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Along the process of design and construction, incredible stories of conflict and triumph emerge in pursuit of the broad vision for a building. Detailed is a series that features architects, engineers, builders, and manufacturers who share their insight and expertise as they highlight some of the most complex, interesting, and oddest building conditions that they have encountered, and the ingenuity it took to solve them. Join host, Cherise Lakeside, aka CSI Kraken, a Senior Specification Writer at RDH Building Science, as she uncovers lessons learned to help you navigate similar challenges that may arise in your next project.

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    136: Trauma-informed Design | Broadway Youth Center

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 44:31


    In this episode, Cherise is joined by Emily Ray, AIA, Project Architect at Wheeler Kearns Architects in Chicago and AIA Chicago 2024 Dubin Family Young Architect Award winner. They discuss the Broadway Youth Center Project, also in Chicago.You can see the project here as you listen along.Planted in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, just steps from the Sheridan Red Line station, the Broadway Youth Center (BYC) stands as a safe and welcoming space for the city's LGBTQIA+ youth. Operated by Howard Brown Health and built with a trauma-informed design, this five-story, brick-clad building is more than just a healthcare facility—it's a home, a haven, and a symbol of community care.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCATemy

    135: Rammed Earth Construction | Museum of West African Art (MOWAA)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 59:41


    In this episode, Cherise is joined by Ken Faulkner, Associate Principal at Adjaye Associates in their Accra, Ghana office. Adjaye has offices in New York, London, and Accra. They discuss the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) in Nigeria.You can see the project here as you listen along.Tucked within the historic moats of Benin City, Nigeria, the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) Institute emerges as a contemporary landmark deeply grounded in tradition. Built from rammed earth and other locally sourced materials, this low-lying, thoughtfully designed structure marks the first chapter of MOWAA's ambitious Creative Campus. It stands as both a pioneering example of sustainable architecture and a tribute to the cultural legacy of the Benin Kingdom.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCATemy

    134: Wildfire-Resistant Design | RDH Building Science

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 67:05


    In this episode, Cherise is joined by Robin Urquhart, Senior Consultant and Building Enclosure Engineer and Cameron Chorney, Senior Engineer at RDH Building Science. Due to recent events, they discuss a very real and critical subject - Wildfire Resistant Construction and Design. You can see the project here as you listen along.Wildfires pose a growing risk to buildings throughout North America, but wildfire resilience remains an overlooked aspect of building design. RDH is committed to strengthening wildfire-resistant construction through extensive testing, research, and partnerships with governments, industry leaders, and communities.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCATemy

    133: Vertical Fins | Heartland Whole Health Institue

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 60:46


    In this episode, Cherise is joined by 2020 AIA Gold Medal recipient Marlon Blackwell, FAIA, Partner and Founder, and Meryati Blackwell, AIA, ASID, LEED AP, also a Partner at Marlon Blackwell Architects in Fayetteville, Arkansas. They discuss the Heartland Whole Health Institute in Bentonville, Arkansas.You can see the project here as you listen along.Located near the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas, the new Heartland Whole Health Institute offers a space where wellness, creativity, and community come together. Opening in May 2025, the structure is shaped by the natural beauty of the Ozarks, with its flowing curves, native stone, and dramatic brise soleil or vertical fins echoing the region's forested terrain and karst landscapes.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCATemy

    132: Steel Arbor | Alton Wines

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 50:48


    In this episode, Cherise is joined by returning guests John Gentry, AIA, Partner and Co-founder, and Aimee O'Carroll, ARB, Partner and Co-founder of Go'C in Seattle, Washington. They discuss the new Alton Wines Tasting Room and Wine Garden in Walla Walla, Washington.You can see the project here as you listen along.Alton Wines is quietly tucked into a natural cove just outside Walla Walla, where wave-like hills and vineyards shape the land. The site—once considered “unfarmable” due to its position and soil—offered a rare opportunity: to build something that would not disrupt the landscape, but instead belong to it. As guests arrive, the architecture guides them southward along a vine-covered arbor made of a steel frame that leads directly to the heart of the experience: a tasting room and wine garden arranged across the site from east to west. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCATemy

    131: Modular Exterior | 1211 East 11th

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 65:20


    In this episode, Cherise is joined by Philip Keil, Principal, and Troy Miller, Principal from Furman & Keil Architects in Austin, Texas. They discuss the 1211 East 11th project also in Austin, Texas.You can see the project here as you listen along.1211 East 11th stands at a pivotal point in East Austin, anchoring the eastern edge of the vibrant East 11th Street corridor. Located at the corner of 11th and Navasota, the project sits where the lively commercial strip gives way to quieter residential streets and the serene, tree-lined Texas State Cemetery. Designed to respond to this unique corner condition, 1211's architecture bridges old and new with a modular exterior comprised of warm brick on the ground floor and box-rib metal siding above. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCATemy

    130: Multi-block Design | Chicago Riverwalk and DuSable Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 47:58


    In this episode, Cherise is joined by Carol Ross Barney, FAIA, Founder and Design Principal at Ross Barney Architects – a Chicago-based architecture, urban design, and landscape architecture studio. They discuss the Chicago Riverwalk and DuSable Park, both in Chicago, IL.You can see the project here as you listen along.For over 15 years, Ross Barney Architects has helped guide the transformation of the Chicago Riverwalk—a journey that turned a neglected industrial edge into one of the city's most beloved public spaces. Once a forgotten stretch of dock and concrete, the Riverwalk now invites people to stroll, gather, and experience the city from a new perspective. By implementing a multi-block design, what once was a string of isolated spaces became a continuous path—a civic corridor full of life.This project had unique challenges and opportunities: If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCATemy

    129: All-Mass-Timber | Jen-Hsun Huang and Lori Mills Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex (HCIC)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 44:24


    In this episode, Cherise is joined by returning guest Vladimir Pajkic, Partner from ZGF Architects, a firm with multiple offices across North America and over 750 staff. They discuss the Jen-Hsun Huang and Lori Mills Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex (HCIC) at Oregon State University.You can see the project here as you listen along.At the north edge of Oregon State University's historic campus, a new landmark for innovation is taking shape. The Jen-Hsun Huang and Lori Mills Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex is a 143,000-square-foot facility designed to transform how OSU approaches science, research, and collaboration. The building is also making history as the first all-mass-timber experimental laboratory in the U.S. that meets a demanding 2000 MIPS vibration criterion.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCATemy

    128: Building-in-a-building | The Refinery at Domino

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 37:36


    In this episode, Cherise is joined by Vishaan Chakrabarti, Founder and Creative Director at Practice for Architecture and Urbanism | PAU, in New York City. They discuss The Refinery at Domino in the Williamsburg neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York.You can see the project here as you listen along.Once a powerful symbol of New York's industrial past, the Domino Refinery has been reimagined for the 21st century. Designed by PAU Studio, the project integrates history with modernity, transforming the historic structure into a vibrant hub for work and community life. A contemporary glass-and-steel structure has been carefully nested within the original brick façade—a design concept likened to placing "a bottle in a ship."If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

    127: Acetylated Wood | Bozeman Food Co-op

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 39:00


    In this episode, Cherise is joined by Ben Lloyd, Vice President and Laura Landon, Associate Principal at Hennebery Eddy Architects with offices in Portland and Bend Oregon as well as Bozeman, Montana. They discuss the Bozeman Community Food Co-op in Bozeman. You can see the project here as you listen along.Bozeman's Community Food Co-op has long been a hub for fresh food and sustainable practices, and with its recent expansion designed by Hennebery Eddy Architects, it has solidified its role as a cornerstone of the community. Nearly doubling in size, the Co-op's West Main facility now spans 39,000 square feet, bringing all operations under one roof for the first time. Acetylated wood on the upper level brings warmth and durability, reinforcing the Co-op's emphasis on natural materials.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.

