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This is a magnificent building for so many reasons, including flood mitigation.

Check out this article featuring the folks at Work Program Architects discussing the recently completed Perry Glass Studio project. Designing for sea level rise and flooding creates unique structural design challenges and requires creative solutions, particularly at the building's foundation level. Speight, Marshall & Francis has extensive experience with these types of designs. Let us know how we can assist you in designing your building for sea level rise and floodproofing!

The intersection of art and culture in California is nowhere more evident than in its glorious murals. These murals not only bring color; they turn buildings into canvases.  These murals serve another function: increasing the sense of pride and ownership within the community for their living spaces. Buildings become something other than mere living spaces; they become liveable art. Artists like Favianna Rodriguez, whose work often addresses social justice issues, have played a massive role in bringing cultural pride and community spirit to the people of Oakland. Art fosters community building and cultural amalgamation. While minimalism in color and design ensures timelessness, it does not elevate people's sense of belonging and pride in their lives. At Riaz Capital, our ethos is driven by a need to care for the people we cater to. Affordable housing does not need to be; it can be a canvas to showcase the art that is uniquely Californian. With Artthaus Studios at the helm, we created the Riaz Capital Art program. Through this venture, we invite select artists to our buildings as their canvases. With the help of Artthaus Studios' colorful flair, we have transformed living spaces from grim accommodations to art. See more of our Riaz Capital Art Program at https://lnkd.in/gfMRUGXA

What a great project and outcome. Signs matter.

🔄 Witness the metamorphosis of structures with Provive: from foundational upgrades to aesthetic revamps, altering spaces and mindsets. #SaveOnMaintenance #PropertyRevitalization #AssetRevitalizationSolutions #QualityRevitalization

Check out some prospective from our very own Stephanie Onwenu, ASLA highlighted in LAF!

In this episode, Chelsea Greemore shares what it's like to be an architectural generalist, her unique perspective, how European city plazas influence her designs, designing healing spaces for athletes and much more. https://hubs.li/Q02K3ryW0

The Pulse of the Streets: Street Art and Urban Culture Street art has become a vibrant expression of urban culture, reflecting the identities and stories of communities around the globe. From murals to graffiti, these art forms break the silence of neglected spaces, turning dull walls into canvases that inspire dialogue and engagement. Each piece tells a story, capturing the essence of local life and culture, while also celebrating the diversity that shapes our cities. Beyond aesthetics, street art serves as a powerful catalyst for social change. Artists often tackle pressing issues like inequality, racism, and climate change, using their work to provoke thought and inspire action. By highlighting social injustices, they empower communities to reclaim their narratives and spark meaningful conversations that resonate far beyond their urban landscapes. In essence, street art is not just a visual feast; it's a movement that strengthens community bonds and encourages collective action. Let’s embrace this dynamic form of expression and celebrate the voices that shape our urban identities! #StreetArt #UrbanCulture #CommunityIdentity #SocialChange #Graffiti #Murals #ArtForChange #UrbanExpression #CulturalDiversity #ArtInPublicSpaces #art #artwork #gallery #artgallery #ArtisticExpression #ArtInspiration #CreativeJourney #ArtisticMinds #ArtLovers #ArtCommunity #ArtisticPassion #ArtisticExpression #ArtisticSoul #ArtisticVibes #ArtisticExploration #ArtisticInspiration #ArtisticCreation #ArtWorld #ArtisticCommunity #ArtisticJourney

The Slow Death of Neon: Manhattan's iconic neon landscape is facing extinction as property owners increasingly replace historic neon signs with LED alternatives. From Times Square's dwindling glassworks to the recent losses at Smith's Bar and Subway Inn, the trend has accelerated across both small businesses and major landmarks, Curbed reports. Rockefeller Center's proposal to replace its 1935 neon signage with LEDs marks a significant moment in this shift, highlighting tensions between energy efficiency and preserving the city's luminous cultural heritage. Of approximately 75,000 outdoor neon signs permitted between 1923-1956, only about 130 remain. Read more of this story at Slashdot.

Nir Mualam an I are delighted to announce the release of our new book “Murals and the City - A Comparative Study of Mural and Street Art Practices, Policies and Regulations,” now available from Routledge Press. The book provides a cross-urban account on murals, street art, and public art in cities around the globe. It examines the rules, policies, and regulations that govern the management of murals and street art in various cities and contexts. Murals and street art act as vibrant platforms for communities and individuals who embody diverse and often conflicting identities, carrying the potential to provoke disruption and tension. The book explores the difficulties posed by these issues to cities and their governing bodies, along with the strategies and measures developed to tackle them. The current global landscape of mural policies is analysed through a comparative lens across various cities, focusing on how written regulations, informal practices, and institutional frameworks influence urban spaces, walls, and surfaces. An important contribution to this growing field, the book will appeal to students, practitioners, and scholars with an interest in public art, municipal governance, public space management, cultural policy and urban design. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who contributed to the creation of this book. The book is set to begin distribution on November 19th, on the Routledge website, where you can also preview the book: https://lnkd.in/diEUFW8K You can use the promo code - AFLY04 to get a 20% discount (until March 31, 2025). We look forward to being in conversation with many of you about this book.