at using levels in CET De- signer. I really enjoyed creating and providing a lot of depth for the space. Lighting was probably the most time-consuming part of this rendering due to the depth and different levels. I also really enjoyed creating the skylights and exploring how to perfect the lighting that Sedia Systems Collaborates with Aircharge for Wireless Tabletop would provide the most realistic look possible,” she said. Charging 03.19.18 GIVING VOICE TO THOSE WHO CREATE WORKPLACE DESIGN & FURNISHINGS PAGE 32 OF 32

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Sales Associate - NYC, NJ, NE Region

Transwall Office Systems, Inc., >>Establish relationships with >>Assist with special projects. Competitive benefits and a manufacturer of architectural Designers, GCs and Client >>Expedite requests for Mar- compensation package and demountable wall systems end users with face to face keting and Sales materials. including has an immediate opening for time to resolve issues and a Sales Associate to provide inquiries. Requirements >>Medical Plan administrative sales support to >>Provide critical support and >>Dental Plan >>2+ years administrative >>Disability Plan the NYC, NJ, NE Region. assistance to the Senior background preferably in Executive VP/Principal in >>401k Retirement Plan Responsibilities an architectural environ- >>Paid Vacation the office or in the field. ment. >>Develop and establish own >>Paid Holidays >>Prepare and submit in >>Strong computer capabili- >>Growth Potential depth IECs (Information accounts as desired. ties with MS Office. Estimate Checklist) from >>Conduct in-field Client site >>Knowledge of AutoCAD a Send cover letter and resume’ information obtained from checks. plus. to [email protected] architectural drawings and >>Support project installa- >>Able to read and interpret project specs provided by tions. construction documents. EEO/AAP Employer, Gender/ the GC, Architect and end >>Maintain Sales Forecast, >>S. degree or comparable Minority/Veterans/Disabled user Client. data and other administra- work experience required. >> tive tasks.

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