    126: Recalimed Timber | Black Butte Ranch Lodge

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 61:55


    In this episode, Cherise is joined by Corey Martin, Principal Designer at Hacker Architecture and Interiors in Portland, Oregon. They discuss the Black Butte Ranch Lodge in Black Butte Ranch, Oregon.You can see the project here as you listen along.Set at the foot of the Three Sisters mountains in Oregon's Central Cascades, Black Butte Ranch has been a treasured destination since the early 1970s. Among its original structures, the Lodge stood as a symbol of the ranch's history, its mid-century design holding decades of memories. But with aging infrastructure and accessibility limitations, renovation was no longer a viable option. Instead, the decision was made to rebuild and reclaim much of the original timber—preserving the Lodge's spirit while reimagining it for the future.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

    LIVE from Greenbuild 2024 with Americhanvre

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 46:23


    In this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2024 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Philadelphia.Cherise is joined by Cameron McIntosh, President & Principle Owner of Americhanvre. Cameron presents their biobased insulation wall material, made from renewable hemp, as a plant-based sustainable alternative that excels in both efficiency and performance.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

    125: Architectural Feature | Vitus HQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 34:40


    In this episode, Cherise is joined by Jim Graham, Founding Partner at Graham Baba Architects with offices in Seattle and Bellingham Washington. They discuss Vitus, an adaptive reuse office and retail project located in the Belltown neighborhood of Seattle, Washington.You can see the project here as you listen along.Vitus, a company dedicated to preserving and improving affordable housing, sought a new home that reflected its values. Instead of building new, they chose to reinvest in the past, acquiring a forgotten 1920s-era building in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood. This 25,000-square-foot heavy timber-and-masonry structure has since been transformed into a dynamic space that blends history with modern function.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

    LIVE from Greenbuild 2024 with Construction Specialites

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 17:12


    In this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2024 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Philadelphia.Cherise is joined by Kendra Martz, Senior Product & Sustainability Manager at Construction Specialties. Kendra explains how their diverse specialty products and the reshaping of corporate strategies around a unified materials framework drive their sustainability initiatives and support ongoing innovation.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

    124: Fully Electric & Net-Zero Carbon | Cowichan District Hospital

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 62:39


    In this episode, Cherise is joined by Shane Czypyha, Principal at Parkin Architects with offices in Toronto, Ottowa, and Vancouver BC, Canada, and Iain MacFadyen from RGS Consultants in Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada. They discuss the Cowichan District Hospital Replacement Project (CDHRP) in North Cowichan, BC.You can see the project here as you listen along.Located in North Cowichan, BC, the new Cowichan District Hospital is more than a healthcare facility—it's a groundbreaking vision for the future of patient care. Designed with sustainability, cultural inclusivity, and patient-centered healing at its core, this seven-story, 204-bed hospital is Canada's first Net-Zero Carbon and BC's first fully-electric hospital.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

    LIVE from Greenbuild 2024 with Kingspan Light + Air

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 39:23


    In this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2024 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Philadelphia.Cherise is joined by Dr. Neall Diggert, VP of Innovation and Market Development from Kingspan Light + Air. Neall demonstrates the four pillars driving Kingspan's sustainability efforts: material recyclability, energy efficiency, low carbon emissions, and maximizing reclaimed water usage—while emphasizing the role of daylighting and fenestration in adaptive reuse projects.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

    123: Mast and Floor Plate Foundation | m.o.r.e. CLT Cabin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 75:02


    In this episode, Cherise is joined by Paul Kariouk, Principal at Kariouk Architects in Ottawa Ontario, Canada. They discuss the award-winning m.o.r.e. CLT cabin in Wakefield, Quebec, Canada.You can see the project here as you listen along.Perched lightly above the rugged landscape, the m.o.r.e. CLT Cabin redefines the North American cottage. Unlike conventional lakeside retreats that mimic suburban comforts while claiming harmony with nature, this structure embraces a radical approach—one of genuine environmental responsibility. Rather than imposing itself onto the land, the cabin hovers above it, implementing an innovative mast and floor plate foundation with a minimal footprint.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

