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built as a centennial project, the nac was designed in the “brutalist” style popular from the ’50s into the ’70s. the word originates from the french “béton brut” or raw concrete, the material of choice for architects working in this style. essentially, the nac was built to be a fortress for the performing arts .
the nac will be open to the public starting at about 3 p. m. saturday after the ribbon - cutting, with free performances and activities that will continue on sunday .
filipino architecture has been synonymous with the mañosa name since gelo’s father, francisco mañosa, supported the movement to create architecture that tells the truth of its people and culture. gelo takes this maxim and spins it to fit the 21st century. notable projects: ylang lane, tagô
“it was a time in architecture history where architects were seeking truth, a robust massing and a fortress - like architecture, ” said schmitt, whose firm has designed more than 40 performing arts spaces, including a current project on david geffen hall at the lincoln center in new york city .
fifty years ago, brutalism had fans in architecture circles. and it still has, says schmitt. but the general public found massive concrete walls alienating. the nac took its share of criticism for a design that turned its back on elgin street and views of ottawa’s most iconic buildings. the design sometimes left patrons struggling to find a door .
• the tower on elgin street will mark the entrance and the point of arrival in the nac. it will also take its place as one of the most important towers in ottawa, marking the location of ottawa’s first city hall and a relationship between the peace tower, which presents the crown, and the city of ottawa. four of the eight sides of the “lantern” in the tower are digitally enabled with led screens to showcase events at the nac or around the world. there are strict rules about light levels and content, but the nac’s new “marquee” will be visible from the new lrt station on queen street .
patterson hall - eastern washington university in the heart of eastern washington university’s campus located on ewu’s central gathering lawn is nac architecture’s renovated patterson hall, the university’s largest general classroom building. the original 105, 000 square - foot, 3 - story building constructed in the early 1960s has been renovated and wrapped with a 30, 000 square - foot, 2 - story addition ...
whitworth university says it expects this 170 - bed, 44, 000 - square - foot dormitory, called east residence hall, to be completed this fall, in time to house students arriving for the 2009 - 2010 school year. vandervert construction inc. , of spokane, is the general contractor on the project, and nac / architecture inc. , also of spokane, designed it .
tania salgado, co - founder of 2 - year - old denver - based handprint architecture, believes architecture is a global profession today. “to expand, firms need to have a presence in other states, ” she explains. “acquiring a practice with stability and quality like slaterpaull allows a practice to broaden their work and expand project types .
we' re always elated when an award is bestowed on nac architecture. it means that user groups, civic organizations and our peers appreciate our design creativity and respect our commitment to the broader community. beyond the thrill of receiving an award is satisfaction on a more personal level: smiles on patients' and students' faces, better workplaces for staff, and strategic goals accomplished for executive teams - this is the currency we value most .
flanagan: the lagging economy continues to be a key issue we are facing. nac’s work is primarily community and public sector projects; while the local economy is showing some recovery in markets such as housing and commercial development, funding remains very limited for public projects .
the nac is throwing open its doors to the public on canada day to offer a look at the first phase of a project aimed at turning ottawa’s fortress - like performing arts palace into a light - filled “crossroads” for the city. on wednesday, the media got a sneak peek .
• keep an eye out for the hexagons, a repeating motif in the original nac, that has been continued in the expansion project, from tiles in the washrooms to the stone floors in the elgin entrance and the lower box office. the limestone floors, quarried in owen sound, are made of triangles pieced together to form hexagons. why hexagons? project architect jennifer mallard says triangles were a common architectural theme at the time the nac was built. “the original language of the building was so very strong, so that to work with it was both inspiring and a challenge. ”
architect donald schmitt considers his firm to be “marriage brokers” of architecture, taking the best qualities of the existing building and making it more transparent and inviting. “both parts bring out the best in each other, ” he said .
the junior to national artist leandro locsin, this wesleyan and harvard - educated architect pools his knowledge of landscape architecture, urban planning and design into a practice that is steeped in integrity, responsibility, and socio - cultural context .
