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Graffiti & Steel: Embracing Culture
For most of us, graffitied walls and industrial sites are usually things to be repainted and remade. But in our hearts we all know that the most interesting places have a little bit of grit to them; it’s what gives them life, character, and makes them memorable. In the end, the things people leave behind them are what make communities…
Creating Art: Custom Installations
In addition to the traditional graphic design services we provide clients, we have also created a number of custom art installations over the years. From furniture to murals to wallcovering to decorative panels, we embrace the opportunity to develop one-of-a-kind pieces that bring the spaces we design to life. The process for each of these projects is always different; sometimes…
Showing Off the View at Ocean 650
Before the snow last week we had a beautiful day on site at Ocean 650 in Revere and I was able to get some great photos of the incredible ocean views. We took advantage of the location and incorporated substantial fenestration into the design to highlight the ocean and beach backdrop. Construction is moving along and residents will be enjoying the view…
Amy Korte at NAIOP: Parking Down the Road
Join Amy Korte for NAIOP @ Noon: Parking Down the Road at WilmerHale on Thursday, February 25th, from 11:45 am -1:15 pm. Along with Doug Manz, and Art Stadig, Amy will be discussing how technology (like automated parking and driverless cars) will impact the future of parking structures. The panel will explore solutions being considered in response to changing demand. Visit…
The Children’s Library Design Process
We were excited to serve as the graphic design consultants to William Rawn Associates Architects (link) for updates to the Boston Public Library; one of our primary tasks was the development of the environmental graphics in the Children’s Library. The Children’s Library is a small part of the major renovation, but it was one of the top priorities for the…
Creating PlaySpace
A group of Arrowstreet’s staff recently entered a design competition promoting innovative outdoor play spaces in Philadelphia. Hosted by the Community Design Collaborative and Delaware Valley Association for the Education of Young Children, the competition invited teams to choose one of three public sites—a school, a library, and a recreation center—and create plans for a new outdoor space. Arrowstreet’s team…
The Collective Arrowstreet Interview Series
Earlier this year we began an interview series to dig a little bit deeper and learn what makes our team tick, what fascinates us about the design industry, and what is most important to us right now. Here are all those interviews in one place: Jason King Justin DiCristofalo Jordan Zimmermann Cat McGee Joel Dixon Kate Bubriski Matt Byrnes-Jacobsen Jessica Bessette
BSA Hosting Eurasia Delegates
Kate Bubriski and Jordan Zimmermann will be speaking as part of a panel at the Boston Society of Architects on February 9th for a visiting delegation of design and construction professionals from Eurasia, including Russia, the Ukraine, Moldova, and Tajikistan. The program is organized by the U.S. Department of Commerce, and Arrowstreet and several other Boston-area design firms were asked…
Arrowstreet’s Graphics on Chronicle
Arrowstreet’s graphics and wayfinding work at the Boston Public Library (BPL) was featured on Chronicle this week. The episode also gave a sneak peak of some of our upcoming work in the Johnson building of the BPL. Check back soon to see more.
A Waterfront Vision for Lynn
This week, Arrowstreet’s Amy Korte and David Bois presented plans to the city of Lynn for a primarily residential development to be located on the Lynnway near North Shore Community College on a site that has been vacant for 30 years. The waterfront housing will consist of 348 one-and-two bedroom apartments, and some retail components. Construction is expected to begin in…