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Architizer, A New Social Network for Architects, Launches Online
Yesterday, a new social network for Architects, Architezer, launched. While the site is still in its infancy, it shows real promise – highlighting architects, firms, upcoming competitions, and job openings throughout the world.
The need for architects to display their work in a sanctioned environment could lead to something very successful. I see Architizer beginning where [...]
More Press for Out on a Limb Tree Adventure at the Morris Arboretum
The amount of local press received for Out on a Limb Tree Adventure at the Morris Arboretum has been spectacular. We never tire of the news segments, newspaper columns and magazine articles highlighting our recent project. At the risk of blogging too much about the project, we want to share a recent news segment displaying [...]
iPhone Apps Appealing to Architects and Designers
The New York Times City Room blogged today about a new iPhone app that presents Manhattan as it never was: Museum of The Phantom City. As you travel past highlighted locations, your GPS signals to the App to display what site would look like if the architects had their way. Basically, the New York that [...]
Draft Master Plan for the Spring Garden Greenway Unveiled This Thursday
Voice your opinion this Thursday, Sep 24, when the draft Master Plan for the Spring Garden Greenway is presented to the public.
Some improvements include more trees, fixing street lights, adding a public park along the waterfront, and inviting interesting architecture throughout the area. You can view the entire interactive map highlighting all the improvements here: Interactive Map
Learn more at [...]
A Video of Yoga, Out on a Limb
Back in July, we posted about a yoga classes to be held on the Tree Canopy Walk at the Morris Arboretum, Yoga on a Limb. Now, a video has surfaced on YouTube chronicling the class. Check it out:
The New Metcalfe Office Video
And the winner is:
This one didn’t make the cut…
According to AIA Indiana…
Every $1 million spent on design and construction creates 28.5 full-time jobs.
Food for thought on this rainy Wednesday afternoon.
Inga Saffron Reviews Out on A Limb at the Tree Adventure
and it’s a rave!
Inga Saffron, the architecture critic at the Philadelphia Inquirer, reviewed Out on a Limb Tree Canopy Walk at the Morris Arboretum last Friday. The article, Changing Skyline: Getting a Bird’s Eye View of The Trees, was an in-depth look at the Arboretum’s most recent addition and a completed project of ours.
Not only were we [...]
Celebration of Tree Adventure a Hit!
Last Thursday, our firm hosted 150 people at the Tree Adventure for a cocktail party in the treetops. We had friends, family, and clients on hand to share in the celebration of our most recent completed project.
The event was a success thanks to everyone at the Morris Arboretum, especially Adele Waerig and Bob Gutowski, and the entire Company’s Coming [...]
