Hotel owners today are faced with high standards for the buildings they manage and maintain. Your guests want an experience, but you need solutions that balance stylish appeal with functionality. To find the best hotel cladding solution, many hospitality designers turn to Architectural Wall Panels by Nichiha. Nichiha’s wall panel product line, made entirely of … Continued
Architects have helped to enhance modern commercial design by using design strategies grounded in style. Consumer demand calls for building designs that aren’t boring or cookie-cutter, so the construction industry has found a few solutions to both durability and style needs by building commercial buildings with fiber cement exteriors. Here are a few distinct, even … Continued
As you know, architects have known for years that their designs of K–12 schools can directly impact the quality of student learning. But with many Los Angeles schools undergoing massive renovations or expansions, a quick retelling of what researchers have learned about the symbiotic relationship between school design and learning is worth a deeper dive. … Continued
The Southwest is a region often shown through stock images. Sometimes it is a brilliant sunset reflecting off of red rock formations in a desert landscape peppered with cacti. Other times, it is the blinking lights bouncing off sequined dresses in Las Vegas. And, of course, there are always the palm trees and sunglasses-wearing celebrities … Continued
When you think of educational architecture, the first things that come to mind might be neatly lined rows of desks, colorful wall decorations and the traditional, metallic lockers in the hallways. But schools have modernized their designs. Chalkboards became whiteboards, then SMART boards, spiral-ring notebooks gave way to tablets and computers, and the windowless, concrete … Continued
Architects who work for national brand retailers have the challenging job of designing beautiful buildings that also fit into brand guidelines. They have to focus heavily on creating a storefront that is immediately recognizable by consumers. One of the best ways to brand the exterior of a building is with building materials. The materials can … Continued