tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11678721995893974262024-02-19T18:41:48.973-05:00SPEAKING OF ARCHITECTURESpillman Farmer Architects is an interdisciplinary practice of design professionals focused on the delivery of innovative building solutions based on human-centered design. Since 1927, we have been working closely with people and communities to deliver high quality, effective, and inspiring places to live, work, play, and learn. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06408640281848452241noreply@blogger.comBlogger107125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167872199589397426.post-29919764475128089482016-04-29T14:47:00.001-04:002016-05-02T14:22:04.116-04:00Learning By Making – Future Practice with Assemble<div class="MsoNormal">
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A line of people extends around the block, waiting to be
seated in an abandoned petroleum station turned temporary cinema, “Cineroleum,” on the hoof. It is a guerilla public space that leverages the transformational
quality of movies to vitalize a literal urban transformation. It’s no
coincidence that the film showing tonight is <i>Rebel Without a Cause</i>. The participants are undoubtedly directing
their angst toward the 4,000 abandoned petrol stations scattered across the
United Kingdom. However, the 20 students responsible for the Cineroleum are
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A few weeks earlier, the graduates, not all from architecture
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happen. The group rallies a large volunteer labor force and then orients itself
to demonstrating how to realize the project, publishing an instruction manual
as they go. Designing for unskilled workers requires the team to pare down the
design to its bare essentials. Plywood seats are made from simple templates, exterior
walls from sewn construction fabric. An unavoidable, hand-labored quality
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For the performance, the team don reflective suits made
from the same façade material and orchestrate the cinematic event, revealing the
project is as human as it is building. The metaphor being, “we are our work.” At the end of each showing, the curtains are
lifted up and the participants are reintroduced to reality, but left with the
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Coming to terms with the success of their new-found agency,
the group forms an architecture practice: Assemble. Their second project again
combats transportation infrastructure, designing another theatre to reactivate
space under a highway overpass. The same ethos is carried over; mortar-less
brick is threaded through rope and walls are temporarily constructed from
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Still unsatisfied with the status quo, alternative models
for sustaining their practice are pursued in the form of a cooperative artist
studio where they lease space to artists and work themselves. They win the 2015
Turner Prize, an award traditionally reserved for artists, to inject a
substantial prize earning into a neighborhood revitalization project in
Liverpool, England. They capitalize on the handmade industry of their work,
carving a niche for residents to make craft products for an age that again
craves them. Assemble continues the tradition of making architecture for
teaching, but adapts to a modern playing field.</div>
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of Europe, is suffering a severe housing crisis due to continued war. Alvar
Aalto escapes to the United States, but continually devises ways to help from
afar. To take advantage of his charisma, he crafts a speech to conjure support
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solved by setting up an Institute of Architectural Research, where we can
experiment with flexible standardization, permitting variation in spite, or
rather because of the fact that the building components are
mass-produced.” (Göran Schildt, <i>Alvar Aalto: The Mature
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coursework that includes construction as a fundamental part of an architect’s training.
He looks to mobilize a student corps to rebuild Finland. The project falls
through, but Aalto puts idea to practice with two housing projects: one at MIT
and the other at his summer retreat in Muuratsalo.</span></div>
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American bricks. He instead contracts the worst brick maker in Boston to take
advantage of the maximum variability of product. The bricks are fired in a wood
kiln, which scorches the surface and reveals its creation, and no bricks are
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<i>It’s rare that architects are able to experiment with
architecture. It involves risk and the unknown, not anything a building should embrace.
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Bernard Maybeck climbs on top of what appears to be a
thatched roof, actually made of sprayed cement, with a pail of chemicals and a
paintbrush. The solutions he carries have been mixed by the chemistry teacher
from Principia College, where this experiment in architecture is taking place.
Maybeck surveys the roof and daubs the wash in appropriate places, aging the
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Maybeck conceives this project as the Sample House, but the
workers refer to it as the Mistake House and now so does everyone. Its purpose
is to test all construction techniques before applying them to the rest of the
campus. Maybeck has been highly experimental with his detailing in a great
effort to make the building appear time-worn. Mortar is scraped deeply or left
oozing out in places to compare effect; acid washes etch surfaces and oxidized
stains accentuate detail to act out Maybeck’s painterly vision. Simply, it is a
proving ground for materials and processes and serves as a reference for the
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There is a serious philosophical underpinning to Maybeck’s
rustic experimentation. He hints in writing to his assistant Edward Hussey, “We
are to make a College City of homey homes instead of stereotyped jails from
which to turn out individuals instead of automatons…” (Robert M. Craig, <i>Bernard Maybeck at Principia College</i>
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impart morality to inhabitants. These two ideas converge with his idiosyncratic
detailing, a reminder of his upbringing in the Arts and Crafts movement. A
campus, full of impressionable minds, is critically important to Maybeck. The
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"The Mistake House" by Michael Imber<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06408640281848452241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167872199589397426.post-47530105504664217162015-12-21T16:02:00.001-05:002015-12-21T16:07:35.353-05:00Bethlehem Christmas Trellis<div class="MsoNormal">
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To kick off the holiday season, SFA worked with volunteers
at Payrow Plaza to construct the city’s inaugural Christmas City Trellis. The
idea was envisioned by SFA in response to the Citizens Christmas City Committee
challenge, “Will you be able to raise money to support the purchase of energy
efficient, pre-strung, artificial Christmas trees?” The Trellis project will do
just that, by displaying and selling ornaments as part of a new, annual holiday
attraction.<br />
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The Trellis is made of three major components: the frame,
the chimes, and the personalized ornaments. Each year a different artist will
design the ornaments and presentation to encourage renewed donations. To
accommodate this arrangement, the frame is modular so future installations can
grow and vary as desired. The 2015 ornaments are inspired by fusing the shapes and
characteristics of two familiar holiday symbols: a star and a candle.<br />
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The team decided an acoustic installation best resonated
with the brief because the sound serves as another layer of ornamentation. Of
course, an important consideration for chimes is that they need to be musical.
