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Future of the Library
Last Thursday, several of our staff members attended a panel discussion at MIT featuring David Adjaye, 2016 recipient of the Eugene McDermott Award in the Arts. Titled “The Future of the Library,” the event invited five panelists to discuss the library as a place and its future in a landscape of ever-evolving information exchange. Other panelists included Chris Bourg (Director…
Planning for Net Zero in Cambridge
Recently the USGBC MA’s Advocacy Committee hosted guest speaker Susanne Rasmussen, Director of Transportation and Environmental Planning for the City of Cambridge. Cambridge is leading the way for a net zero future in Massachusetts, and their policy can provide ideas for other municipalities to create successful plans for their communities. Susanne spoke about Cambridge’s Net Zero Plan, the process for developing it,…
Arrowstreet Attends Massport Garage Dedication
Last week the Arrowstreet team attended the dedication of the “West Garage” a new structure that is part of the Central Garage at Logan Airport. The event was held in the new Terminal A/B walkway. Amy Korte was on hand to cut the ribbon along with representatives from Massport, and the multidisciplinary team required to complete the complex project. Next…
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…
Themes in Campus Planning
As universities and colleges are changing their approach to planning their campus facilities, the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Boston Panel Discussion “Knowledge is Power: Higher Ed Trends & Projects” on January 28 could not have come at a better time. The morning event featured four panelists from Boston-area institutions including: Janet Chrisos, Deputy Director at the Massachusetts State…
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…