“i think what’s going on is a natural evolution. last year, i read that 78 percent of architecture and interiors firms were planning a merger or acquisition in 2015, ” shares curt fentress, founding principal of denver’s acclaimed fentress architects. “but there are a lot of moving wheels other than m & a. people are getting older and wanting to retire. there’s also a shift in requirements for licensing in process, something that will impact the future of architecture firms here. ”
perhaps it was the recession, or its aftermath, that motivated the notable ar7 architects to merge with spokane - based nac architecture in 2011. or it may have been dreams of retirement, or opportunities too good to refuse. regardless, ar7, which originally was founded by george hoover and karl berg in 1976 (gary desmond joined the leadership team in 1980 followed by a name change to hoover berg desmond shortly thereafter), no longer exists in colorado. as one of the most respected design firms in the state, ar7 was the first high - profile local firm to transition ownership post - recession .
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with a staunch commitment to green architecture as well as preserving and actively continuing the legacy of their father william coscolluela, these brothers have been behind some of the city’s most prominent buildings in the last 10 years. notable projects: joya towers & lofts, the grand midori in makati
‘a traditional future’ – directed by faiza ahmad khan and the second in al jazeera’s series rebel architecture – follows lari as she revisits sindh province, where she worked to provide shelters following the damage caused by the 2010 floods, to see how her designs coped with another flooding disaster in 2013 .
in her talk at accelerate live! 2018, micro - buildings design expert aeron hodges, aia, senior designer / manager stantec architecture, explored the key drivers of the micro - buildings movement, and how the trend is spreading into a wide variety of building typologies. photo: bd + c
“modern, monastic, and tropical”—royal’s work possesses a decided point of view. filipino without the clichés attached to local design, his brave visions in architecture have helped usher forward the country’s design scene notable projects: kenneth cobonpue residence in cebu, qi wellness in tagaytay emmanuel miñana emmanuel a. miñana and associates
other well - known firms followed. in 2012, klipp, the award - winning design firm founded by brian klipp in 1979, was acquired by irvine, california - based gkkworks, and hutton design group was purchased by minneapolis - based cuningham group architecture. then in 2014, 44 - year - old slaterpaull architects merged with hord coplan macht, the largest firm in baltimore, followed by a merger of the 52 - year - old h + l architecture with lawrence, kansas - based treanor architects in january this year. since their transitions, all five firms have essentially disappeared from the local conversation .
• the nac is meant to be accessible to the public 17 hours a day. schmitt wanted to create a “living room in the city, ” a place where visitors can stop for a coffee — there will be a coffee shop just inside the elgin street entrance, plus mobile bars — to use the free wi - fi, or catch a free performance or lecture on the wooden steps in the atrium .
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what do eugenio lopez iii, bienvenido tantoco, jr. , teresita sy - coson, and jose concepcion iii all have in common? their homes were designed by emmanuel miñana, who was named the national winner for excellence in philippine architecture by national commission for culture and arts in 2015. for miñana, “architecture respects the relationship between the built space and its contextual site. ” he makes it possible for contemporary homes to look seamlessly integrated with the outdoors, something recognized by a number of design books on tropical living. notable projects: villa marina, a residential project in sta. elena; presidential villas for the 1996 apec summit; accenture; cemex; tao corporation; banco santander; philippine seven corporation; madrigal and company; avon; korea telecom; the philippine stock exchange; and lopez sugar corporation
the ribbon will be cut on saturday by charles, prince of wales, a notable foe of brutalist architecture. in 1988, the heir to the throne described birmingham’s 1974 library designed by john madin as “a place where books are incinerated, not kept. ” in 1984, he called a proposed extension to the national gallery in london a “monstrous carbuncle on the face of a much - loved and elegant friend. ”
“who will replace the voices of architects like jeff sheppard, gary desmond and brian klipp? before us, it was george hoover, cab childress and peter dominick. they were all incredibly passionate about architecture, ” humphries reflects. “for us, it was just a part of what you did and why you were an architect. hopefully, others will stand up and take our place in the future. ” \ \
yet, even as the future beckons with new talent and ideas infusing energy into the profession, it is important to acknowledge the generation of leaders whose shoulders we stand on today. these passionate, once highly visible architects who devoted their careers to openly standing up and speaking out on behalf of the profession have consistently demonstrated that “architecture matters” through their work, their actions and their words over the last 30 - plus years .
