Sports venue design has gotten a lot of attention lately as designers are increasingly challenged to integrate the big game with the urban experience. CallisonRTKL has played a role in several such projects: from master planning for the Orlando Magic to L.A. Live!, we’ve helped turn out a few of the most exciting sports and […]
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Did you know that in 2016, humans emitted over 14 million Olympic-sized swimming pools worth of carbon dioxide? Even for those who are well-versed in climate change specifics, this number is staggering. The bottom line is that we’re facing a grave threat to our environment and our well-being. But it’s not all doom and gloom. […]
Read More ›How do culture, transit and the environment interact? What’s the role of higher education in that relationship? There are many things to look forward to when one visits Hawaii, but probably close to the top for me is eating Malasadas. The term “Malasada” in Portuguese means “undercooked,” and they are like donuts but better. They […]
Read More ›This is the first in a series of exploratory posts by some of CallisonRTKL’s resident design experts on how design impacts the guest experience—from hotels to workplaces, retail stores, hospitals and everywhere in between—and the common elements and strategies we leverage to create spaces that are people-centric, experiential and memorable. Designers are control freaks. Volume, […]
Read More ›Last week’s planning approval for Lampwick, a new 213-home build-to-rent development from Manchester Life, marks a significant milestone. It’s not necessarily because of the project itself, although it will bring much-needed, high-quality rented accommodation to New Islington. It’s because, in many ways, the development represents the future of planning and design collaboration in Manchester—and possibly […]
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