Salvatore Verrastro, a principal at SFA explains, “We didn’t want the Trellis
chimes to make noise; we wanted it to create and build harmony. A significant
amount of research went into how we could specifically design each of the
chimes to sound a note within a complex chord. If the wind plays the chimes,
the notes will sound intentional, and visitors can experiment with the chimes
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The Trellis was unveiled during the Bethlehem Christmas Tree
Lighting Ceremony. Of course, you’re all invited to visit until January 10<sup>th</sup>.
Big shout out to everyone involved from SFA including Christie, Elliot, Vanessa, Dan
Silberman, Clint, and Sal!<br />
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Thank you to all of our collaborators and partners who
played an integral role in the success of the Trellis:<br />
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<a href="http://www.airproducts.com/">Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.</a><br />
<a href="http://www.lehighvalleychamber.org/bethlehem.html">Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce</a><br />
<a href="http://www.breykrause.com/">Brey Krause</a><br />
<a href="http://www.lehighvalleychamber.org/christmas-city.html">Citizens Christmas City Committee</a><br />
<a href="http://www.bethlehem-pa.gov/">City of Bethlehem</a><br />
<a href="http://www.szokebrothers.com/">Szoke Brothers, Inc.</a><br />
<a href="http://www.waitzcorp.com/">Waitz Corporation</a><br />
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are feeling rejuvenated and excited for 2015 with the exciting news that Spillman
Farmer’s former intern (and recent <a href="http://www.philau.edu/" target="_blank">Philadelphia University</a> graduate) Dan Silberman, will be joining us full time! Among Dan’s
many accomplishments is his first–place win in the 113th John Stewardson
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Stewardson was a prominent Pennsylvania architect who is credited with the
English Gothic Revival, an architectural style that inspired many of his firm’s
(Cope & Stewardson) collegiate buildings. The Stewardson Memorial Fellowship competition, founded in John’s honor, is the most prestigious competition for
students in the state of Pennsylvania. To be eligible, undergraduate students
must be in their final year pursuing a degree in architecture from an
accredited school of architecture in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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year’s Stewardson participants are tasked with developing a complete solution
to a particular design challenge within a rigorous 10-day time frame. The
challenge in the 2014 competition was to develop a design involving mixed-use
residential, commercial and arts facilities that would foster a sense of
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storefront, whose modular façade-panel system could display community-based
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“Ridge Avenue, once a
busy commercial corridor is now basically a small highway that connects the
surrounding suburbs to the city,” Dan said. “My submission was designed to take
advantage of the corridor’s potential fo</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">r public communication by creating an
opportunity to broadcast information about the neighborhood, the artists within
the district and the new shops to those pass by every day without knowing the
potential value and significance of the neighborhood.” </span><br />
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their written comments, the competition’s 2014 jury praised Dan’s design for
the way it blurred the existing facades with layers of new construction, making
it nearly impossible to distinguish old from new. The jury members said that
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first-place win earned him a $10,000 scholarship to study architecture abroad. During
his travels, Dan visited many of our favorites, including many works from </span><a href="http://subtilitas.tumblr.com/tagged/Peter-Zumthor" target="_blank">Peter Zumthor</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> and </span><a href="http://subtilitas.tumblr.com/tagged/Carlo-Scarpa" target="_blank">Carlo Scarpa</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">. We
had the opportunity to watch Dan grow over the years – as a student and an
intern. He is a thoughtful and mature designer, who is well-suited for the
rigors of Spillman Farmer. We’re excited to hear more about Dan’s travels (and
hopefully read about them in upcoming blogs!) once he settles in – and we’re
also looking forward to seeing how his experience abroad will inform his
thinking and design.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06408640281848452241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167872199589397426.post-7762211004200248732014-11-20T09:01:00.001-05:002014-11-20T16:17:04.039-05:00Material, Process, Product - Repurpose, Recycle, Rethink<div class="MsoNormal">
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Spillman Farmer’s <a href="http://speakingofarchitecture-sfa.blogspot.com/2013/11/speaking-of-architecture-slathouse.html" target="_blank">entry to the inaugural Playhouse Design Showcase and Competition</a> was awarded
first place. While we were humbled by the recognition, we knew that when this
year’s competition rolled around, we would need to make some changes to minimize
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develop a structure that was light and easy to assemble: an eco-friendly
structure that could be configured by a child without any tools, glue, or
fasteners. To build the structure, we wanted a singular, durable material that
could be used as the structural system, the walls, the roof, and the furniture: cardboard. Cardboard not only fits all of these criteria, but has already been established as a kid-favorite (perhaps to the chagrin of parents everywhere, when they realize that the toys in the cardboard box aren't as popular as the cardboard box itself)! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">As we reflect on the process, we are in awe of the possibilities of this construct, the module, and the discipline of working within the inherent restraints of a material system. Great design is informed by restraints and rules, and quite often, designs with the most restrictions and rules yield the most innovative design.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Institute (ULI) has selected the SteelStacks Arts and Cultural Campus as a
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dedicated to promoting arts and culture in Bethlehem, PA. The SteelStacks
campus recently won a Willard G. “Bill” Rouse Award for Excellence from ULI’s
Philadelphia chapter, and was named a finalist for the Global Awards in June of
this year along with 23 other projects worldwide. The campus includes
developments such as Levitt Pavilion, the ArtsQuest Center, the Visitor's Center,
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Center is not only an integral piece of the SteelStacks campus, but also a key
component in the revitalization of the abandoned Bethlehem Steel property. The
ArtsQuest Center has achieved much success since its completion in 2009,
