EXPAND | 2023 | NO. 2 | Shaping Possibilities
November 29, 2023
As designers, our work often requires us to distill the essence of exceptional design. It necessitates that we pinpoint the two or three elements that consistently ensure greatness, time and time again. However, the reality is far from straightforward; while these foundational elements may be present at the project’s outset, the design process is non-linear—it’s a journey that often loops back on itself. Through collaboration, work and revision, the design incorporates the diverse goals of many. As new considerations emerge, it becomes the responsibility of any great designer to evolve, deciding what to adapt and what to discard. In this issue of EXPAND, we pull back the curtain to explore how process and partnership unveil the essential elements that create exceptional, thriving environments.
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Issue Contents
LUXURY HOTEL
The St. Regis Chicago
Road to Elegant Simplicity
ESSAY
Intelligent Design, The Change We Need
By Carrie Tolman, Associate Principal
ON THE BOARDS
1185 Sunset
At the Intersection of Visual and Neighborhood Impact
RESEARCH + DEVELOPMENT
Park House 2.0
An Incremental Housing Solution for Existing Parking Structures
ESSAY
Before the Logo: Creating an Impactful Branded Experience
By Stefanie Hajer, Creative Branding Director, Interiors
MASTERPLAN COMMUNITY
Warm Springs
Care-Centered Planning Innovates for the Future
SINGLE-FAMILY COMMUNITY
Amalyn
Partnership-Focused Design for an Enhanced Community
LAST SHOT
Magnolia Flats