I thought I might fill you in on a few projects and tidbits I’ve heard about recently . . .
Pic by Lara Swimmer
SRG Partnership‘s Museum of Flight bridge was featured in this month’s
Architectural Record. The piece,
“Not so pedestrian footbridges,” features projects that go beyond their role as connectors and elevate a project. Other featured footbridges are
in Zaragoza, Spain and
across Ireland’s River Shannon. Read a
story I wrote on the SRG Bridge to find out more about the designers inspiration: aircraft contrails.
Rendering by ZGF
Zimmer Gunsul Frasca found out it would be designing the second phase of a massive biorenewables complex in Iowa. The firm already designed Phase I, which is now under construction at the University of Iowa. The $54 million Phase II will complete the four-building complex, aimed at
showcasing the state’s commitment to cutting-edge energy research in the heart of farming country.
Rendering by Callison
Callison also got big news recently: It will be master planning the biggest mixed-use project in Jordan’s history. The $10 billion, 60-million-square-foot waterfront project in Aqaba, Jordan includes high-rise residential towers, business and financial districts, retail and entertainment spaces and several hotels and resorts. Look for more on that project in an upcoming DJC.
Meanwhile, an NBBJ-designed hotel has opened in Tajikistan. The Hyatt Regency Dushanbe has 221 rooms, a beauty salon, a juicebar and 14 meeting rooms. It has views of a lake and the presidential palace , and in-room iPod docking stations. The hotel was designed by NBBJ’s Columbus, Ohio office. Check out the press release.