    LIVE from Greenbuild 2024 with Delta Controls

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 33:38


    In this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2024 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Philadelphia.Cherise is joined by Emily Malin, Consulting Specialist, and Blake Stoddard, Regional Sales Manager from Delta Controls. Emily and Blake showcase Delta Controls' commitment to decarbonization through the adoption of new industry standards, with a focus on Guideline 36 to enhance energy efficiency and standardize operational sequences.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

    122: Prefabricated Shipping Containers | Wonderlove

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 44:42


    In this episode, Cherise is joined by Eric Wenzel, Project Architect/Senior Associate at Scott Edwards Architecture in Portland, Oregon. They discuss Wonderlove, a food, beverage, and entertainment destination also in Portland, OR.You can see the project here as you listen along.Nestled in Portland's Central Eastside, where industry meets imagination, Wonderlove stands as a hub of creativity, culinary excellence, and community engagement. More than just a gathering place for food and entertainment, Wonderlove comes to life utilizing pre-fabricated shipping containers and offers an immersive experience where design, music, and storytelling merge to captivate the senses.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

    LIVE from Greenbuild 2024 with New Millennium/Steel Dynamics

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 25:01


    In this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2024 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Philadelphia.Cherise is joined by Seamus Robins, National Accounts Sales Manager for New Millennium/Steel Dynamics. Seamus highlights the advancements in steel fabrication, showcasing the transformation of flat roll sheets, beam sections, rebar, and other materials into steel joists and decks—key components of modern roofing systems. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

    121: Mixed-use Adapted Reuse | 6 Corners Lofts

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 37:03


    In this episode, Cherise is joined by Jooyeol Oh, Principal at MG2 Architects in their Seattle Office. MG2 also has offices in Portland, Irvine, Minneapolis, Washington DC, New York, and Shanghai, China. They discuss the 6 Corners Lofts Project in Chicago, IL.You can see the project here as you listen along.Located in Chicago's Portage Park, the historic Sears building at 4714 W Irving Park Road has undergone a remarkable transformation. Originally an Art Deco department store and warehouse that opened its doors in 1938, it closed in 2018, marking the end of an era. However, thanks to the visionary efforts of MG2, in collaboration with Colliers Engineering & Design and clients Novak Construction, this iconic structure has been reborn as the 6 Corners Lofts—a dynamic mixed-use development combining retail and residential spaces.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

    LIVE from Greenbuild 2024 with NCP Industries & Carbon Limit

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 24:19


    In this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2024 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Philadelphia.Cherise is joined by Peter Schneider, Sales & Project Development Manager from NCP Industries, and Tim Sperry, Founder and CEO of Carbon Limit. They explore advancements in building products aimed at improving environmental sustainability by eliminating harmful additives and incorporating beneficial ones, enhancing performance while introducing a broader range of positive attributes.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

    LIVE from Greenbuild 2024 with Brava Roof Tile

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 21:21


    In this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2024 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Philadelphia.Cherise is joined by Brian Davis, Director of Technical Support with Brava Roof. Brian unveils the secret behind their composite tile, highlighting why it stands as the superior alternative to traditional Spanish clay tiles, natural slate, and cedar shake roofing. He explains how Brava Roof Tile's composite products offer greater longevity, enhanced durability, and superior aesthetic and architectural appeal compared to asphalt shingles, concrete tiles, and traditional slate, shake, or clay tiles.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

    LIVE from Greenbuild 2024 with Busch Systems

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 11:14


    In this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2024 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Philadelphia.Cherise is joined by Mackenzie Bradbury, Sustainability & Eco-Impact Coordinator with Busch Systems. Mackenzie highlights the various sustainability goals Busch Systems is committed to, focusing on improving recycling rates and waste management. Busch Systems emphasizes customization and the use of post-consumer recycled content in its products, aiming to enhance waste diversion efforts. Through tailored services, Busch Systems maximizes both the quantity and quality of its recycling programs.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.