receiving accolades such as a Silver Medal from the American Institute of
Architects’ Pennsylvania Chapter, an A+
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were recognized as recipients of the 2014 Global Awards for Excellence, six of
which are located in North America. SteelStacks is the only North American
project located on the East Coast. According to the ULI website, each of the
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education and research institute supported by its members. Its mission is to
provide leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and
sustaining thriving communities worldwide. Established in 1936, the Institute
has more than 32,000 members representing all aspects of land use and
development disciplines. </span><span style="background: white; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Head over to<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>ULI’s</span></span><span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> website<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white;"> </span></span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">to
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<a href="http://uli.org/" target="_blank">Urban Land Institute</a><br />
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<b>SteelStacks Campus Buildings:</b><br />
<a href="http://spillmanfarmer.com/#/artsquest%20center" target="_blank">ArtsQuest Center</a>, Spillman Farmer Architects<br />
<a href="http://www.wrtdesign.com/projects/detail/levitt-pavilion-at-steelstacks/247" target="_blank">Levitt Pavilion</a>, Wallace Roberts and Todd<br />
<a href="http://www.wlvt.org/home/" target="_blank">PBS 39</a>, URS<br />
<a href="http://www.legacyarchitecture.net/bethlehem-visitor-center-2/" target="_blank">Bethlehem Visitor's Center</a>, Legacy Architecture & <span style="font-family: inherit;">USA Architects</span><br />
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<b>The SteelStacks Team:</b><br />
<a href="http://spillmanfarmer.com/" target="_blank">Spillman Farmer Architects</a><br />
<a href="http://www.wrtdesign.com/" target="_blank">Wallace Roberts and Todd</a><br />
<a href="http://www.urs.com/services/architecture/" target="_blank">URS</a><br />
<a href="http://www.legacyarchitecture.net/" target="_blank">Legacy Architecture</a><br />
<a href="http://www.usaarchitects.com/" target="_blank">USA Architects</a><br />
<a href="http://www.artefactarchitecture.com/" target="_blank">Artefact</a><br />
<a href="http://www.lobsintl.com/" target="_blank">L'Observetoir</a><br />
<a href="http://boyleconstruction.com/" target="_blank">Boyle Construction</a><br />
<a href="http://www.butz.com/" target="_blank">Alvin H. Butz, Inc.</a><br />
<a href="http://www.bethlehem-pa.gov/" target="_blank">Bethlehem Redevelopment Authority</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06408640281848452241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167872199589397426.post-45912774067408155002014-06-30T09:04:00.002-04:002014-06-30T09:05:14.368-04:00SFA News - ULI Philadelphia Rouse Award for ExcellenceSpillman Farmer Architects is pleased to announce that the Urban Land Institute Philadelphia has awarded a Willard G. "Bill" Rouse Award for Excellence to the SteelStacks Arts and Cultural Campus. Our work at the ArtsQuest Center, which recently won an <a href="http://speakingofarchitecture-sfa.blogspot.com/2012/04/sfa-news-aia-pa-award-for-artsquest.html" target="_blank">AIA Pennsylvania Silver Medal</a>, is a key component of this large-scale, multidisciplinary revitalization project. We're proud to be a part of this revitalization effort in our own backyard!<br />
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The Urban Land Institute Philadelphia is a branch of the national Urban Land Institute (ULI), a nonprofit research and education organization dedicated to responsible land use and community support. ULI Philadelphia serves the greater Philadelphia area's public and private sectors through education, advocacy, and expertise. The Institute held their first annual awards reception on June 18th, where nine of our region's most exemplary projects were awarded the inaugural Rouse Awards. Head over to <a href="http://philadelphia.uli.org/news/awardswinners/" target="_blank">ULI's blog</a> to see the full list of winners, including eight other winners across our region.<br />
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Of the nine winners, the SteelStacks Campus is the only finalist for the Urban Land Institute's Global Awards for Excellence, an awards program that's been recognizing excellence in land use practices for nearly 40 years. The Global Excellence Award winners will be announced at ULI's fall meeting in October 2014. The finalists for this prestigious award include 10 other North American projects, as well as 12 projects from around the globe. Check out the winners at <a href="http://uli.org/press-release/finalists-2014-global-awards-excellence/" target="_blank">ULI.org</a>.<br />
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Our project at SteelStacks, the ArtsQuest Center, also received an inaugural <a href="http://awards.architizer.com/winners/archive/?event=1&id=2" target="_blank">A+ award</a> from architizer.com and was featured as a <a href="http://www.archdaily.com/170936/the-bethlehem-steel-corporation-spillman-farmer-architects/" target="_blank">top 5 Cultural Building of the Year</a> on archdaily.com. The ArtsQuest Center was also featured in CASABELLA magazine and ARCHITECT magazine.<br />
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<b>More information:</b><br />
<a href="http://uli.org/" target="_blank">Urban Land Institute</a><br />
<a href="http://philadelphia.uli.org/" target="_blank">Urban Land Institute Philadelphia</a><br />
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<b>SteelStacks Campus Buildings:</b><br />
<a href="http://spillmanfarmer.com/#/artsquest%20center" target="_blank">ArtsQuest Center</a>, Spillman Farmer Architects<br />
<a href="http://www.wrtdesign.com/projects/detail/levitt-pavilion-at-steelstacks/247" target="_blank">Levitt Pavilion</a>, Wallace Roberts and Todd<br />
PBS 39, <a href="http://www.urs.com/services/architecture/" target="_blank">URS</a><br />
<a href="http://www.legacyarchitecture.net/bethlehem-visitor-center-2/" target="_blank">Bethlehem Visitor's Center</a>, Legacy Architecture & USA Architects<br />
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<b>The SteelStacks Team:</b><br />
<a href="http://spillmanfarmer.com/" target="_blank">Spillman Farmer Architects</a><br />
<a href="http://www.wrtdesign.com/" target="_blank">Wallace Roberts and Todd</a><br />
<a href="http://www.urs.com/services/architecture/" target="_blank">URS</a><br />
<a href="http://www.legacyarchitecture.net/" target="_blank">Legacy Architecture</a><br />
<a href="http://www.usaarchitects.com/" target="_blank">USA Architects</a><br />
<a href="http://www.artefactarchitecture.com/" target="_blank">Artefact</a><br />
<a href="http://www.lobsintl.com/" target="_blank">L'Observetoir</a><br />
<a href="http://boyleconstruction.com/" target="_blank">Boyle Construction</a><br />
<a href="http://www.butz.com/" target="_blank">Alvin H. Butz, Inc.</a><br />
