How to Bring Density to the Pacific Northwest’s Booming Cities
At Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, architects, planners, and developers looked into strategies to ensure a sustainable and equitable future for Seattle and its surrounding areas.
Think Tank
Designing for the Senses: New Perspectives in Hospitality
The art of balancing guests' different desires took center stage at the Seattle offices of Olson Kundig, where Metropolis editor-in-chief Avinash Rajagopal moderated a discussion with architects and experts.
For Designers, Sustainability Science Goes Deeper Than Ever
At a recent Think Tank event, architects and interior designers at NBBJ’s Seattle office discussed the challenges of sustainable specification and procurement with manufacturers.
On Chicago's South Side, a Bold Mixed-Use Healthcare Project Aims to Be a Community Anchor and Public Health Salve
The proposed design of the Focal Point Community Campus for the southwest side of Chicago puts health care at the center of a holistic approach to…
Designing with Empathy: What Inclusive Design Means for Education and Workplace Architecture
At a Chicago Think Tank held at Cannon Design, architects and experts explored power asymmetries, racial dynamics, mental health considerations, and other challenges often neglected by designers.
The Deep Value of Community Engagement in Urban Planning
At a recent Metropolis Think Tank in Chicago, architects and developers explored the immense benefits of crossing social and cultural boundaries when planning new neighborhoods.
Leveraging Data to Help Plan Better Cities
A recent Metropolis Think Tank panel with planning experts, city officials, and architects from KPF delved into data how data is shaping today's urban planning.
Designing the Modern Transit Hub
At a Metropolis Think Tank panel held at Grimshaw's New York office, a panel of architects and planners discussed the past, present, and future of transit hub design.
The Opportunities and Blind Spots of Data in Workplace Design
At a Metropolis Think Tank discussion hosted one of AECOM’s New York offices, a team of experts delved into the high-tech cutting edge of workplace design.
Scaling Up Performance: Integrating Resilient Thinking Across Campuses, Districts, and Cities
At a Think Tank panel discussion held at SmithGroup’s L.A. office, experts describes the challenges and rewards of integrating resiliency into projects.
Harnessing Company Culture and Wellness for Workplace Design
A Think Tank talk, hosted at HOK’s Los Angeles office, challenged the assumptions behind common workplace paradigms, like plunking a café or gym in an office.
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.
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.
