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PSYCHOLOGICALLY ACCESSIBLE Any visit to a hospital or clinic can seem frightening, all the more so for children afflicted with autism. The slightest distraction, even something as seemingly benign as a water fountain or a beam of sunlight, can trigger a "meltdown," in which autistic patients are overcome with anxiety.
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MIXED SMOKE SIGNALS Washington D.C. has long been a conservative city for architecture, at least since Pierre L'Enfant laid out the city in 1791. As decreed by the McMillan Plan of the early 1900s, buildings could be no taller than the U.S. Capitol dome. This has resulted in a low-scale skyline that some find retrograde for a world capital.
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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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More Architecture and Design Open Plans, Unpretentious Design Characterize New, Small Houses — San Francisco Chronicle, 2005.0126Jerde's Design for Langham Place in Mongkok — Jerde press release, 2005.0125 The Hills Are Alive — Guardian Unlimited, 2005.0124 Stunning Aquarium Station Is on Track — Boston Globe, 2005.0123 Five Individuals Receive Young Architects Award — AIArchitect, 2005.0121 600 Feet of Surprises, and No Stodginess in Sight — New York Times, 2005.0117 Backyard Shed Selected in Habitat for Humanity Competition — Engs Architects press release, 2005.0117 Contemporary on the Prairie — Lawrence Journal-World, 2005.0116 Balancing Beauty and Function — Star Online, 2005.0116 Making Better Places: Ten City Design Resolutions — Planetizen, 2005.0110 New Building Stands Out at Texas Medical Center — Houston Chronicle, 2005.0108 Arresting Design: Police Stations Get a Lift — San Francisco Chronicle, 2005.0105 On Track, New Landmark for London — Times Online, 2005.0103 Cold Comfort — Guardian Unlimited, 2005.0103
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