It’s a beautiful thing, and the result is urban experience. The construction of the interstate highway system in the 1950’s changed our way of experiencing cultural attractions in the United States forever. Largely taken for granted now, the Interstate, combined with big cars and cheap gas, allowed us to travel quickly and inexpensively, as the […]
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This blog entry is the first of a series by CRTKL’s Nate Cherry that investigates changing attitudes and with them, the changing physical environment of Los Angeles. If you know anything about Los Angeles, you know that the single occupancy car has played a big role in our cultural ethos. You only have to watch the […]
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CRTKL’s Bonnie Toland talks cultural diversity in workplace design. Workplace design faces challenges and opportunities as multinational companies expand globally. Standards developed in US or European offices are often applied directly to international offices, but when these companies hire employees from diverse places, the same practices aren’t always successful. It would benefit companies, employees and […]
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CRTKL’s Steve Stokes talks sustainability, comfort and community at Al Wakra and in mental health facilities. Mental health issues no longer carry the stigma that they once did. Awareness campaigns and new research have helped bring our understanding of the brain—and how to design for its heath—into the 21st century. In recent years, the design […]
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CRTKL’s Marissa Pirog discusses branding, brochures and bringing botany into business. Retail is more than shopping; it is about offering engaging spaces and unique experiences and providing a central location for community connection. As early as conceptualization, developers must consider retail strategy when enticing potential tenants to lease space in their development. In today’s competitive […]
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