EXPAND | 2022 | NO. 2 | Transform

October 31, 2022

Transformation, by definition, is a dramatic, large-scale change that can not be missed. Within the built environment, we often see headlines and keynote speakers talking about the next “big” thing that will change the industry forever. Be it a material, construction method or code change. The reality is that while a single building can transform a neighborhood in around two years, the industry’s transformation takes longer. The pace is slower and more intentional as architects, planners and designers shift their mindsets, challenge past processes and ask big questions. Each concept and every redline is a deliberate step to move the needle steadily forward. Cities are transforming alongside the people who live in them. It is not one big idea but many small steps along the way.

 

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Issue Contents

MULTIFAMILY COMMUNITY

Avalon Towson

From a Hidden Retail Center to a Vibrant, Connected Community

ESSAY

Embracing Change

The Stories Behind the Concepts

RESEARCH + DEVELOPMENT

Thrive Hall

A Student Housing Concept for Mental Health and Wellness

ESSAY

Slow Down

In Design and Construction, Change Happens Slowly

RESEARCH + DEVELOPMENT

Hexagon House

A 3D-Printed Modular Multifamily Concept

ESSAY

Installation Art

Elevating Space from an Aesthetic to an Experience

HOSPITALITY RENOVATION

PGA National Resort

Retro Reimagined

 

ON THE BOARDS

Dellrose

Build-to-Rent: Balancing Livability and Efficiency

LAST SHOT

Avia

From Innovation to Execution

 

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