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Weaver High School – Hartford, CT
Weaver High School was designed in the late 1960’s, when education researchers thought that enclosed environments with limited views would eliminate distractions and help students focus on learning.
While public spaces, such as breakout zones and stairwells did have light, the long façade was virtually windowless. Architects removed approximately 100,000 sf from the structure that included the 5th floor, several structural bays (one bay deep along the entire south façade), plus additional full height of the building. Stairwells in the first bay were removed to create an entry canopy. The newly transparent façade offers views overlooking the football field and accommodates a dining area and auditorium. New stairwells empty into this space, creating a place for students of all disciplines to connect.
Sustainability measures such as increased natural light within the building and the use of cost-effective, energy-efficient materials and systems meets Connecticut High Performance Building Standards (LEED Gold equivalent). After-hours use of the more public, multiuse spaces gives greater access to resources, programming and extra-curriculars to the surrounding community.
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#Renovation #AdaptiveReuse #EducationDesign #LEEDGold #WeaverHighSchool #Hartford #HartfordCT #energymodeling #buildinganalysis #community #sustainablearchitecture #architecture2030challenge #AIA2030Commitment #BuildingPerformance #SustanabilityActionPlan #designmatters #architecture #interiordesign #amentaemma #designprecisely
Our design for the new @ct_innovations office at @districtnhv is included in an @officesnapshots roundup of return-to-workplace solutions for the post-COVID office (link in bio). Flexible glass spaces within an exposed, high-ceiling, semi-industrial environment turned out to be a better design choice than we ever could have guessed--and a big help in working with CI on their return-to-work plan. Link to article in bio.
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Video by @philippelequellec
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AE’s Tom Barker will be moderator for tomorrow’s @aiaconnecticut DEI panel. Don’t forget to register!
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Hear how educators and students feel about the architecture world and what is currently influencing it during our third DEI Panel. Students will also explore the wants, needs, & expectations of the AEC industry for education and beyond.
Read the latest Orange Pop! 🍊 featuring the new offices for Connecticut Innovations in New Haven, CT.
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The age-old debate of whether to reuse or build new is laid to rest with the transformation of downtown Hartford’s State Office Building at 165 Capitol Avenue. Read more in the latest INSIGHT written by Evan Mozzer - link in bio.
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Congratulations to AE team member, Kyle Cruz, AIA, LFA, on completing the Living Future Accreditation program! The achievement of Living Future Accreditation (LFA) acknowledges a person’s work towards making communities socially just, culturally rich, and ecologically restorative. Through this multi-course program, accredited professionals gain a holistic knowledge of sustainable and regenerative design. Learn more at @living_future
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Writing for the New England Journal of Higher Education, Amenta Emma Principal Michael Tyre explores how colleges & universities express their brand through campus design. Link in bio to full article with examples from: @quinnipiacu @thenewschool @collegeoftheatlantic @uva @MxCC
“We did not want a commercial area with a strip mall, if you get my drift,” Sister Barbara Mullen said. “We did not feel that after 135 years here, that what was built with blood, sweat and tears — literally — to go for a strip mall. We wanted to preserve it. And this just fit.” Learn more about our design for One Park from a recent @hartfordcourant article about the project. Link in bio.
315 Buckingham Street Garage – Hartford, CT
As part of the scope for the 165 Capitol Avenue – State Office Building renovation, Amenta Emma designed the new 1,000+ space parking garage to replace a worn-out 450 space parking garage and service station adjacent to the building. Color coded floor graphics are color matched to LED lighting, allowing nighttime and daytime wayfinding. A number of garage spaces are fitted with charging stations. Ground floor retail spaces line the street facing west elevation, located along a major pedestrian and vehicular boulevard.
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We are pleased to announce the addition of Philippe Le Quellec as Project Architect in the firm’s #Boston office. Philippe received his Bachelor of Science in Architectural Design + Technology from the University of Hartford, and a Master of Architecture degree from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. Previously with design firm Diamond Schmitt Architects in Vancouver, his portfolio includes projects which engage social, environmental and site-oriented issues. Welcome to team AE!
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Illustration: @cblakemore