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This International Museum Day is themed "Museums for Education and Research." It underscores these cultural institutions’ pivotal role in shaping a more informed, sustainable, and inclusive society. “People trust museums as places where they can learn about the world and learn about themselves; museums do so much more than meets the eye,” says Zena Howard FAIA, our global cultural and civic practice leader. Find out how established and emerging institutions are shaking up what it means to be arbiters of culture: https://lnkd.in/ef6tUxs5 #IMD #knowledgeilluminated #PWinsights #designinsights

We’re deeply committed to fostering Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (J.E.D.I.) within our firm and promoting tolerance for all in the communities we serve.   On this International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, we proudly stand in solidarity with our LGBTQ+ community. We honor their resilience and bravery and affirm their fundamental right to live free from discrimination and harm. It's imperative that we continue to advocate for a world that celebrates differences, encourages participation, and ensures everyone is treated fairly. Join us in building a culture of J.E.D.I.: https://lnkd.in/eef4APJh

Our Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) Strategy Study has been honored with the 2024 Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) Award of Excellence in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion! This prestigious recognition celebrates our pioneering efforts in fostering fair and inclusive growth alongside the expanding transit network of the City of Austin. The study unveils a distinctive opportunity to implement policies that propel significant infrastructure development, ensuring universal access to the benefits of transit connectivity. It underscores the profound impact achieved through collaborative efforts among city leaders, transit entities, planners and designers in embedding equity within urban landscapes. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eE8XihxZ Heartfelt congratulations to our esteemed client, CapMetro, the dedicated project team, and our valued partners!

In celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, our Chicago studio's J.E.D.I. team proudly hosted a panel featuring five shining AAPI designers from three Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) based in Chicago: Jennifer Park of ParkFowler Plus, Annabell Ren, NOMA and Steven Karvelius, AIA from NEW OFFICE, and Ernest Wong, fASLA and Mejay Gula from site design group, ltd. Moderated by Yaqing Cai, J.E.D.I. co-champion, the panelists shared how their projects are uplifting communities, discussed the founding stories of their firms, and addressed the challenges they've encountered as individuals of AAPI heritage. We’re excited to continue building relationships with more M/WBE firms and creating more impactful projects that enrich our communities. #AAPIHeritageMonth #ItsNotAMoment #ItsAMindset

Micro-hospitals are revolutionizing healthcare access in underserved areas. Smaller than full-service hospitals but more comprehensive than free-standing emergency rooms, they’re fully accredited facilities that operate 24 hours a day with an emergency department, a few inpatient beds, and outpatient services.  One of the nation’s newest micro-hospitals, UChicago Medicine Crown Point, recently opened in Crown Point, Indiana. It consolidates scattered clinics into a centralized facility, offering cancer care and other specialized services closer to home. Its rapid realization underscores the power of strategic collaborations, exemplified by UChicago Medicine’s partnership with healthcare developer PMB.    https://lnkd.in/eKZzBbBF  The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western, Jake Rohe #microhospitals #healthcaredesign #inspirationilluminated #PWinsights #designinsights

Swag's out, conscious consumerism's in. As part of our commitment to Living Design, we’ve decided to skip the branded campus swag entirely this career fair season. Instead, students visiting our booth were entered in a raffle for a chance to win an iPad. Congratulations to Evelyn Truong, an architectural student at the University of Houston, for winning this year’s ‘no swag’ iPad! A huge thank you to everyone that visited us on campus. We love meeting the next generation of design talent and look forward to welcoming several interns and new graduates to our studios this summer. 

Making buildings safer for birds.   With World Migratory Bird Day on the horizon, we turn our attention back to the growing impact of urban development on our feathered friends. In the U.S. alone, building collisions—largely caused by the expansive use of glass—claim the lives of up to one billion birds each year. While there’s no one-size-fits-all solution, a combination of design moves has the potential to save millions of birds’ lives. “The whole push for bird-friendly glass doesn't have to be some kind of trade-off, where birds win and architecture loses,” says Carl Giometti, a project architect in our Chicago studio. “Instead, it's a chance to embrace a new design perspective. The ultimate goal is to reach a stage where bird-friendly design is just design.” Here are the stories of two projects that are raising the bar on bird-friendly design: https://lnkd.in/gGCxnbwD #birdsafety #birdfriendlydesign #knowledgeilluminated #PWinsights #designinsights

Our London studio’s Deloitte Edinburgh project has picked up a British Council for Offices Regional Award for Fit Out of Workplace! Located in the heart of Edinburgh at the Haymarket Square Building, #Deloitte's new home is designed to be a workplace of connection and inclusion. The versatile space accommodates 450 employees and reflects the post-pandemic shift toward hybrid work models. Our team's research-driven approach ensured that adaptability and intuitive design principles were prioritized at every step, with collaborative meeting areas, flexible workspaces, and biophilic elements seamlessly incorporated throughout the workplace. The open-plan layout, punctuated with various anchor spaces and breakout areas, creates a supportive, comfortable, and dynamic work environment, ultimately enhancing teamwork and camaraderie. Congratulations to the team!

Learning from each other: Two generations of designers talk the evolution of design, the latest tools, and the value of cross-generational knowledge sharing in a recent conversation with the International Interior Design Association.   “As designers, we should be thinking beyond trends, forging our own path, reinventing our processes, and becoming the trend setters for others to follow,” says Eileen Jones, former global branded environments practice leader at our firm. For more insights from Eileen and Cortney Backes, a designer mentored by Eileen on our planning and strategies team in Chicago, visit: https://lnkd.in/exSKt99j

At Wells Fargo, one of the largest banks in the world, elevating the employee experience across its 500+ locations became a key focus. The challenge was to ensure consistent excellence in facilities, services, and programs for all employees, regardless of their workplace location, while also effectively managing and communicating about this experience. Our solution? A portfolio-wide employee services strategy. By analyzing data on factors like climate, security, walkability, wellness, and demographics, we developed a framework to inform decision-making and design. We streamlined the process further with a toolkit featuring an online dashboard, allowing us to recommend tailored service packages for Wells Fargo's administrative hubs, ultimately enriching the #workplace experience for everyone. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gSWVz-WS