Atlanta

A dramatic volumetric exploration, The Interlock Lobby is the public-facing circulation hub strategically placed at this large, mixed-use development’s ground plane. The two-story space is located at the crossroads of a hotel and multiple retail and office tenants. The Lobby was envisioned as a monolithic charred wood block, with spaces carved into it revealing an underlying layer of rich, warm wood.  These spaces signify either circulation routes or social interaction areas.  Branching out further are thin concrete bridges connecting people to and from other areas, which makes this lobby the very heart of the development.    Located on Atlanta's ever-changing Westside, The Interlock is a large mixed-use developm... More

Morningside’s brief was direct - create a private, resort-like forever home for a professional couple. Two simple forms sit effortlessly atop a concrete foundation on a steep and narrow site. These forms belie an open interior that contains ample amounts of public entertaining and intimate private space, centered around a private pool deck. Structure plays a key role, as the home expresses how it was built, and materials were chosen for durability and tactility. We focused on simple and deliberate solutions, and the result is a home that provides tranquility and respite from life in the city. More

Lunch & learn “We came into contact with Corgan, the contractor behind the project via the American Institute of Architects (AIA) ‘lunch & learn’ sessions. The company was aware of Atlanta Airport’s plans and brought us together,” says a Renson spokesperson. “The people at Atlanta Airport told us that they wanted to create an outdoor lounge with a bar, where people can go between two flights to escape from the hustle and bustle and stress. Atlanta Airport also suggested the idea of organising outdoor yoga classes in the summer.   From busy airport to tranquil oasis Because they needed to use the outdoor lounge all year round, it was important that visitors were protected from the weather... More

A celebrity chef opens up an old home to light and air.   In Atlanta’s upscale Buckhead neighborhood, a celebrity chef known for his Southern-style cooking has taken a 1968 home and rebuilt it in a decidedly Midcentury Modern, California-style fashion.   Kevin Gillespie, a former Top Chef contestant, cookbook author, and current owner of the highly regarded Gunshow restaurant in Atlanta, and his wife, Valerie Combs, gutted the original home (keeping only the original shell and the fireplace) and remade it with a contemporary open floor plan featuring huge expanses of glass, perfect for letting in tons of natural light and setting the stage for indoor-outdoor living possibilities.  “I’m a littl... More

In the heart of the Georgia State University campus in downtown Atlanta, Ga. lies the new College of Law building, opened in September 2015. While students and faculty passing by might not recognize the structure’s ingenuity, those who enter find the design represents more than meets the eye and incorporates robust features to meet the needs of 21st century education.Founded in the 1980s, the prestigious Georgia State School of Law was in need of a new facility that would meet the demands of modern schooling and standards of sustainability. For architect, John Elvin, it was vital that the vision not only be durable for college activity, but also inventive and meaningful to the local area.“The design team envisioned clasped ha... More