<a href="http://www.bethlehem-pa.gov/" target="_blank">Bethlehem Redevelopment Authority</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06408640281848452241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167872199589397426.post-85808956318347856502014-05-22T08:30:00.001-04:002014-05-22T08:30:35.777-04:00Material Process Product - A Building That Transcends TimeLast month, it was our honor to be interviewed for the Seaton Hall project at Kansas State’s College of Architecture, Planning, and Design. Seaton Hall, home to K-State’s design school, is a hallmark of the University and one of the oldest buildings on campus. At the interview, we focused on the way that architectural education and techniques have changed throughout history; our thesis suggested, however, that high-quality spaces are timeless and always relevant. In the vein of Gottfried Semper, we referenced both tectonic and stereotomic examples of natural “architecture” in the Kansas landscape, making an architectural argument for a building that joins a heavy, carved stereotomic mass with a lighter, additive tectonic frame. The tension between these two opposing yet complementary systems became the parameter through which we conceived the project.<br />
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As with all our buildings, we began to approach Seaton Hall by immersing ourselves in the broader history of K-State and the character of the Kansas landscape. At Seaton Hall specifically, issues of historicism and contextual reference began to raise questions about the stylistic character of new built interventions. Rather than tying our thinking to one particular architectural time period, we moved toward developing an architectural language that transcends time. This language, marked by timelessness and material history, weathers and changes along with time, improving its appearance and developing an attractive patina that speaks to its age. Deployed into an architectural model that unites Semper’s ideals of stereotomic mass and tectonic construction, a timeless architectural language could bring a deep meaning and an appropriate identity to Seaton Hall.<br />
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Kansas has perhaps the greatest example of natural stereotomic mass, formed over time and by forces of nature, and characterizing a specific landscape and sense of place. The Chalk Pyramids of Monument Rocks are a natural chalk formation in Western Kansas, reaching nearly 70 feet into the air and defining an iconic profile in the otherwise flat Kansas landscape. Their character, influenced by their immense scale, creates an experience for visitors: an experience shaped by sunlight raking across their complex texture, rain streaking their ragged faces, and deeply impactful space formed from nothing more than chalk, water, wind, and time.<br />
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Applied architecturally, tectonic elements complement this stereotomic mass. When searching for a precedent in the history and culture of Kansas, we turned to the center-pivot agrarian machines that dot the Kansas landscape. Though manmade, these machines are exercises in utility and practicality; they contain no superfluous parts, and their relationship to the land is straightforward and uncomplicated. They mark the land carefully and deliberately, leaving a geometric footprint that has become part of the identity of the Midwest.<br />
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We believe that, like fine art, good architecture has the ability to transform a person’s thinking. Both art and architecture are concerned with the essential elements of form and space, and the principles that influence them: mass, void, balance, scale, texture, rhythm, movement, and proportion. These fundamentals of great architecture are grounded in a deep understanding of the history of a place. When combined, these principles create unique experiences for visitors: thoughtful programming, manipulation of light, impactful materials, and high-quality spaces. At the K-State interview and with all our projects, we explored the architectural idea that these experiences, brought together in a quiet, confident idea, have the power to enhance the human experience.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06408640281848452241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167872199589397426.post-36573511573864094942014-02-11T08:49:00.000-05:002014-02-12T10:43:25.787-05:00Material, Process, Product - On Mushrooms, Part 1: Mycelium Lessons<div class="MsoNormal">
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Architecture has a lot to learn from the intricacies of our
natural world: from scientific thermal properties to all scales of biomimicry,
nature is full of lessons in form, structure, and beauty. Mushrooms, as one of
the oldest life forms on the planet, have some of the deepest lessons to teach:
while they are traditionally known for their nutritional and medicinal
benefits, we continue to discover the mysteries kept by this ancient species. The
mycelium structure of mushrooms is pound for pound stronger than concrete,<a href="file://pokey/Marketing/Blog/joe%20blog/toia/Toia%20Blog_KGC2.doc#_edn1" name="_ednref1" title=""><span class="MsoEndnoteReference"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoEndnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[i]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></a>
and engineers are beginning to explore its characteristics to create
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and eco-friendly car parts such as dashboards and bumpers.<a href="file://pokey/Marketing/Blog/joe%20blog/toia/Toia%20Blog_KGC2.doc#_edn3" name="_ednref3" title=""><span class="MsoEndnoteReference"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoEndnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[iii]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></a> When
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Nature-based artist <a href="http://jimtoia.com/" target="_blank">Jim Toia</a> is fascinated with mushrooms. Toia
is currently the Director of Community-based Teaching at Lafayette College, and
his art is focused on mushrooms and their unique mycelium structure. Jim’s
works are produced in a scientific, “spore drop” fashion, but with a far less
traditional, less clinical approach: his production relies on a careful
choreography and manipulation of nature in documenting spore patterns. He acts as a maestro of sorts, conducting
environmental conditions and various mushroom species by directing air currents
around a carefully-positioned mushroom composition. He also layers different species, moving the
mushrooms around to activate the full potential of the canvas. Unlike the
recording of brush strokes on canvas, Toia’s medium is invisible. The
mushroom’s spores are microscopic and impossible to detect until they have
landed in large quantity on the paper. In this way, Jim literally works
blindly; he waits patiently, relying solely on his experience and knowledge of
spore behavior. The end result is both
deliberate and surprising; a work of art is created through a dance between
nature and the human hand. As a result, Jim’s works are a delicate balance of
form, light, texture, and depth that could transcend a traditional abstract
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Paul (Speaker) (2008). <i>Six ways mushrooms can save the world.</i> TED Talks.