“when bill muchow died, that was the end of his firm. it’s like the light switch was just turned off, ” reflects humphries. “no one could have bought his firm out, or carried on his work, nor that of temple buell. they represent the end of a very special era in architecture. these firms were led by very passionate, bright, talented individuals. when they die or move on, it’s really hard to sustain that same vision and culture over time. ”
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remains chairman and ceo of the 127 - year - old family - owned firm. the 56 - year - old cuthill is a lawyer and a certified public accountant. in a statement, cuthill said, “i will focus on continuing clise' s key role as a vital stakeholder in the rise of seattle as a global hub for commerce and technology. ”
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bd + c’s annual giants 300 listings rank the u. s. and canadian firms that designed or constructed the largest volume of commercial, institutional, industrial, and multifamily residential buildings in 2010. this spring, the editors surveyed the largest aec firms, ranking the top 300 across six categories: architects, architect / engineers, engineers, engineer / architects, contractors, and construction managers. all firms are ranked by reported revenue for 2010. please note: civil engineering work (including roads and bridges), single - family homes, and certain building types (e. g. , power plants, oil drilling rigs) are excluded from the bd + c giants 300 financial data. —the editors
one delisle is a 522 - ft - tall tower with 263 residences that slate asset management is proposing to build on one of 10 properties it has bought in midtown toronto. image: norm li, courtesy of studio gang
the three - building athletes village at the university of minnesota in minneapolis is designed to reinforce the incoming student - athlete’s perception of the school’s sports as well as his or her place in that program. the facility’s land o’ lakes center for excellence and gameday experience room broadcasts digital content of the gophers’ team highlights from a dozen customizable projectors with a total of more than 23 million pixels. the 340, 000 - sf facility’s “experiences” were created by advent, the experiential design firm .
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seg’s 12 - person team works out of a historic commercial building that has achieved net zero energy using strategies that include waste heat recovery, natural ventilation, a photovoltaic roof system, and real - time energy - use monitoring. image: hga
the summit, a 426, 000 - sf hotel in cincinnati, is the first to be designed from scratch by its owner - operator, dolce hotel and resorts by wyndham. its nine - story atrium, surrounded by glass elevators, allowed the building team to redistribute the building’s weight loads and give the hotel more height. photo: mike howard photography
the summit hotel and conference center is a converted parking garage that was once a factory .
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the national trust for historic preservation will present its preservation honor award to the fox theater in spokane on friday .
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the oak harbor high school cafeteria is a vital part of the campus remake. undersized and buried deep within the campus, it was a poorly functioning space for limited school use .
the new cafeteria is situated at the most prominent space in the new student union building, creating a dramatically different face for the campus. it
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it is a place to see and be seen. it is a place to perform or informally socialize. it is a place for all age groups to connect and enrich each other. it is a place that brings the whole community together .
this flexible and creative design serves the community and the school program. it is designed with an open feel to all spaces. sustainability is demonstrated through the choice of materials .
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cherry crest elementary school is a highly energy - efficient school nestled into its wooded setting in bellevue. it has a roof - mounted photovoltaic system .
indications are that this is starting to change; as people start seeing more life in the general economy they become more likely to vote “yes” on local bond measures and support important projects that have been deferred. there are more capital bond and levy measures scheduled next year than there were in the last two years combined .
energy - efficient design continues to be another important issue. energy costs are escalating; design that reduces energy demand resonates both with people who want to see environmentally responsible buildings and with people interested in reducing the ongoing cost of building operation .
flanagan: 1. student housing. universities and colleges can use different funding mechanisms for housing and these provide an additional revenue stream for the schools. beyond just being dorms, these buildings now incorporate more student life amenities .
