Design: Analysis
Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes
Mar 1, 2008, By Marc Hequet
Just when it appeared that the industry was getting a handle on this mixed-use thing, the housing market had to go and shake things up. Now the residential...
Q: What have you learned from projects abroad?
Sep 1, 2007
KKE Architects Brian Arial, Managing Principal: I've learned to think outside of our own experiences. Since cultures obviously differ, it's important...
Q: How is the rise of green building affecting retail architecture?
Sep 1, 2007
DFD Cornoyer Hedrick Leo Mendez, Director of Retail Design: Time will tell. The latest publications, documentaries, etc., have all begun to pose very...
Q: Are there new emerging design techniques or materials owners are asking for?
Sep 1, 2007
Brown Craig Turner Bryce Turner, President and CEO: Precast concrete is in high demand for use as exterior walls. The pricing is competitive and clients...
CURRENT AND FUTURE TRENDS IN RETAIL ARCHITECTURE
Sep 1, 2007, By Marc Kristal
In these three dominant areas, architects have an unprecedented opportunity to reshape retail real estate in the coming years. Recently, four members...
Q: How are the mixed-use projects changing the way you do business?
Sep 1, 2007
Brown Craig Turner Bryce Turner, President and CEO: Mixed-use requires more coordination and collaboration with other consultants and building trades....
Uncommon SPACES
Oct 1, 2003, By Joy Armstrong
What makes a retail space special? Striking design, of course; great products, too. But to maintain an edge over competitors, retailers are finding they...
Q: How popular are inside-outside hybrid malls with consumers? With developers?
Sep 1, 2003
Dorsky Hodgson + Partners William Dorsky, President: The hybrid mall which blends a conventional mall with lifestyle elements is being selectively introduced...
Q: The European ideal of living above the shop has become the mantra of commercial development live, work and shop in a mixed-use community. As designers, how must we respond?
Sep 1, 2003
RTKL Associates Jeff Gunning, Vice President: As responsible designers and urbanists, we must embrace this. The traditional mall has proven to be somewhat...
Q: What do you anticipate as a driving trend in retail development in 2004?
Sep 1, 2003
Little Diversified Architectural Consulting Bruce Barteldt, Principal: You have got to hope that there will be a release of pent-up demand in the marketplace....