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Alsever, Jennifer (2011). Innovation Nation: Car parts made of mushrooms. CNN
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Some timeless thinking about design and the civic heart of a
city by Bob Spillman from 1967 to round out an excellent </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2013 at Spillman Farmer Architects.</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for 2014 from all of us at SFA.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Construction of the new Bethlehem Public Library is on
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Painters are busy painting the exterior columns and windows,
plasterers are working on the colonnade ceilings, and glaziers are completing
the glass installation, while on the interior, workers are installing flooring
materials, plaster walls, acoustical ceilings and ceiling light fixtures.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p>By contrast, the Children's Room will feature brighter
colors and smaller scale furniture, while the Bethlehem Room will have wood
stacks and walnut paneling to convey a sense of restful security.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Art will be used in the Library as elsewhere throughout the
Center to represent the best of both traditional and contemporary artistic
expression. The sixty-foot high sculpture by Joseph Greenberg, located on the
plaza and constructed of welded steel, is said to represent the fusion and
integration of the nationalities comprising our citizenry.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The wall sculpture by Joseph Cantieni in the Library stair
hall is intended to represent three interconnected trees of knowledge beginning
in the basement with the beginnings of life and cumulating at the top with
man's exploration of space.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In contrast to the rough welded reinforcing bars of
weathering steel in the exterior Greenberg sculpture, the playful Centieni wall
sculpture will feature bright metals, polychrome, and colorful plastic forms.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And don't be too surprised in walking through the Library to
find a simple woodcut here, and etching there, and a colored lithograph elsewhere.
There will be ample room for additional works of art as the City's collection
grows.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now that the Library is reaching completion it is almost
impossible to visualize the City Center without it. It is the cornerstone of
the composition and the balance in both mass and function to the taller
government buildings on the east side of the plaza.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It has become a reality only because the citizens of
Bethlehem wanted it badly enough to personally subscribe to pay over one-third
of its cost. An enlightened City Government with the power of veto resting in
either political party chose to respond to this need by providing one-third of
the cost from tax monies and by securing the balance needed through State and
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All that remains is for the first bright-eyed youngster to
walk through the main entrance door on Oct. 11 and officially open the Library
that the citizens of Bethlehem made possible.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Joseph J. Greenberg, the sculptor of the black granite Bear
and Cub at the Philadelphia Zoo and many other public sculptures. Mr. Greenberg, a versatile and prolific
artist, produced works ranging from realistic stone carvings of animals to
stylized Fiberglas figures and abstract bronzes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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We are filled with gratitude
this month, as we give thanks for a very special kind of <b>Material Process Product</b>: the Spillman Farmer team, collaborators and clients. In this case,
the <b>material</b> is our team of critical thinkers, the <b>process</b> is our
unending curiosity in finding unique solutions to problems, and the <b>product</b>
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Our identity is tied to our
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practice to this day. Our Firm Award application, much like our buildings,
focused on material sensibilities and the human experience. At our core, we are
regionalists: we believe that great place-making is reflective of the intricate
history, materials, human emotions, and experiences of its site. Our practice,
informed by the community we live in, is dedicated to reflecting these details
in every site we approach. We have been shaped by the story of our region, and
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an affirmation of nearly a century of achievement. It also represents our
continued commitment to growth, improvement, and exploration in the years to come.