    LIVE from Greenbuild 2024 with Aeroseal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 21:11


    In this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2024 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Philadelphia.Cherise is joined by Bill Shadid, Marketing Leader at Aeroseal. Bill illustrates how Aeroseal's Duct & Envelope Air Sealing Technology revolutionizes the built environment by enhancing energy efficiency, health, and comfort in spaces. He also explains how this innovative air-sealing solution uniquely tackles climate change by significantly reducing carbon emissions from buildings.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

    LIVE From Greenbuild 2024 with FiberTite Roof Systems

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 17:09


    In this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2024 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Philadelphia.Cherise is joined by Jaime High, Northeast Regional Manager at FiberTite Roof Systems. Jaime highlights FiberTite's role in delivering global operational security through advanced, high-performance coated fabric membranes. They discuss the crucial balance between sustaining environmental efforts, ensuring product longevity, and maintaining cost competitiveness.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

    LIVE from Greenbuild 2024 with Timberlab

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 13:45


    In this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2024 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Philadelphia.Cherise is joined by Samuel Dicke, manager of client development at Timberlab. Samuel discusses new ideas and mass timber solutions transforming the built environment and changing the planet's future. As an early adopter of mass timber construction, Timberlab recognized the opportunity to reduce their impact on the natural environment, deliver projects with improved quality and safety outcomes, support rural economies, and create beautiful spaces by bringing the outside in. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

    120: Adaptive Reuse | ArtCenter Mullin Transportation Design Center

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 55:23


    In this episode, Cherise is joined by Darin Johnstone, Principal from Darin Johnstone Architects in Los Angeles, California. They discuss the ArtCenter, Mullin Transportation Design Center in Pasadena, California.You can see the project here as you listen along.The Mullin Transportation Design Center (MTDC) at ArtCenter College of Design is a masterful transformation of history into innovation. Once a supersonic wind tunnel designed to test objects fixed in space, the structure has been revitalized into a state-of-the-art facility that invites motion, creativity, and experimentation utilizing a building-in-a-building concept. Located within ArtCenter's South Campus in Pasadena, this adaptive reuse project redefines the boundaries of design education.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

    119: Community Square | Rosemary Square

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 61:15


    In this episode, Cherise is joined by Jonathan Parks, SIS, Founder/Principal at SOLSTICE Planning and Architecture in Sarasota, Florida. They discuss the Rosemary Square project in Sarasota, Florida.You can see the project here as you listen along.In the heart of Sarasota's Rosemary District, a transformative project has turned an abandoned community garden and dilapidated boxing club into a thriving nexus of arts, culture, and community. Rosemary Square, a beacon of urban renewal and thoughtful design, now stands as the district's “living room,” embodying a vision of placemaking that has reenergized the neighborhood and honored its historic roots.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

    118: Heritage Home | Lavender Bay Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 56:34


    In this episode, Cherise is joined by Georgina Wilson of Georgina Wilson Associates in Sydney, Australia. They discuss the Lavender Bay Project in New South Wales, Australia.You can see the project here as you listen along.Nestled in the heart of Sydney's storied Lavender Bay, a once-neglected Edwardian home has been beautifully transformed into an artist's haven. Architect Georgina Wilson, in collaboration with homeowner Mary-Lou, reimagined the 1907 property, preserving its heritage charm while infusing it with light, flow, and connection to its spectacular surroundings.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

    117: Rain Screen System | Van Sinderen Plaza

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 50:55


    In this episode, Cherise is joined by Stacie Wong, Principal at GLUCK+ in New York. They discuss the Van Sinderen Plaza Project in Brooklyn.You can see the project here as you listen along.Van Sinderen Plaza is a model of transformation and opportunity in Brooklyn, serving a neighborhood where the need for affordable housing is urgent. Located on the border between East New York and Brownsville, where over half the residents live below the poverty line, the development turns long-abandoned land into a vibrant community asset. The project incorporates green building practices, featuring a ventilated rain-screen system on the facade built from fiber cement panels, using fully recyclable and mostly natural materials.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