2. health care. health - care institutions have been dealing with a lot of change recently with obama care as well as several mergers and acquisitions locally; health - care projects have been in limbo as clients are waiting for things to settle. in the meantime there are growing needs with an aging population .
3. senior living. the aging demographic is expected to increase the demand for senior - living projects .
while there are other markets that will also be growing, we are not planning any significant changes in the market types we pursue. we are involved in all three of the markets above and we think we will do best to play to our strengths .
flanagan: this is a painful question. firm - wide, we were about 150 people in 2008 and we are now just over 100. early on we were probably doing better than most because we had some large projects on - going, but as those projects completed, we did not have equal projects to replace them. we took advantage of this time to do some restructuring of our firm, including a merger / acquisition with an office in denver that brought in some specialized talent along with geographic expansion .
we have learned that now is a great time to build if you have the funding because of the competitive bid environment. our clients are able to get high - quality buildings with innovative design and energy - saving features for a low bid. we have focused on keeping a high premium on quality and innovative design despite the lean times. our clients benefit from it and we hope it helps put us in a better place as things recover .
flanagan: the biggest trend i’m seeing is that architects are shopping at value village rather than nordstrom. jokes aside, i would say there are a lot of mini - trends rather than big trends .
architects locally are remaining agile in how we adapt in the economic landscape. a lot of local architects are doing work abroad or in other regions. design - build is growing. integrated project delivery gets a lot of talk, though the industry is still trying to figure out how to use it and still make high - quality design, and how to structure contracts so insurance companies are happy .
bim is now the way that documents are produced, although again the industry as a whole is still figuring out how to better take advantage of its capabilities .
flanagan: ironically, we have seen the recession help sustainable measures for a couple of reasons. first, low construction costs have allowed us to include sustainable features and still remain below budget. second, our public clients used the projects to leverage capital dollars to save general fund dollars .
school districts saw their general fund amounts significantly reduced; this fund pays for ongoing costs like salaries, maintenance, energy, etc. they are not allowed to cross money between capital and general funds, so a district that passed a bond may have millions in their capital fund but need to make cutbacks to programs to save general fund dollars .
we took advantage of low bids to design buildings that had features like geothermal ground loop heating, solar panels and super - insulated envelopes. the new buildings reduce energy and maintenance costs and save general - fund dollars for teachers and books .
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architect donald schmitt, with the douglas fir coffered ceilings above. photo: darren brown / ottawa citizen
schmitt’s task was to animate confederation square, to embrace the war memorial and to open up sightlines to ottawa landmarks, including parliament hill and the château laurier. and to do it on time and one budget .
“these qualities can be completely hostile to the way people use buildings. people saw it as a bunker that was unwelcoming and unfriendly. ”
the rejuvenation project has two more phases yet to be complete and will wrap up next february. at a cost of $ 110. 5 million, it’s the federal government’s largest investment in cultural infrastructure for the canada 150 celebrations. when complete, there will be 60, 000 square feet of new space .
canada day will mark the opening of the elgin street entrance, the box office and part of the atrium. here’s what to look for :
• look up. look waaay up. the new atrium showcases wood as an innovative canadian product. the douglas fir in the coffered ceilings was chosen for its structural properties and was manufactured by structurecraft in vancouver. it was prefabricated off - site last summer in a warehouse in chesterville, south of ottawa. the longest span measures 20 metres, and the coffers are equipped with electrical conduits, lights and sprinklers. there are 246 wood coffers in the atrium and a curtain wall almost twice the size of an nhl hockey rink. schmitt says the space was designed to be filled with light. “the luminosity will showcase what’s here. ”
no matter what your style is—whether you possess a nostalgia for the warm tones of old' 60s bungalows or are a proponent of the urban chic digs of today—it is clear that the city’s built landscape has drastically changed over the last few decades. thanks to the newest crop of architects and trusted veterans, the city still possesses surprising, relevant spaces that collectively create a better and brighter environment .
here are architects who have already built a strong and solid reputation and a distinct design portfolio .