Today we stand as an 86-year-old startup company with boundless enthusiasm for
the clients and projects (past, present, and future) that have enabled us to
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encouraged us, thanks to you too; without our fantastic team of collaborators,
we would have no history to honor. This recognition is a testament to the way
you continually entrust your resources to us, and that commitment to us is just
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06408640281848452241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167872199589397426.post-8847719876421208902013-11-21T09:28:00.001-05:002013-11-21T09:49:53.508-05:00Speaking of Architecture - SlatHouseSpecial Guest blog by Elliot Nolter, Intern Architect at Spillman Farmer Architects and Team Leader for the AIA Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter Playhouse Competition & Design Showcase<br />
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We wanted the playhouse to be
something kids not only play in, but on, under, and around as well. It
has the elements of a house, but isn’t. It has the materials of a pirate
ship, without the scurvy crew. And it has the protection of a fort, but
can be invaded by Mom when it’s time for dinner. The simple, yet
versatile design of the SlatHouse allows for the child’s imagination to fill
the voids, creating infinite opportunities for play. The flexibility of
the fabric adds another element to the otherwise static enclosure of the
frame. On a daily basis, or as a child ages, the playhouse may take on
new forms and new uses by simply “dressing” it in a new way. The durable
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Keeping the material palette
simple is something Spillman Farmer prides itself on, and being able to do more
with less is a valuable lesson to teach children of all ages. The wood is
thermally modified yellow pine - a common material for outdoor use because of
its resistance to rot and insect damage. No chemicals are used in the
process, making the wood safe to touch, smell, and for some kids, even
taste. The fabric pieces are heavy-duty vinyl that will provide a
bright color and durability that will withstand harsh winters and destructive
children, alike. Our hope is that children will use the SlatHouse in ways
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SlatHouse is on display at <a href="http://www.artsquest.org/groups/christkindlemarkt.php" target="_blank">Christkindlmarkt </a>in Bethlehem starting today! Head over before December 22 to bid for a chance to take this playhouse home. All proceeds from the auction benefit the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley. </div>
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The Arts Plaza is a raw, open-air space for the arts at Lafayette
College in Easton, PA. The structure transformed a former auto-repair facility
into a dynamic outdoor teaching space that responds to its natural environment
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urban “unfill” project; its formerly solid walls were removed to create an
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The Arts Plaza was selected among 93 project entries by 37
architectural firms in the state of Pennsylvania. Jury Chairman Victor F. Trahan
III, FAIA of Trahan Architects said that the jury selected Arts Plaza to
receive a Citation of Merit because they felt the idea of an urban unfill
project was refreshing and compelling. “The power is in the restraint” Trahan
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American Institute of Architects Pennsylvania Chapter has selected our firm to
receive the 2013 Architectural Firm Award. This was the inaugural year for the award,
which honors an architectural firm that has consistently demonstrated a
commitment to design excellence and has made outstanding contributions to the
profession of architecture for a period of at least 10 years.<br />
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<i>Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society Sigal Museum, AIA Pennsylvania Award of Merit 2011</i><br />
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<i>Bryn Athyn College Doering Center for Science, AIA Pennsylvania Award of Merit 2011</i><br />
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East Hall into a memorable and meaningful living/learning environment for
students. East Hall includes warm, inviting interiors with thoughtful
historic detailing that respects the original architecture. Large and small
social spaces foster a sense of community, and are located strategically to
minimize circulation zones and provide visual and physical connectivity to the
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pre-fabricated construction strategies. This system of construction minimizes
site disruption and shortens construction time. Fabricating the addition in
this way allows for a timely juxtaposition of construction methods. Ultimately,
the building respects its early 20th century fabric while exploiting a
21st-century construction model. This time lapse shows construction progress
from May 20-August 14, 2013. As you'll see, the entire new construction portion
of the project was completed during this time. Students moved in to the East Hall
addition and into a renovated portion of the existing building at the start of
Muhlenberg's academic semester on August 15th.</span></span></span></div>
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renovations and additions modernize East Hall into a desirable residence hall
for Muhlenberg students. Through multiple programming sessions and design
alternatives, SFA's interventions are transforming the hall with a delicate
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architecture. The best sketches amplify initial thoughts about a concept, while
capturing and communicating thinking with clarity. In 1922, Mies Van der Rohe sketched
his “Glass Skyscraper,Project, Elevation Study”.
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throughout his career. Simple charcoal marks, in a context,
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The images that follow are a foray into a new type of architectural
sketching. Through my ongoing exploration of <a href="http://speakingofarchitecture-sfa.blogspot.com/2012/03/living-in-brownfield-page67-by-lynette.html" target="_blank">iPhoneography</a> and
conversations about architectural representation with <a href="https://www.picomeanslittle.com/home" target="_blank">Pico|Little Architecture</a> designer Andrea Panico, I began to explore the ways that
traditional architectural communication could be translated to a new media.</span></div>
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marks or “samples” as the starting point. The image conveys an architectural
concept with mobile technologies. The
initial sketch was a carbon copy in the literal sense; a copy of a charcoal
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study. “Bennachie Tower” proposes a
personal vision of a wood and glass tower, using the same techniques that
yielded Carbon Copy. Both images are hybrid photograph, drawing and collage.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Bennachie Tower, utilizes a photographic “sample” of
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Forest criticizes the traditional skyscraper renderings (often showing trees
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media at that time. The image
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sketch, and ultimately, the concept of using a mobile device as a sketchbook. The result is a collage of pixels: each
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I was compelled to share these studies on Speaking of
Architecture after a visit to the Museum of Modern Art this summer. <a href="http://www.moma.org/visit/calendar/exhibitions/1369" target="_blank">“Cut ‘n’ Paste: From Architectural Assemblage to Collage City”</a> is a small but powerful
show that examines “early uses of collage to trace its evolution as both an
aesthetic technique central to architectural representation and a cultural
practice of layering, juxtaposition, and remix that configures the city.” The
exhibit was curated by MoMA’s Pedro Gadanho and assistant Phoebe Springstubb.