    116: Core & Shell Restoration | Tapscott Building

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 36:38


    In this episode, Cherise is joined by Andrew Wolfram, AIA, Principal at TEF Design in San Francisco. They discuss the Tapscott Building in uptown Oakland, California.You can see the project here as you listen along.The project we will be talking about today is the Tapscott Building in uptown Oakland, California.The Tapscott Building, an elegant Beaux Arts structure in Uptown Oakland, has been brought back to life through a meticulous shell and core restoration. Once deteriorating and abandoned, this historic gem now serves as the cornerstone of an ambitious revitalization plan along a long-neglected stretch of Broadway.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

    115: Brownfield Site Rehabilitation | Ballard Food Bank

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 54:39


    In this episode, Cherise is joined by Brian Jonas, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal/Owner at Graham Baba Architects in Seattle, Washington. They discuss the Ballard Food Bank also in Seattle. You can see the project here as you listen along.The Ballard Food Bank has been a lifeline for its community since its founding in the late 1970s, steadily growing and evolving to support Ballard's most vulnerable residents. Once focused solely on providing food, the Food Bank now offers comprehensive social and medical services in collaboration with community partners. As the demand for their services grew, the Food Bank set out to establish a permanent, welcoming home that would fully support its mission—transforming an abandoned brownfield site into a vibrant community resource.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

    114: Pre-Engineered Metal Building | West Harbor

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 80:29


    In this episode, Cherise is joined by Scott Parker, Design Director at Studio One Eleven in Long Beach, California. They discuss the West Harbor Project at the Port of Los Angeles. You can see the project here as you listen along.The West Harbor Project breathes new life into the former Ports O' Call, a once cherished LA landmark that had fallen into disrepair. Studio One Eleven reimagined the space with a bold new vision: a collection of large, flexible pre-engineered metal shed buildings that line a new one-mile-long waterfront promenade.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

    113: Art Integration | Bergami Center for Science, Technology, & Innovation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 58:16


    In this episode, Cherise is joined by Jay Brotman, AIA, Managing Partner and Marissa Dionne Mead, AIA, NOMA, LEED AP, Associate Principal and Director of Art Integration for Svigals + Partners in New Haven, Connecticut. They discuss the Bergami Center for Science, Technology & Innovation at the University of New Haven, Connecticut.You can see the project here as you listen along.The Bergami Center for Science, Technology & Innovation at the University of New Haven serves as the heart of campus, purposefully designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and drive innovation. Designed by the architecture and art firm Svigals + Partners, this 45,500-square-foot facility blends functionality with creativity. It fosters collaboration between students and faculty while integrating art into its architecture through thematic installations woven throughout the building.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

    112: ETF Roof | Hayward Field

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 45:39


    In this episode, Cherise is joined by Aaron Pleskac, Principal and Sports, Recreation, & Wellness Practice Leader at Cannon Design with 18 offices in the United States, Canada, and Mumbai, India. They discuss the University of Oregon Hayward Field project.You can see the project here as you listen along.Hayward Field, located at the University of Oregon, stands as a world-class facility, recognized as one of the premier track and field venues globally. Often referred to as the "theater for track," it sets a new standard for competitive environments, offering athletes a stage to achieve their best while providing spectators with immersive stadium acoustics and an intimate experience using a reflective roof.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

    111: 4-Block Design | Sister Lillian Murphy Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 53:10


    In this episode, Cherise is joined by Christopher Roach, Principal, and Nick Brown, Senior Associate from Studio VARA in San Francisco, California. They discuss the Sister Lillian Murphy Community in San Francisco.You can see the project here as you listen along.The Sister Lillian Murphy Community is a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly housing development nestled in the heart of San Francisco's Mission Bay neighborhood. Designed by Studio VARA in collaboration with Paulett Taggart Architects, the multifamily block is part of a 152-unit affordable housing project for Mercy Housing. Its striking façade, colorful material palette, and 4-block design harmonize with neighboring townhomes across a shared pedestrian walkway.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

