Grappling with the Social Impact of Design
A recent Metropolis Think Tank panel, hosted at Perkins+Will's Atlanta office, fleshed out how architects might take better account of a project’s stakeholders, especially those who aren’t paying for it.
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Changing a Company's Status Quo Through Workplace Design
At a recent Metropolis Think Tank talk hosted by the Atlanta office of Gensler, architects and experts discussed how sensitive disruption can increase productivity.
Urban Planning Lessons from the D.C. Region
Developments in Crystal City, Virginia and the Potomac waterfront were the focus of a Metropolis Think Tank discussion hosted at Perkin Eastman's D.C. office.
Why Architects Are Putting Data in the Driver’s Seat
The term “big data” often sounds scarier than it is, but the reality is that data can inform design thinking, as a recent Think Tank panel discussion at EYP’s Washington, D.C. office affirmed.
With Healthcare Architecture, Building Full-Scale Mockups Spurs Fresh Approaches to Design
A Metropolis Think Tank panel, held at Payette in Boston, highlighted how building bigger prototypes and mockups can make all the difference.
As Universities Become More Urban, Campus Planning Is Evolving
At a Think Tank discussion held at SmithGroup in Boston, Metropolis's Susan S. Szenasy led a discussion on new town/gown dynamics.
Lessons on Participatory Design from San Francisco
At the San Francisco offices of Perkins Eastman, designers and policy wonks discussed their experiences with participatory design in a panel led by Metropolis's Susan Szenasy.
Tackling Affordable Housing and Transit in the Bay Area
In January, a panel discussion hosted at the San Francisco office of Perkins+Will addressed the Bay Area's region-wide cautionary tale.
How Architects Are Helping Communities in Puerto Rico Rebuild
Panelists at this Metropolis Think Tank event at Perkins+Will's D.C. office stressed the importance of remembering that there’s no one-size-fits-all fix.
Innovation in Education Isn't Just Technological—It's Architectural Too
New types of classrooms—especially ones designed to be dynamic and fluid—are supporting new forms of pedagogy.
Life After the Death of the Office: Avoiding Ubiquitous Workplace Design in a Tired Market
Thanks to cloud computing and Skype, there’s less need for a physical office, but the urge to transmit corporate culture and values persist.
A Peek Inside How Architects Are Designing the New LaGuardia Aiport and Moynihan Station
The two projects, which are helmed by HOK and SOM, respectively, aim to become enduring civic spaces.
How Coworking Can Help Architects Reassert The Importance of Design
While tech-driven workplaces present new opportunities, if architects fail to show how design shapes workers' performance, then architecture could easily loose its relevance.
Architects on How the Profession Can Design Inclusive Healthcare Facilities
Metropolis's latest Think Tank event, held at the Boston offices of HDR, addressed how architecture and design professionals can design for humanity.
Landscape May Be Architects' Best Tool for Tackling Inequality
This past July, Ross Barney Architects hosted a Think Tank discussion on inequality that included representatives from the Metropolitan Planning Council and Related Midwest, as well as moderator Susan S. Szenasy.
Experience Design Is Essential for Cities to Thrive in the 21st Century
Metropolis’s director of design innovation, Susan Szenasy, led a panel at the Gensler-designed 500 West 2nd Street tower examining how certain experiences (both physical and digital) now drive urban design.
In the Wake of Inclusionary Housing, What Needs to Happen Next in Portland
In the Portland offices of TVA Architects, Metropolis’s director of design innovation Susan S. Szenasy led a lively discussion on healthy solutions to affordable housing.
SOM Thinks Autonomous Vehicles Could Rapidly Change How Cities Grow and Develop
Existing streets could host new high-tech transportation services, though ensuring those new transit systems bring equitable growth is a challenge.
How Austin's Growth Can Be Sustainable and Equitable
Lake|Flato hosted a Metropolis Magazine Think Tank discussion on the risks and benefits the expanding city faces.
Collaboration Among Architects, Developers, and Tech Experts Is the Key to Urban Placemaking
A panel with Susan S. Szenasy, Skylab Architecture, 2.ink Studio, and others, delved into how we can create a truly vibrant public realm.