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to design. Personally, I am passionate about materials, and I believe a refined
palette of authentic materials is an essential design tool. Further, I believe
a disregard for materials and their methods of assembly results in built
projects that lack the rich human experience that this type of expression can
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Having grown up in the garment industry, I
have a deep appreciation for the process of making. These open factories were rife
with the infinite colors, textures, and patterns that influence our practice to
this day. Spools of thread, dust in the air, rolls of fabric, and the sounds of
humming machinery all shaped my experience. Over the years of practice, I’ve
become particularly interested in the ways that architectural parlance
intersects with the jargon of the garment industry. As architects, we refer to
“urban fabric” on a daily basis, noting the ways that the intricacies of urban
life mimic the interwoven threads of material. I’ve also come to think of some
structural system as “threads”—materials that bind together disparate pieces of
building into a common system.<br />
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thinking, I’m particularly intrigued with the work of Emil Lukas, whose art
stems from similar sensibilities about material. His “thread paintings” elevate
common thread (which is both humble and highly accessible) into layered,
dynamic pieces. The paintings, which convey a straightforward simplicity at
first glance, reveal a deliberate, complex depth upon closer observation. Each
of his threads, stretched over a simple frame, works to create an atmosphere of lightness and form. Together, they create a three-dimensional projection that grabs the viewer from within. As with most
buildings, Lukas’s paintings are symphonies in many parts: simple elements come
together to create a composition that’s much greater than the sum of their
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06408640281848452241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167872199589397426.post-37887733462961460502013-06-26T11:23:00.001-04:002013-07-02T15:36:18.992-04:00Great Heights in Higher Education - Diversity on Campus<br />
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SFA is proud to announce that we recently completed work at
Elon University’s Numen Lumen Center, the Multifaith Center on campus. “Numen
Lumen,” in addition to being the University’s motto, is a symbol of spiritual and
intellectual light for students on campus. The Multifaith Center aims to create
a welcoming atmosphere for students of many faiths, and to attract a diverse
body of students to a central meeting place. The Center’s location in Elon’s
Academic Village is important, as it anchors a major living/learning community
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Spillman Farmer Architects and Newman Architects of New Haven, CT. Major
features include a two-story skylit worship space and a larger room that can be
used as a banquet area or auditorium. Because of the religious nature of the
building, special concerns such as ablution rooms, kosher kitchens, prayer
rooms, and icon storage were all incorporated into the building. Special care
was also taken to create a reverent, calm environment within the building: a
water wall and an outdoor meditation garden help to ensure this environment.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Pedagogically, the Multifaith Center is crucial to Elon’s
efforts to create an open, accepting, and diverse atmosphere on campus. The
Center allows students to practice and learn about the faiths represented at
Elon. As a university, Elon hopes that the Center will promote peace and
understanding among students.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://www.elon.edu/home/" target="_blank">Elon University</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">“A quiet town in eastern Pennsylvania, Bethlehem was
headquarters of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation, a 96-year-old company that
provided steel for the nation, from the Empire State Building to the Golden
Gate Bridge. In 1995, it ceased production and in 2001, it declared bankruptcy.
While parts of the vast complex remain abandoned, service industries are moving
in, and the site has become a tourist destination. Jessica Bandy examines the
life cycle of Bethlehem from different generational points of view.” <a href="http://mfaphoto.sva.edu/thesis/2013/" target="_blank">Excerpt from the School of the Visual Arts website</a></span></div>
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and hope that you’ll support the arts and the artist by spreading the word
about this great project. I have not seen all of the images and video, but I do
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</span><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06408640281848452241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167872199589397426.post-78176432914678651122013-04-24T14:24:00.000-04:002013-04-26T11:00:06.358-04:00Material Process Product - The Art of RevitalizationI recently had the pleasure of taking part in a panel discussion on revitalization through arts and culture at the <a href="http://www.nbm.org/" target="_blank">National Building Museum</a> in Washington D.C. The panel was quite diverse, consisting of <a href="http://www.trustarts.org/" target="_blank">Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s</a> Kevin McMahon, <a href="http://www.powerhouseproductions.org/" target="_blank">Powerhouse Production’s</a> Gina Reichert, and myself (Joseph N. Biondo of <a href="http://www.spillmanfarmer.com/" target="_blank">Spillman Farmer Architects</a>). The program focused on the rebirth of industrial cities like Pittsburgh, Detroit and the Lehigh Valley. I became particularly intrigued by the work Powerhouse Productions is doing in Detroit neighborhoods: as part of their mission, they allow national artists to transform abandoned homes into interactive objects of art. <br />
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Many communities throughout our country have flourished through smart redevelopment and introduction of the arts. The SoHo region of lower Manhattan is a particularly strong example. A variety of factors in SoHo transformed a “low road,” dead part of an American city into a more dynamic, more diverse, and economically stronger community. <o:p></o:p><br />
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The acronym SoHo was part of a clever branding strategy which refers to an area south of Houston Street. This region was the heart of manufacturing in New York in the early 1900’s. By the 1950’s, many of the manufacturing facilities began to outgrow their lofts and started to relocate west, out of Manhattan. The area south of Houston Street became a castaway void between Midtown and Wall Street; a district of “low road” buildings that became too unsafe to visit. The area’s lack of diverse uses (caused, in part, by a lack of planning foresight) killed the urban life of this once-vibrant district. <o:p></o:p><br />
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Eventually, New York city planners looked to gentrify the area, while grassroots urban pioneers began to occupy it. Megastructures and major thoroughfares were proposed, but a burgeoning population of artists began to squat in the neighborhood’s structures. SoHo’s rebirth was attributed not to city planners, but to the artists whose urban pioneering spirit and modest necessity stimulated the renewal. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The similarities in Detroit’s neighborhoods (although currently underway) present an incredible potential for rebirth. Like SoHo, Detroit's residents want to feel part of a true neighborhood – an authentic, unique village atmosphere that provides history, a sense of place, and a spirit of belonging. This type of neighborhood, where safety, interaction, lively streets and unexpected delight occur, must attract the same kind of creative class that was drawn to SoHo in the 1960’s. To remain vital, cities like these need to be creative and innovative, both intellectually, culturally and technologically. Hats off to Detroit!<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06408640281848452241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167872199589397426.post-34824741134807000312013-03-26T16:04:00.000-04:002013-03-26T16:08:22.236-04:00Speaking of Architecture - AIA Grassroots<br />