    110: Light Gauge Steel | Park 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 58:40


    In this episode, Cherise is joined by Anthony Valerio, Senior Associate (Project Manager) and Noah Bentley, Associate (Project Architect) at Valerio Dewalt Train in Denver, but also with offices in Chicago and San Francisco. They discuss the Park17 building, a mixed-use development in Denver.You can see the project here as you listen along.Park17 is an elegant 8-story development in Denver's City Park West, blending modern living with the city's vibrant urban fabric. This mixed-use building, designed by Valerio Dewalt Train and developed by Kairoi Residential, utilizes modular, prefabricated metal stud walls––part of a light gauge construction system–– speeding up the building process without compromising design complexity.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

    109: Brownstone Renovation | Upper West Side Townhouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 50:00


    In this episode, Cherise is joined by James Saisakorn, Partner at The Turett Collaborative in New York. They discuss the Upper West Side Townhouse in Manhattan.You can see the project here as you listen along.The Upper West Side Townhouse is a joint effort between Turrett Collaborative and THINK Construction spanning nearly 9 years on a state-of-the-art renovation of a historic brownstone in Manhattan's Upper West Side Landmark Residential District. Turrett is dedicated to maintaining the original turn-of-the-century brownstone facade and party walls, while completely redesigning the interior to meet the modern needs of the current homeowner following a philosophy of warm contemporary renovation.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

    108: Modular Construction | Fire Station 67

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 49:43


    In this episode, Cherise is joined by Matt Wittman, Founder of Wittman Estes in Seattle Washington. They discuss Fire Station 67 in Rancho Mission Viejo, Orange County, California.You can see the project here as you listen along.Fire Station 67 stands as a model of modern adaptability and resilience, designed to meet its community's immediate and future needs. Built on a modular system, the station is composed of durable steel modules that can be easily transported and reconfigured. This flexibility extends the building's lifespan and allows for its evolution as future needs arise.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.

    107: Low Carbon Concrete | UC San Diego Design and Innovation Building

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 45:25


    In this episode, Cherise is joined byIvan Chabra, AIA, LEED AP, Architect and Senior Associate at EHDD Architecture with offices in San Francisco, California and Seattle, Washington. They discuss the UC San Diego Design and Innovation Building in San Diego, California.You can see the project here as you listen along.The Design and Innovation Building at UC San Diego is a vibrant hub for creativity and entrepreneurship, reflecting a forward-thinking vision of multidisciplinary collaboration. Its structure is not tied to any single department, enabling students, faculty, and visitors from diverse disciplines—ranging from engineering to visual arts—to engage in a dynamic environment that fosters ideation and engineered serendipity.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

    106: Polycarbonate Facade | Glorya Kaufman Performing Arts Center

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 55:40


    In this episode, Cherise is joined by Brian Wickersham, Founding Partner and Design Director at AUX Architecture in Los Angeles, California. They discuss the Glorya Kaufman Performing Arts Center, located on the campus of Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services in Cheviot Hills, Los Angeles, California.You can see the project here as you listen along.The Glorya Kaufman Performing Arts Center is a beautifully reimagined space, born from the remodel and expansion of a 1950s-era Temple located at the heart of Vista Del Mar's campus. The Center is not just a building but a beacon of innovation and inclusion, designed to be the home of Vista Del Mar's therapeutic performing arts program. Made from polycarbonate, its semi-translucent façade wraps around the building, and when illuminated at night, it turns into a glowing centerpiece for the campus.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

    105: Feng Shui | Zen Modern Residence

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2024 40:53


    In this episode, Cherise is joined by Marcos Santa Ana, licensed Architect, General Contractor, and high-performance building designer. Marcos founded Alloi (alloy), a Los Angeles-based architect-led design-build firm.The Zen Modern Residence, a 2,650-square-foot home, seamlessly merges poetry and pragmatics. Originally a traditional 1,650-square-foot house, it underwent a thoughtful transformation, resulting in a stunning two-story home. True to its name, the Zen Modern Residence incorporates Feng Shui principles to promote harmony and tranquility.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