sy’s clean, streamlined spaces take shape in everything from tropical asian homes to houses that play into their environment seamlessly. her works, from residential to commercial spaces, have an intelligent and respectful response to context .
continuing the proficiency in forward thinking design of lor calma, his father, ed calma’s modern masterpieces envelope both intimate and larger - than - life spaces with a keen understanding of lines. notable projects: de la salle - college of saint benilde, serendra bridge
manila residences have been made all the better with ramon antonio’s meticulous and purposeful hand in design. the homes he’s helped shaped, from their landscaped gardens to luxe tropical living spaces, all possess a characteristic lightness .
onglao’s many years spent honing his craft in los angeles and his recent return to manila inform his work with a blend of eastern and western influences. both his residential and commercial projects offer a serenity very much in demand in this city. notable projects: balesin island club, el nido resort’s pangalusian island
lichauco’s portfolio spans a wide range of projects from little commercial shops to prominent institutional buildings his residences are refreshingly contemporary—homes that heed the tropical environment but do not shy away from going full modern .
with a career that helped shape some of manila’s most defining buildings, ledesma holds post as managing partner at locsin’s distinguished firm. his work continues to hold a lasting impact on the fabric of the city. notable projects: ccp theater for the performing arts, tower one of the philippine stock exchange plaza
this versatile architect co - designed superferry 19, among many other projects commissioned by the aboitiz family. his restaurant projects are a study in making modern design warm and intimate, such as
this architect is as creative and forward - thinking as they come. his designs feature cutting - edge geometry and the playful interplay of light with various materials. some of the marvelous forms in his portfolio draw the eye up, making spaces—residential, civic, or commercial—seem bigger. last year, he received the iconic award (best of the best in the interiors division) for his work on mecha uma, which features a magnificent steel sculpture above the open kitchen. notable projects: hacienda sta. elena, lusso, mecha uma
calma’s work possesses a bold and boundless quality that is perfect for people who want to push the envelope and innovate. his residential work is just as progressive as his more commercial projects. he is also a visual artist to boot. notable projects: vask, mesa
metro manila over the last 15 years has seen a spike in restaurants and cafes that have put it at par with the rest of the globe. barrios is a tour de force in the commercial design scene, having been responsible for the look of many of the city’s most popular haunts. notable projects: wildflour, purple yam, pink' s hotdogs, mighty quinn' s, farmacy, hibana
as global warning becomes an even more prominent issue in the international scene, sustainable design is becoming more and more important. formerly new york - based, crespo brings her tech and eco - knowhow to our shores. we say, it’s about time. notable projects: parish of the risen christ; green pastures restaurants; alab restaurant; shop lcp; bo' s coffee headquarters; and public safety savings and loan association inc. building, the first green building on edsa
with a heavily geometric and linear aesthetic, nazareno and his firm have been making waves in many of the residential developments with houses that play around with cubist forms and don’t shy away from distinctive patterns. notable projects: kennedy street residence, cattleya street residence
working on both a macro and micro scale, de castro takes the most conceptual studies and turns them into full - scale works of art. adept at large - scale site plans to smaller - scale details such as lighting, her work stands out from the inside out. notable projects: hyve, toby’s estate in greenhills
in 10 years, buensalido’s work has come to be known for its innovative concepts and forward - looking aesthetic. fun seems to be a common theme in many of his projects, with wildly engaging forms and interiors that shift our idea of space. notable projects: nuvali clubhouse, chef’s table by chef bruce lim
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the face of colorado’s architectural community is quietly transforming, one firm at a time, as a new generation of designers nudges its way into a changing marketplace. with mergers and acquisitions already replacing many of our state’s iconic firms of the past – and other notable, long - established firms beginning the transition to new leadership – a change of guard is at hand .
today’s up - and - coming architects have greatly benefitted from this dedication and the strong colorado architectural community they built. thankfully, as with their mentors before them, the larger community has been as important to them as their own legacies .
