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    LOGISTICAL METAMORPHOSIS

    A collection of old industrial sheds and warehouses in Krems, Austria has experienced a metamorphosis into a high-tech research center for Eybl International, a leading supplier of textiles to the automotive industry. By means of glazed roofing and careful spatial zoning, the architects have brought daylight deep into the large buildings.

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    RESPECTFUL REMODEL

    In an era when the fabric of traditional neighborhoods is being torn so that grotesquely oversized houses can be squeezed into normal-sized lots, at least one firm in Maryland is doing it differently. GTM Architects renovated and expanded the home of firm founder George Myers, and in its detailing showed respect for the century-old neighborhood.

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    ENGAGING WANDERERS

    The wayfinding system — explicit and implicit cues for orientation — in any building can be an important contributor to occupant comfort, especially for those who may feel insecure in their environment. For older people suffering from dementia, it is particularly important that finding their way around their residential facility be as effortless as possible. Here are a few pointers on designing such facilities for this diverse and growing population. — Editor

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    Cesar Pelli & Associates Goes Underwater to Soar to Great Heights — AIArchitect, 2004.1220

    Southern Comfort — Guardian Unlimited, 2004.1220

    Integrated Design — Environmental Building News, 2004.1217

    Les Halles Set to Morph from Beast to Beauty — Expatica, 2004.1215

    Architect's New Project Is ‘Extension of the Street' — JoongAng Daily, 2004.1215

    Slablike Tower Doesn't Fit In on San Bruno Mountain — San Francisco Chronicle, 2004.1213

    AIA Seattle Fetes Design Winners — AIArchitect, 2004.1208

    A Building As a Beacon for a City's Plans — New York Times, 2004.1208

    'Factory Chic' Where Least Expected — New York Times, 2004.1205

    In Harmony with Its Surroundings — Boston Globe, 2004.1205

    Many Influences Shaped Pier 1 Building — Star-Telegram, 2004.1201

    The Shock of the Modern — AlterNet, 2004.1201

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