    LIVE From AIA 2024 with Total Security Solutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 22:03


    In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2024 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in Washington D.C.Cherise is joined by Paul La Vigne, Chief Marketing Officer at Total Security Solutions. Paul details how Total Security Solutions' designs, installations, and manufactured products are crucial in stopping bullets, thereby saving and protecting lives, facilities, and property.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.

    104: Insulated Concrete Form | East End Studios

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 53:07


    In this episode, Cherise is joined by returning guest, Tima Bell, Founder of Bell Design Group in Los Angeles, California. They discuss the East End Studios in Glendale, CA.You can see the project here as you listen along.East End Glendale Studios, nestled just northeast of Los Angeles, introduces a contemporary touch to the storied world of film production. The use of Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) construction enhances both the building's acoustic properties and its sustainability by minimizing material waste. This newly developed 96,034-square-foot lot replaces outdated facilities with a modern complex that caters to the needs of today's filmmakers.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

    LIVE From AIA 2024 with Shure Safe

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 19:40


    In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2024 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in Washington D.C.Cherise is joined by Ryan Wakeman, Vice President at Shure Safe. Ryan highlights the secure transaction products offered by Shure Safe, featuring UL 1-8 bullet resistance, catering to a wide range of establishments from U.S. embassies to fast-food chains and everything in between.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.

    103: Double Story Expression | Figueroa Eight

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 68:36


    In this episode, Cherise is joined by Scott Johnson, FAIA, Design Partner, and James (JED) Donaldson, AIA, Partner from Johnson Fain in Los Angeles, California. They discuss the Figueroa Eight in downtown Los Angeles.Figueroa Eight is a 41-story high-rise apartment building situated on a one-acre site that was previously a parking lot owned by Mitsui Fudosan America (MFA) since the late 1980s. Designed by Johnson Fain, the building's modernist design fits well into the city's landscape and showcases a unique double-story expression with the use of three types of glass.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.

    LIVE From AIA 2024 with Schluter Systems

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 13:30


    In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2024 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in Washington D.C.Cherise is joined by John Coates, AIA and Architectural Manager for Schluter Systems. John showcases Schluter Systems' role in manufacturing products for tile assemblies in showers, addressing issues related to transitions, membranes, and waterproofing for designers and constructors in the industry.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.

    102: Selective Subtraction | The Press

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 39:45


    In this episode, Cherise is joined by Patricia Rhee, FAIA, DBIA - Partner at Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects with offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco, California. The Press in Costa Mesa, CaliforniaYou can see the project here as you listen along.In Costa Mesa, the former auxiliary Los Angeles Times Printing Press facility stands as a relic of a bygone era of information consumption. Built during the latter half of the last century, this complex of concrete panels and steel frames has survived the digital revolution. The Press has been transformed into a creative office space and the expansive halls that once accommodated machinery now welcome people.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.

    LIVE From AIA 2024 with Nordfab Ducting

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 15:13


    In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2024 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in Washington D.C.Cherise is joined by Evan Thomson, Application Engineer at Nordfab Ducting. Evan introduces Nordfab's industrial ventilation ducting systems, emphasizing their unique clamping installation method used for material evacuation in various design projects for engineers and architects.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.

    101: Kinetic Façade | Brick + Machine

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 59:50


    In this episode, Cherise is joined by Marco Marraccini, AIA, Partner at Abramson Architects with offices in Los Angeles and San Diego. They discuss The Brick + Machine in Culver City, California.You can see the project here as you listen along.A new landmark is rising at the center of Culver City, a city with a storied history in the motion picture and television industry. An innovative office building designed to reflect the rich legacy and vibrant growth of Culver City introduces two distinct yet interconnected environments: The Brick and The Machine.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

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