thoughts on the implications of these changes have been mixed. to some, change is inevitable. to others, this m & a activity represents the inevitable passing of a singular era worth remembering and honoring .
fentress, who launched his practice in 1980 with one staff person, was one of the original “one - to five - person firms” that continues to fuel the design industry today. over the years, his firm has expanded geographically to 135 people and 14 partners in five u. s. cities today .
dennis humphries, a founding principal of the notable humphries poli architects is a bit more nostalgic. “transition is a really tough thing. younger partners march to a different beat, ” he notes. “when you’re the founder of a firm, you don’t know if your firm will succeed or die under new leadership over the next decade or two. some owners choose to take that chance, others decide to sell. ”
fentress, humphries and many other notable colorado architects who launched their firms in the 1970s and ’80s, began their careers when local architectural leaders like bill muchow, temple buell, rod davis, john anderson, cab childress, john rogers, chuck sink and peter dominick were still practicing .
“in many firms, however, there is no plan for leadership transition. there’s a huge gap there, ” salgado adds. “it’s a different society today; the attitude is not the same. if you’re not engaging the next level of leadership and don’t have the right culture to keep them, they leave – often to start their own firms. ”
simmering just under the surface, this shift in culture is beginning to impact design firms statewide .
the “55 - plus generation of white men who lead our legacy firms today are still accustomed to a time when people sat at their desks and worked 14 hour days. the way they do business hasn’t changed, ” shares salgado. “the newer firms have a different attitude and a freshness about them … it’s a new culture. ”
she continues, “we’ve made a lot of changes in our firm culture. we are all equals and everyone has a voice in the conversation. we may hire more experienced staff than ourselves, and we don’t necessarily focus on hiring the cheapest talent out there. we also believe in flexibility and collaboration. instead of individual offices, we sit at a community table and work together. ”
fentress adds that pending changes may allow graduates to be licensed straight out of school, leading to more young firms with less experience. “some may be successful, some may not. this will affect how we all operate and work as architects, ” he shares. “young people often have different ideas – they are not as regimented in regard to how things have been done in the past. in our experience, many don’t stay around very long. they jump … looking for instant gratification. ”
he adds, “we don’t know how it’s all going to work out, or what it will look like, but it will be interesting. ”
as with any evolution, questions remain. where are we headed, and who will the next generation of leaders be? are colorado and the profession better off because of these outside acquisitions? who will fill all the empty shoes ?
humphries shares some valid concerns. “where are these outside firms in terms of concern for the city, our communities and the profession? are they here to be owners, or are they merely here to own a bigger piece of the pie? unfortunately, it seems that the conversation has faded, ” he shares. “if these outside firms take ownership of the community, we will be fine. but, even texas has more design dialogue going on than denver’s seen in the last 10 years. ”
he adds, “there are a lot of young, talented people out there, but i don’t think they put the same level of importance on making the city better. and it no longer feels like the profession is standing up for itself. ”
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the latest aj features all 49 winners of this year’s riba national awards, ordered into nine sector categories with cultural and higher - education projects particularly plentiful; and we speculate as to which schemes could feature in this year’s stirling prize shortlist. plus a year after the grenfell tower fire, architects discuss why the profession has struggled to find its voice on the disaster; lendlease chief jonathan emery talks about the developer’s ...
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yasmeen lari at her headquarters in moak sharif village where they also experiment with organic farming. image: al jazeera
yasmeen lari shows students how to use bamboo in the construction of houses. image: al jazeera .
an illustration explains how water from the flood flows away leaving the stilt structure intact. image: al jazeera
an illustration explains how water from the flood flows away leaving the stilt structure intact. image: al jazeera .
a disaster risk reduction centre being built in a village in sindh where villagers prepare for emergencies such as floods. image: al jazeera .
yasmeen lari and colleague nayeem shah look on as the roof for the disaster risk reduction centre is being put up by her team of workers. image: al jazeera
yasmeen lari' s headquarters where they experiment with structures before they taking them to disaster relief sites. image: al jazeera
yasmeen lari - pakistan’s first female architect - designed many of the most notable buildings in karachi, including the taj mahal hotel (1981) and the headquarters of the pakistan state oil company (1991), a towering glass and granite monolith which would not look out of place in any ‘western - inspired’ business district .
however, alongside these large commissions, lari set up the non - profit heritage foundation in 1980, a humanitarian design and build organisation which uses traditional materials and building techniques to create relief shelters and flood - resistant homes .