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Washington, DC. This event provides us with an opportunity to speak with
our representatives on Capitol Hill regarding the future of our
profession. This year, much of the discussion centered around the AIA’s
“Repositioning” efforts, which will be the focus of the organization in the
next few years. Marketing strategists <a href="http://www.laplacacohen.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">LaPlaca Cohen</span></a> and <a href="http://www.pentagram.com/work/#/all/all/newest/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Pentagram</span></a>
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membership association for licensed architects, emerging professionals, and
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06408640281848452241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167872199589397426.post-76626321737082168942013-03-20T06:45:00.003-04:002013-03-20T08:42:38.614-04:00SFA News - Architizer A+ Award Win for Artsquest<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Spillman
Farmer Architects (SFA) is honored to announce that the Architizer A+ Awards
jury has chosen the ArtsQuest Center as a winner in the +Urban Transformation
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Project. As you know, the project anchors the redevelopment of the
Bethlehem Steel brownfield site, where SFA, ArtsQuest, and the City of
Bethlehem have been pursuing the revitalization that has brought new cultural
life to our city. As the country’s largest privately-owned brownfield, the
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country’s industrial past is a critical first step to healthy and vibrant
revitalization. We are fortunate to work in a community comprised of visionary
and steadfast leadership working together toward a common goal,” Spillman
Farmer Design Principal Joseph Biondo said. “Embracing our history while
introducing a diversity of arts, culture, and technology will always become a
catalyst in transforming urban areas.” More project information can be found at: <a href="http://www.spillmanfarmer.com/#/artsquest%20center">http://www.spillmanfarmer.com/#/artsquest%20center</a></span></div>
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collaboration and shared vision for the project was extraordinary. We’d
also like to thank the City of Bethlehem for rallying behind the project and
supporting its continued life. Many, many people contributed to the success of
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06408640281848452241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167872199589397426.post-20160666730545227782013-03-04T20:25:00.000-05:002013-03-06T08:37:18.113-05:00Living in the Brownfield - City of the Big Shoulders<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The “Save Prentice” movement began as a grassroots effort to save Prentice Women’s Hospital, another Chicago Brutalist masterwork, but grew into an examination of brutalism’s role in modern cities. For many, Chicago and UIC are foundaries of architectural thinking, places where architectural history, academic theories and modern practice come together in Netsch’s built forms.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After a recent trip to UIC, and in pursuit of a re-examination of Netsch’s work, I called upon mobile artist and SFA favorite <a href="http://speakingofarchitecture-sfa.blogspot.com/2012/03/living-in-brownfield-page67-by-lynette.html">Lynette Jackson</a>. Lynette and I collaborated to create a photographic essay in shared admiration of Netsch’s efforts at UIC. As a crucial element of this country’s architectural history, UIC is shockingly underappreciated. Our collaboration attempts to distribute images of Netsch’s work to a wider audience, building awareness of the need to preserve these landmarks.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On a 100-degree day in June 2012, I took and edited photographs of UIC completely on my iPhone. Through an all-digital collaborative “architectural iphonography” process, Lynette and I worked to develop the images into the graphic interpretations they became. In the final product, University Hall’s projecting, cantilevering mass is framed as the upward rising set of “big shoulders” that Netsch cited in Carl Sandburg’s 1914 poem “Chicago.”</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Special thanks to Kate Carter at Spillman Farmer Architects for collaborating with me in both word and idea. Kate's push to refine and focus brings out the best in our teams.</span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06408640281848452241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167872199589397426.post-90931142349122786362013-02-15T16:29:00.002-05:002013-02-15T16:29:42.337-05:00SFA News - Architizer Awards Finalist: ArtsQuest Center
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Spillman Farmer Architects is pleased
to announce that the ArtsQuest Center at Steelstacks has been recognized by the
Architizer A+ jury as a top five finalist in the Plus Categories for
Architecture and Urban Transformation.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Tw Cen MT","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Architizer A+ Awards is an international competition honoring
the world’s best spaces.</span> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The
awards, launched in partnership with the producers of The Webby Awards, is
extraordinary on many fronts: 200+ jurors; 50+ categories; an award trophy
designed by Snarkitecture and fabricated by the same group that makes the
Emmys; and a red carpet gala in New York City in May 2013. ArtsQuest Center is
entered in the Urban Transformation category of the A+ Awards, which honors
architecture that revitalizes neglected areas and results in lively community
spaces.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ArtsQuest Center is a dynamic performing arts, media, and cultural
center located on a brownfield that once housed Bethlehem Steel. The building
is an anchor for the revitalization effort in the City of Bethlehem, transforming
a once-abandoned historic industrial core into a dynamic, sustainable, and
livable mixed-use community.</span> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Honoring our country’s industrial past is a critical first step
to healthy and vibrant revitalization. We are fortunate to work in a community
comprised of visionary and steadfast leadership working together toward a
common goal,” Spillman Farmer Design Principal Joseph Biondo said. “Embracing
our history while introducing a diversity of arts, culture, and technology will
always become a catalyst in transforming urban areas.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Awards are selected by a panel of more than 200 jury members from a
broad range of disciplines, including art, film, architecture, design,
engineering, branding, and business.</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> They include:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Awards is open until March 19 and is limited to one vote per log-in platform.
Voters can log in to the Architizer Web site through their Facebook, LinkedIn,
Twitter, and Google to streamline the voting process. Winners will be announced
on the Architizer Web site on March 19, 2013.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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go to:</span> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://awards.architizer.com/public/voting/?cid=40"><span style="font-family: "Tw Cen MT","sans-serif";"><span style="color: blue;">http://awards.architizer.com/public/voting/?cid=40</span></span></a></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Tw Cen MT","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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