‘i often tell my colleagues, let us not treat disaster - affected households as destitute, needing handouts, ’ says lari. ‘rather let us give them due respect and treat them as we would a corporate - sector client. ’
much of the shelter provided by international agencies takes the form of tents, which provide temporary relief immediately following a flood or an earthquake, but which are no help should another disaster strike .
lari’s flood shelters, however, are permanent structures raised on bamboo stilts to provide a safe place out of reach of floodwater, and can double up as storage depots or women’s centres when not needed as a refuge .
the film also shows how traditional building materials – mud brick and lime mortar – were more resistant to flood damage than government - funded homes constructed from industrial baked bricks .
the heritage foundation has built more than 36, 000 shelters since 2010, and part of the foundation’s work involves teaching local people the traditional techniques used to construct their homes, so that they can help each other to build new housing or remedy problems to their homes when damaged by the elements .
‘in 2005 a lot of funding poured into pakistan, ’ says lari. ‘but i feel donor fatigue has set in, and it’s a good thing. now we’ve got to find ways to help ourselves. ’
with exciting commissions around the world, the founder of adjaye associates was the standout choice of the aj100 employees for contribution to the profession. pamela buxton met him and found out why he is happier with his work than ever before
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nac architecture is a design firm with over 170 architects , engineers , interior designers and support staff , with offices in spokane , seattle and los angeles . the firm specializes in architecture , planning , electrical engineering , interior design , and capital facilities consulting . core markets served include education ( k-12 and higher education ) , healthcare , laboratory , biotechnology , recreation , hospitality , civic , cultural , extended care , and restoration . incorporated in 1970 , nac architecture has roots in spokane , washington , dating back to 1960 . the firm has won over 230 design and industry awards in its history . in 2013 , nac architecture was ranked 18th for sustainable design among architectural firms in the u.s. by architect magazine , the official publication of the american institute of architects . the firm was ranked 45th overall . in 2011 , building design and construction magazine ranked nac architecture 30th overall and 9th among u.s. k-12 school design firms in their giants 300 report . 
nac architecture is a design firm with over 170 architects, engineers, interior designers and support staff, with offices in spokane, seattle and los angeles. the firm specializes in architecture, planning, electrical engineering, interior design, and capital facilities consulting. core markets served include education (k-12 and higher education), healthcare, laboratory, biotechnology, recreation, hospitality, civic, cultural, extended care, and restoration. incorporated in 1970, nac architecture has roots in spokane, washington, dating back to 1960. the firm has won over 230 design and industry awards in its history. in 2013, nac architecture was ranked 18th for sustainable design among architectural firms in the u.s. by architect magazine, the official publication of the american institute of architects. the firm was ranked 45th overall. in 2011, building design and construction magazine ranked nac architecture 30th overall and 9th among u.s. k-12 school design firms in their giants 300 report.
nac architecture is a design firm with over 170 architects, engineers, interior designers and support staff, with offices in spokane, seattle and los angeles. the firm specializes in architecture, planning, electrical engineering, interior design, and capital facilities consulting. core markets served include education (k-12 and higher education), healthcare, laboratory, biotechnology, recreation, hospitality, civic, cultural, extended care, and restoration. incorporated in 1970, nac architecture has roots in spokane, washington, dating back to 1960. the firm has won over 230 design and industry awards in its history. in 2013, nac architecture was ranked 18th for sustainable design among architectural firms in the u.s. by architect magazine, the official publication of the american institute of architects. the firm was ranked 45th overall. in 2011, building design and construction magazine ranked nac architecture 30th overall and 9th among u.s. k-12 school design firms in their giants 300 report.